Commemorative Speech 2
Commemorative Speech
Your purpose in this speech is to inspire your audience to a sense of admiration for a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.
Specific Requirements:
Speak 3 - 5 minutes.
Speak from a manuscript. (Print two copies of your manuscript. On the first, highlight the areas where you use imagery and rhythm during the speech. Hand this copy to me BEFORE you speak. Use the second copy as you speak. You may add delivery notes to your copy if you like. Both copies must be turned in the day you speak.
Be sure to use language effectively and avoid clichés.
Be sure your speech is well organized so the audience can follow your main points.
No
Somewhat
Mostly
Yes
Preparation
Includes both manuscripts, with one correctly identifying and labeling imagery and rhythm
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Uses effective imagery
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1
2
3
Uses effective rhythm
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1
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3
Meets purpose to inspire – not just to inform
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1
2
3
Organization
Introduction engages the audience, reveals topic, previews main ideas, etc.
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2
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4
Body contains identifiable main points
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2
3
4
Conclusion brings closure to the speech
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3
4
Meets length requirements.
0
1 (w/i 60)
2 (w/i 30)
3
Delivery
Makes effective eye contact
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2
3
4
Uses appropriate rate and volume.
0
2
3
4
Shows awareness of gestures; gestures do not distract from the speaker’s message.
0
2
3
4
Uses vocal variety: tone, emphasis, and pauses.
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2
3
4
Avoids vocalized pauses.
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2
3
4
Speaker seemed poised and confident
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Points Earned: ___________
Comments (if applicable):
Your purpose in this speech is to inspire your audience to a sense of admiration for a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.
Specific Requirements:
Speak 3 - 5 minutes.
Speak from a manuscript. (Print two copies of your manuscript. On the first, highlight the areas where you use imagery and rhythm during the speech. Hand this copy to me BEFORE you speak. Use the second copy as you speak. You may add delivery notes to your copy if you like. Both copies must be turned in the day you speak.
Be sure to use language effectively and avoid clichés.
Be sure your speech is well organized so the audience can follow your main points.
No
Somewhat
Mostly
Yes
Preparation
Includes both manuscripts, with one correctly identifying and labeling imagery and rhythm
0
1
2
3
Uses effective imagery
0
1
2
3
Uses effective rhythm
0
1
2
3
Meets purpose to inspire – not just to inform
0
1
2
3
Organization
Introduction engages the audience, reveals topic, previews main ideas, etc.
0
2
3
4
Body contains identifiable main points
0
2
3
4
Conclusion brings closure to the speech
0
2
3
4
Meets length requirements.
0
1 (w/i 60)
2 (w/i 30)
3
Delivery
Makes effective eye contact
0
2
3
4
Uses appropriate rate and volume.
0
2
3
4
Shows awareness of gestures; gestures do not distract from the speaker’s message.
0
2
3
4
Uses vocal variety: tone, emphasis, and pauses.
0
2
3
4
Avoids vocalized pauses.
0
2
3
4
Speaker seemed poised and confident
0
1
2
3
Points Earned: ___________
Comments (if applicable):