Thursday, October 4, 2012

Informative Current Event Speech


Here are the parameters of the speech:

Speaking Time: 5-7 Minutes
Source Requirement: 3 Sources
Citation Style: APA

In this speech, students are asked to outline the background, major controversies, and other relevant information about their current event topic. Students should feel free to use the formula from the extemp speeches, or if they would like, they can invent their own. Students will be required to produce two outlines. The first outline is the preparation outline. Remember, this outline should have full sentences, transition statements, and a work cited page. Please consult your lecture notes, the book, and this blog, for extra guidance in constructing the preparation outline. THIS OUTLINE WILL BE DUE OCT, 18. The revision of the outline will be due on the first day of speeches, Oct 23. The second outline is the speaking outline. This document serves to prompt the speaker's memory and helps he or she through the speech. It should not have any full sentences. The only exception to this rule is if you are citing a piece of evidence. The speaking outline will be turned in after you speak.


Preperation Outline refersher

Below is a blank preparation outline that you can use to generate your own ideas. Remember, this should be complete sentences.


INTRODUCTION
Attention Getter: (Put your opening sentences here.)
Thesis: (Your topic sentence)
Credibility Statement:
Preview statement: (Finish your introduction with a sentence suggesting the number,
content and strategic ordering of your main points. Be concise but detailed; don’t be too
subtle.)

(transition: use a transition into your first main point; don’t let it substitute for actually
stating your main point.)

BODY

I) First main point

A)

1)

2)

B)


1)

2)

(transition: …...)


II) Second main point

A)

1)

2)

B)


1)

2)


(transition: …...)

III) Third main point

A)

1)

2)

B)


1)

2)


(Signal Conclusion: …...)


CONCLUSION
Signal the end: (always indicate you are moving into your conclusion)

Review main points: (restate your main points clearly)

Ending “kicker”: (finish strong, use a quote or refer back to start; etc.)

Work Cited

Informative Speaking Rubric

Informative Speech Evaluation Sheet

Speaker: _________________________________________ Section #:______________

Introduction
Gained attention and interest (0-3) ____                                                                         ____ / 15
Established credibility (0-3) ____
Introduced topic clearly (0-3) ____
Previewed body of speech (0-4) ____
Transition to body (0-2) ____

Body
Adheres to assignment directions (0-2) ____                                                                  ___ / 27
Topic appropriate and sufficiently narrowed (0-2) ____                                                              
Clear organizational pattern (0-3) ____
Main points clear (0-4) ____
Main points well supported (0-4) ____
Quality of supporting materials (0-4) ____
Cite sources properly (0-3) ____
Provided at least 3 sources (0-3) ____
Transitions (0-2) ____

Conclusion
Signaled ending (0-2) ____                                                                                            ____ / 12
Summary of main points (0-4) ____
Restated central idea (0-3) ____
Clincher (0-3) ____

Physical Delivery
Posture (no swaying, moving back and forth, etc.) (0-3) ____                                           ____ / 11
Eye contact (0-3) ____
Appearance (0-2) ____
Appropriate gestures (0-3) ____

Vocal Delivery                                                                                                               ____ / 10
Volume (0-2) ____
Controlled vocalized pauses (0-3) ____
Language (appropriate, interesting, etc.) (0-2) ____
Pace/Fluency (0-2) ____

Outline
Full sentence outline typed and organized in designated format (0-5) ____                                    ____ / 20
Speaking outline typed and adheres to extemporaneous style (0-5) ____
Specific purpose and central idea clearly stated (0-2) ____
Works cited in proper format (0-5) ____
Attributed sources within outline properly (0-3) ____

Time:
Speaker spoke for at least 5 minutes but no longer than 7 minutes                                                ____ / 5
                                   
Time: __________________               Total Grade: _________ / 100