SP 111: Public Speaking Fall 2010

TESTIMONIAL SPEECH ASSIGNMENT

Speech Type: Manuscript (meaning you may read the speech)Duration: 3-5 minutesGeneral Purpose: To informSpecific Purpose: To tell a story about a specific moment in time that will help your audience relate to you by identifying with your experience.Point Value: 80 points (10 points will be deducted if the speech exceeds or falls below the time allotted by more than 15 seconds).

STEP ONE: Choose a Theme

1. Call of the Wild: Tale of an extreme adventure.2. Now or Never: Failure is not an option.3. Circle of Life: Every ending is a new beginning.4. Live & Learn: Experiments gone awry.5. Nuclear Meltdown: Relationship woes.6. Tales of the Crypt: Moments that gave you

great fear.7. Did I Do That?: Embarrassing moments

ensuing in hilarity.

STEP TWO: Brainstorm Topics

Think of various life experiences that fit within this theme. Don’t limit yourself—write down all your ideas! You can always cross them out or erase them, but give yourself a healthy list of options.

STEP THREE: Create an Outline

Recall your story and outline your speech. Use a working outline but make sure to address the following components of the outline:

I. IntroductionA. Gain AttentionB. Relate to AudienceC. Thesis Statement

II. BodyA. Relay the Events of the StoryB. Explain What the Story Says About YouC. Relate the Story to Your Audience

III. ConclusionA. Transition to ConclusionB. SummarizeC. Memorable Ending

STEP FOUR: Draft the Speech

Write your speech using the outline as a guide. Rehearse your speech and make sure it flows and is easy to understand. Use vocal variety and eliminate any redundancies within your speech. Make sure it’s within the specified time requirements!

Due on Speech Day:

_____ (1) copy of your outline._____ (2) copies of your manuscript (1 for you; 1 for grading).

TESTIMONIAL SPEECH EVALUATION

Name: ____________________Theme: ____________________Topic: ___________________________________

Introduction :

Gained attention

Identified/related to audience

Thesis statement

Body:

Clear main points

Clear support for main points

Uses transitions & flows

Connects with audience

Conclusion:

Transition

Summary

Memorable Ending

Delivery :

Gestures/movement/eye contact

Vocal variety

Seems well-rehearsed

Assignment Goals :

Speech matches theme

Provides insight into speaker

Relates to audience

SUBTOTAL

- Over/Under Length Penalty

TOTAL

GRADE

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

5 4 3 2 1

5 4 3 2 1

5 4 3 2 1

5 4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

__________

__________

__________ / 80

__________

Comments:

TESTIMONIAL SPEECH EVALUATION

Name: ____________________Theme: ____________________Topic: ___________________________________

Introduction :

Gained attention

Identified/related to audience

Thesis statement

Body:

Clear main points

Clear support for main points

Uses transitions & flows

Connects with audience

Conclusion:

Transition

Summary

Memorable Ending

Delivery :

Gestures/movement/eye contact

Vocal variety

Seems well-rehearsed

Assignment Goals :

Speech matches theme

Provides insight into speaker

Relates to audience

SUBTOTAL

- Over/Under Length Penalty

TOTAL

GRADE

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

5 4 3 2 1

5 4 3 2 1

5 4 3 2 1

5 4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

4 3 2 1

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

__________

__________

__________ / 80

__________

Comments: