Unit 3: Informative Speeches
Complete the Discussion Board
Complete the Speech Critique
Complete the Create a Speech
Present 2 minute Speech in an Elluminate Session
Evaluate Opposing Speeches
Unit 3: Content
Read ALL the Course Content before completing any
assignments
Re-read ALL the Course Content
Read the Discussion Board
READ everything for the unit first!
Discussion Board
What makes an informative speech great?
Respond with 3-5 sentences and also react in 2-3
sentences
to 2 of your classmates’ entries.
Reading and Evaluating
Reading on structure and content of informative
speeches.
http://www.speech-topics-help.com/expository-speech-topics.html
Listen/watch 2 informative speeches. Critique the two
speeches. Submit the critique to the dropbox.
How-to Speech
Write a 2-minute How-to Speech.
Include all the requirements for a speech: an attention
–getter, thesis, body, conclusion.
For example, tell step by step how to make a perfect
peanut butter sandwich, give a perfect pedicure, carve a
pumpkin, or how to change the oil in a car.
Write out the speech with care.
Deliver it with a timer to make sure it is 2 minutes
long (no longer than 2:30 seconds).
Submit the written version in the dropbox.
The outline must be submitted to the dropbox in advance
of the speech being presented in an Elluminate Session.
Summarizing Activity
Listen/view two speeches on opposite sides of an issue.
Speeches must be at least five minutes long. They may be
live, video or audio-taped, or on TV. consider attending
a political forum and evaluating two opposing cadidates.
Watch Hardball, CNN Crossfire, Meet the Press, or any
show that has two persons with opposing viewpoints
debating each other. You could also watch congress in
session on C Span.
Evaluate each using critique form.
Submit to dropbox an evaluation of each speech and a
critique of which you liked better and why. Student will
evaluate content, organization, and style of delivery.
Unit 3: Graded Items
Speech Critique--Dropbox
Written Speech--Dropbox
Discussion Boards
Evaluate Speeches from Opposing ViewPoints--Dropbox
Elluminate Session—Present 2 min. Speech
(Elluminate Time TBA)
Speeches from the Announcements
Please take the time to listen to the speeches presented
in the announcements.
This is background material.
The Speeches are also great examples.
Students’ tend to use these speeches to complete
assignments
Unit 3: Checklist of Graded Items
Dropbox Items (3)
Discussion Board (1)
Outline Speech(1)
Elluminate Presentation (1)
Unit 4: Content
Read ALL the Course Content before completing any
assignments
Re-read ALL the Course Content
Read the Discussion Board
READ everything for the unit first!
Unit 4: Content
Complete the Introductions
Complete the Persuasive Speech
Complete the Discussion Boards
Complete Quiz
Attend Elluminate Session for assistance with Research
Unit 4: Graded Items
Introductions--Dropbox
Persuasive--Dropbox
Discussion Board
Elluminate Session for Research Assistance
(Elluminate Time TBA)
Quiz
Discussion Board
Which speaker last week got his/her speech off to a more
powerful start?
Why?
Respond in 3-5 sentences.
React to comments of two of your classmates.
Readings on Speech
Reading on speech organization and introductions
Study techniques of persuasion--readings/ terms (ie:
bandwagon)
Use
www.speech-topics-help.com/argumentative-speech-topics.html
Activity: Research
Use Opposing Viewpoints.
Select one topic.
Read two articles on opposing sides of the issue.
Choose one side.
Write a thesis: the power sentence you would prove in a
speech.
Introduction Drill
Create an introduction to the same speech using 4
different beginnings.
All will write an introduction using a rhetorical
question, a startling fact, and a quotation.
For the fourth version, choose among anecdote, begin and
switch, etc.
Each version will lead to the same thesis statement.
Research to find the startling fact, an anecdote, a
thought provoking quotation, etc.
Opposing Viewpoints is one source students could use.
Persuasive Speech
Assign persuasive speech.
Students research two sources and create entries for
Works Cited.
Outline due in one week.
Speech delivered only after outline submitted and
approved.
Summarizing Activity
Quiz on Introductions and Research
Be sure to Review both the Introduction and Research
sections before taking the quiz.
Speeches from the Announcements
Please take the time to listen to the speeches presented
in the announcements.
This is background material.
The Speeches are also great examples.
Students’ tend to use these speeches to complete
assignments
Unit 4: Checklist of Graded Items
Introduction—Dropbox
Persuasive Speech--Dropbox
Discussion Boards
Write a Thesis Speech
Elluminate: Persuasive Speech
Unit 4 Quiz
TEST over Informative Speeches
Students should find at least 3 Informative Speeches.
In a multimedia project (Power Point, Podcast, Video, or
Elluminate) point out informative and persuasive
techniques utilized in the speeches.
Students should include the effectiveness of the
Persuasion techniques as well.
This Assessment is worth 100 Points and should be
completed by Friday.
If you plan to complete an Elluminate session, please
follow the link to the Elluminate link.
It will automatically be recorded, so it is not
necessary to set a specific time; however, do let me
know when you plan to record as I might be available (or
some of your peers) to give you an audience.
Submit your test response to either the dropbox or
elluminate. Make sure to email the teacher the time of
your elluminate session, if one is scheduled.
Unit 5: Creating a Persuasive
Speech
Read ALL the Course Content before completing any
assignments
Re-read ALL the Course Content
Read the Discussion Board
READ everything for the unit first!
Complete the Terms
Complete the 10 Persuasive Items
Complete the Evaluating a Reporter
Complete an Outline
Complete the Discussion Board
Elluminate Session
Discussion Board Question
What is an effective means of persuasion? Why?
List one that is different than your classmates’
answers.
Add at least one example of the means of persuasion you
listed.
React to the entries from 2 classmates.
Add another example of their type of persuasion if
possible.
Reading about Persuasive Techniques
Reading on techniques of persuasion.
Techniques of persuasion--readings/ terms (ie:
bandwagon)
Use
www.speech-topics-help.com/argumentative-speech-topics.html
Define terms and submit to dropbox.
Ways to Persuade
Read on techniques of
persuasion to learn the following ways to persuade:
Monroe's Motivated Sequence
evidence
bait and switch
bandwagon
card-stacking
glittering generalities
name-calling
plain folks
testimonial
transfer
Read at the following site :
http://changingminds.org
Refer to these sections to see definitions,
explanations, and examples: techniques and propaganda
Define each term and give an example, preferably one you
see/hear in the world around you. Submit it to the
dropbox.
Value of the assignment: 50 points
Media Persuasion
Listen to radio and/or TV and find 10 examples of
persuasion.
Have examples of at least 4 types of persuasion.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the persuasion.
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Submit to dropbox.
Listening project:
During the next three weeks, you will evaluate
actual speakers on the television, radio, and in live
speeches.
FIRST: Evaluate TV newscasters on delivery
Select 3 newscasters and evaluate EACH of them on 5
separate shows
SECOND: Evaluate 2 radio newscasters & evaluate EACH ONE
on 3 separate airings
THIRD: Find 2 live speakers speaking at least 5 min. or
more (minister, priest, rabbi, politician, city council
member, school board member, etc.)
Due in 3 weeks
Use evaluation form and submit a summary report
(format provided) Point value: 200 points
Submit to the Dropbox.
The Speech
Speech must have an introduction, a conclusion, and at
least 3 body paragraphs.
Evidence must be listed on the outline.
Speeches will be given over Elluminate.
Listening Project
During the next three weeks, you will evaluate actual
speakers on the television, radio, and in live speeches.
FIRST: Evaluate TV newscasters on delivery
Select 3 newscasters and evaluate EACH of them on 5
separate shows
SECOND: Evaluate 2 radio newscasters & evaluate EACH ONE
on 3 separate airings
THIRD: Find 2 live speakers speaking at least 5 min. or
more (minister, priest, rabbi, politician, city council
member, school board member, etc.)
Due in 3 weeks
Use evaluation form and submit a summary report
(format provided) Point value: 200 points
Persuasive Speech Outline
Persuasive Speech: Create
outline for a 3-5 minute persuasive speech.
Use the persuasive speech outline format which is more
specific.
Structure your thesis using the most powerful wording .
Use the strongest of the introductions you wrote last
week.
Acknowledge the opposition's viewpoint as your first
main point.
Use the following main points to disprove the
opposition. Include evidence.
Order the main points from weakest to strongest. Save
the best for the last!
Incorporate at least two forms of persuasion mentioned
in the readings. Identify each by type on the outline.
Add transitional words and phrases for smoothness.
Have a strong closing sentence.
Outline for the speech is due Friday. Revisions if
necessary are due by noon Tuesday, the day of delivery.
Evidence must be listed on the outline. A correct Works
Cited must accompany the outline.
Persuasive Speech Outline
Format
Specific Purpose: (To change the audience's mind about .
. .)
Thesis: (The sentence that expresses in powerful words
the point of view regarding your topic you will prove in
your speech.
INTRODUCTION
Attention Getter - (You need to grab the audience's
attention)
Thesis - (Worded clearly, powerfuly, and succinctly, the
sentence identifies your topic and your view.)
Audience Adaptation-(Tell us why you are qualified to
talk about this topic and why it is important.)
Preview-(Tell us what the main points will be. conclude
with a Transition to your first main point.)
BODY
1. Main Point (opposition claim) (cite source?)
(Transition)
2. Main Point (your first & weakest reason) (cite
source)
a. subordinate point (evidence) listed
b. subordinate points
(Transition)
3. Main Point (next stronger reason) (cite source)
a. subordinate point
b. subordinate point
(Transition)
4. Main Point (next stronger reason) (cite source)
a. Subordinate Point
b. Subordinate point
(Transition)
5. Main Point (strongest reason of proof) (cite source)
a. Subordinate point
b. Subordinate point
CONCLUSION
Signal (Transition, it tells us you are "winding up")
Summary (Review main points and how you won each)
Closing (Persuade us that you have been persuasive and
let us know that you are done.)
References Cited will be listed in MLA format on a Works
Cited which will be submitted on a separate page. Refer
to the directions provided.
WORKS CITED:
Reminders and Resources
In addition to your outline, you will be required to
submit a works cited page in proper MLA form. For a
proper MLA style works cited page, follow the guidelines
below:
GUIDELINES
Ø Center title Works Cited at the top of your page.
Ø Put entries in alphabetical order.
Ø If entry is more than 1 line, indent each line after
the first.
Ø Double space all lines.
Ø Do not number entries.
Ø Use proper MLA heading on page (last name and page
number).
Ø Go to www.mla.org/ ,
click on MLA Style, and then click on Documenting from
the World Wide Web for proper documentation format for
websites.
Ø Go to
http://www.bedfordbooks.com/hacker/resdoc/humanities/list.htm
for proper MLA citations for other sources.
Ø For a sample research paper and works cited page, go
to
http://www.bedfordbooks.com/hacker/pdf/mla.pdf
Ø For MLA formatting tips, go to
http://www.bedfordbooks.com/hacker/resdoc/humanities/manuscript.htm
SPEECH
EVALUATIONS
MY NAME______________________________
You will evaluate each of the speakers. Listen with
care and evaluate each student in each category. After
all the speeches have been presented, rank the speakers
in descending order, with #1 being the best speech. You
may add comments if you wish.
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(clear division of ideas;
main points & thesis clear;
appropriate topic choice;
clear introduction/conclusion. |
Development
(ideas fully supported ;
displays knowledge of
topic; sources cited if
required) |
Delivery
(Distinct speech, correct pace,
clear enunciation. ) We cannot
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or use of gestures. |
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Unit 5: Quiz
Quiz on Persuasion Techniques
Review the lessons on Persuasive Terms,
Media Usage, and Speeches
Unit 5: Graded Items
Persuasive Terms--Dropbox
10 Persuasive Techniques--Dropbox
Evaluation of a Reporter—Dropbox
Outline of the students’ Persuasive Outline--Dropbox
Discussion Board
Elluminate Session
(Elluminate Time TBA)
Speeches from the Announcements
Please take the time to listen to the speeches presented
in the announcements.
This is background material.
The Speeches are also great examples.
Students’ tend to use these speeches to complete
assignments
Unit 5: Checklist of Graded Items
Dropbox (3)
Discussion Board (1)
Outline Speech (1)
Elluminate
Are you
done?
Are you
sure?
Click
on the Checklist to double check!
Also,
check the gradebook and Dropbox for Comments from your
teachers!
These
can be invaluable!
You
never know when you may have an opportunity for a
revision for a higher grade and to learn from
imperfections!
Unit 6:
Creating an Effective Persuasive
Speech
Discussion Board
Effective Speech
Eleanor Roosevelt had a great fear of speaking in
public. However, when her husband was recuperating from
polio, it was necessary for her to take on some of his
speaking obligations. In her book You Learn by Living,
she says:
"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every
experience in which you really stop to look fear in the
face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through
this horror. I can take the next thing that comes
along.' . . .You must do the thing you think you cannot
do."
React thoughtfully in 3-5 sentences to the quotation.
Respond to at least 2 of your classmates' entries.
Evaluate Classmates' Speeches
How to evaluate classmates’ speeches
Use classmate evaluation form--discuss
Powerpoint to show use
Will use for each set of speeches
Require submission as grade as well as own speech grade
Deliver Your Persuasive Speech
Deliver your persuasive speech at
the Elluminate session Tuesday night, 7:00 PM. If your
outline needed revision, the revised version is due by
noon Tuesday or you will not be allowed to speak.
Make sure you practice the speech in its entirety at
least THREE times before delivery so it is fluent and
persuasive. Halting or hesitant delivery is NOT
persuasive and will not earn the grade you desire.
Review the grading rubric prior to delivering the speech
so you are aware of the teacher's expectations.
Students will evaluate all classmates' speeches using
the evauation form.
The evaluation form is due to the dropbox Friday.
Value of assignment: 100 points for speech; 100 points
for evaluation of classmates' speeches
GRADING RUBRIC FOR A PERSUASIVE
SPEECH
GRADING
CATEGORY |
EXCELLENT
(A=15) |
VERY GOOD
(B=12) |
SATISFACTORY
(C=11) |
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
(D=10) |
MISSING OR
UNACCEPTABLE
(F=9) |
TOTAL
SCORE |
Speech plan;
Focus on topic
and Topic
Development |
There is one clear,
well-focused topic.
Main idea
stands out & is supported
by detailed
information. |
Main idea is clear
but
the supporting
information sometimes
is not specific. One
or more points
may need more support. |
Main idea is
somewhat clear. More
supporting information
is needed. There
may be errors. |
Main idea is not
clear or is incorrect.
There is a random
collection of
information, a lack
of coherence or unity. |
No main idea is
present or it is
unclear. Little support
other than hearsay
information is provided. |
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| Organization |
Purpose clearly
stated
and fulfilled. Details
placed in a logical order
& their order keeps the
interest of audience. |
Purpose clearly
stated
and nearly fulfilled.
Details are in logical
order but their
presentation may be
less interesting to
listener. |
Purpose stated but
not fulfilled. Some
details are not in
logical or expected
order which distracts
the listener. |
Purpose unclear
and/or not fulfilled.
Many details are
not in logical or
expected order.
Audience is
confused or bored. |
No purpose is
stated. No purpose is
achieved. Few
details are presented
and may confuse
audience because
of lack of relevance. |
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| Introduction |
Introduction is
inviting,
states the main topic,
and previews the
structure of the speech.
It also captures
audience's attention. |
Introduction clearly
states the main topic
and previews the
structure of the
speech. It is not
particularly inviting or
does not capture. |
Introduction states
the main topic but
does not preview
the structure nor
capture or invite
the audience to
listen. |
There is no clear
introduction of the
main topic, no
preview of
structure. Audience
is not captured. |
No introduction.
No structure. No
attempt to capture
audience. |
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Accuracy
of facts |
All supportive facts
are
reported accurately.
Sources clearly cited. |
Supportive facts are
reported accurately.
Sources are cited;
some may not be
clear. |
Most supportive
facts reported
clearly. Some
attempt at citing
sources. |
Few fact reported
or they are
reported incorrectly. |
No facts reports
No sources used
or no attempt to
cite sources. |
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Sequencing/
Transitions |
Speech flows
smoothly. Excellent
use of transitions. |
Speech flows well.
Good use of
transitions. |
Speech choppy
at times. Some
use of transitions
but more needed. |
Speech awkward,
does not flow.
Few if any
transitions used. |
Speech choppy
or breaks down.
No transitions. |
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| Delivery |
Voice excellent with
correct volume,
speed, and
precise articulation.
Poised and enthusiastic
delivery. |
Voice very clear with
good volume, speed,
and clear articulation.
Poised delivery. |
Good voice. At
times delivery too
fast, volume too soft/
loud, or words not
clear. Some nerves
may show. |
Voice not clear. May
be too fast, too soft.
Speaker does not
display poise or
interest in topic. |
Poor voice quality.
Little poise or interest
in topic shown. |
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