Received: from [209.75.187.203] (HELO ) by MDCCLXXVI.com (Stalker SMTP Server 1.8b6) with SMTP id S.0000355372 for <6Tarchive@CyberSpaces.net>; Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:10:04 -0700 Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:10:01 -0700 Subject: 6Traits Digest #89 - 10/11/99 From: "SixTraitsMailring" <6Traits@> To: "SixTraitsMailring" <6Traits@> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable Sender: <6Traits@> Precedence: Bulk List-Software: LetterRip Pro 3.0.7b1 by Fog City Software, Inc. List-Subscribe: List-Digest: List-Unsubscribe: Message-Id: 6Traits Digest #89 - Monday, October 11, 1999 Speeches by "Barbara D. Martin" Speeches by "Barbara D. Martin" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Speeches From: "Barbara D. Martin" Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 17:58:48 -0700 Here is one I have from my files. It looks to be high school level? Barbara Student Public Speaking Guidelines A. Types of Speeches Information - hobby, special interest Persuasive - influences attitudes or feelings (could include: problem, = causes, possible solutions, action plan) Entertainment - humourous Multi-Purpose - example: informative speech with humour or persuasion *Be sure to check out this site: Virtual Presentation Assistant B. Tips for Choosing a Topic Choose a topic that interests you. Choose a topic that you would like to know more about. Choose a topic that you feel strongly about and which you may already be familiar with. Choose a topic that will capture the interest of the audience. Research your topic well. Do not choose a topic related to politics or religion. C. Sources of information: You are the best source of information. If you can tell about some = personal experience this will make your speech more interesting. Speak to someone who has some experience with your topic. Library - books, magazines, filmstrips, films, encyclopedia, etc. Computer - electronic encyclopedia, the internet, etc. Home - books, magazines, electronic encyclopedias, etc. T.V. or radio Phoning or writing for information from a good source. D. Steps in Speechmaking: Choose a topic. Write down some of the areas you want to tell about. Have a main purpose for your speech and stick to this. Be sure to give yourself lots of time for writing your speech. Research your topic well. Have your papers and materials with you in class every day. Use point form for your rough copy if you wish. Your speech should have an introduction, a body and a conclusion. Your opening should capture the interest of the audience. The body of your speech should identify the problem and its causes or = give specific information. The conclusion should summarize the main points and restate the main idea. Write your speech in sentence form if you did the rough copy in point form. Read your speech out loud to see if everything makes sense and then edit grammar and spelling. Your speech should be 3 to 5 minutes long. File cards may be used as cue cards. Invite an adult to check your speech before you put it on cards. E. Tips For Practising Your Speech: Read the speech several times aloud without stopping. You could use a tape recorder to tape yourself and listen to try to improve your speech. Ask someone in your family to listen to you. You could say your speech in front of a mirror. Begin practising by using the cue cards; then, learn your speech so well that you don't really even need to use them except if you forget. F. Tips For Presenting Your Speech: Speak slowly, loudly and clearly. Try to be relaxed. Smile. Stand straight and still. Try to look at the audience. Use some ups and downs in your voice. Study your speech well. The better you know your speech the more = confidence you will have. G. Timelines: (Holy Redeemer: Current) Topic Finalized By: March 22nd/99 Speech Written By: March 29th/99 My Date to Deliver My Speech: April 6th-9th/99 (Class Competition) School Finals: April 14th/99 Student Self-Evaluation Marking Scheme: Audibility / Quality /5 Did I speak clearly? Could the audience hear my voice? Audience Contact /5 Did I know my speech well? Did I make eye contact with the audience? Introduction / /5 Did I have a catchy introduction? Conclusion Did I summarize my reasons for choosing the topic? Originality / /5 Was my topic original? Did I include personal creativity, reflection? Questions /5 Did I handle questions well? Did I answer in complete sentences? Student Comment: Student Signature: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Speeches From: "Barbara D. Martin" Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 18:01:04 -0700 Here is a form I made for my 4th graders. It's not a rubric, but at least it gives them an idea of what to shoot for. Barbara The ____________ speech by _________________________ The grade you earned ______ Would you like to do better? Work on the things with an X, and you can--you will! You need to improve in the following areas: Make your speech longer _____ Stay on the assigned subject _____ Bring required materials _____ Material in your speech needs to be more: interesting _____ organized _____ informative _____ condensed _____ detailed, with good examples given _____ Your voice during your speech needs to be: louder _____ faster _____ slower _____ clearer _____ without so many pauses _____ more varied, with better expression _____ You also need to: stand straighter _____ use more hand gestures _____ look at everyone _____ spend more time practicing your speech _____ have an introduction and/or conclusion _____ listen to others while they are speaking _____ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- End of 6Traits Digest -- To unsubscribe, send any message at all to: 6Traits-off@. Archive of past digests is at: