Special Occasion Speech
Special Occasion Speech (Tribute Presentation): A special occasion speech designed to introduce the audience to a person worthy of examination by a large audience whose primary social significance is post-1970. You may use PowerPoint, the Elmo system or other suitable media for your visual/ presentational aids (though you may supplement your speech with additional aids); visual aids are purely optional for this speech. The length of the speech will be 6-7 minutes. The content of the speech is to be decided by you. You should select an individual who you feel is worthy of informing others about. Please note that this should be primarily about their social significance and not just a biographical sketch. It should also have some legitimate and demonstrable impact on your audience for the speech. You should use a public figure; please, don’t argue how your dad could beat up their dad. You will be expected to have a balanced and comprehensive methodology; ALL information taken from a specific source should be properly attributed.
My topic will be Barack Obama please read rubric and requires 3 scholarly citations.
SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH (TRIBUTE) CRITIQUE – SPCH1315
Speaker’s Name: _______________________ Day/Time: ______________________
Speech Topic: _______________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
� Used appropriate attention getting device.
� Clear and concise statement of thesis.
� Clear preview of points.
/15
CONTENT / ORGANIZATION
� Had connecting transitions between points.
� Had 3-5 clear main points.
� Followed a logical organizational pattern.
� Topic was emotionally/intellectually engaging.
� Demonstrated why the person was worthy of
tribute.
/30
SOURCES
� Cited a minimum of 3 sources.
� Correctly cited the complete source.
� Sources used were credible.
/10
PRESENTATIONAL AIDS
� Visuals were legible (font size/color/etc.).
� Free of typographical and technical errors.
� Did not violate the seven-item rule.
� Used revelation when applicable.
� Met the minimum requirement for number and type.
� Used visuals appropriately.
/15
DELIVERY
� Purposeful and appropriate nonverbals.
� Does not rely on manuscript.
� Maintains appropriate eye contact.
� Speech is free of hesitations / disfluencies.
� Appropriate attire.
/10
CONCLUSION
� Summarized the main points.
� Restated the thesis.
� Clinched the speech with memorable device.
/15
TIME LIMIT
� Met appropriate time requirements. _________ /5
OVERALL COMMENTS:
TOTAL SCORE: __________