Name: ____________________________________________________________ Time:______________
Assignment Sheet
Oratory or Declamation
During this speech you will deliver a non-original speech. These speeches may be historical, adapted from magazine articles, commencement addresses, or any number of other adaptations of non-original material.
However, keep in mind that your DELIVERY should be absolutely 100% creative... YOUR OWN! Do not try to emulate (copy) the original speaker; own it.
Expectations
Time: 3:15 – 4:15
Guidelines
1.
Select an appropriate speech a.
Style: A great speech must be masterfully constructed. The best orators are masters of both the written and spoken word, and use words to create texts that are beautiful to both hear and read. b.
Substance: A speech may be flowery and charismatically presented, and yet lack any true substance at all. Great oratory must center on a worthy theme; it must appeal to and inspire the audience’s finest values and ideals. c.
Impact: Great oratory always seeks to persuade the audience of some fact or idea. The very best speeches change hearts and minds and seem as revelatory several decades or centuries removed as when they were first given. d.
Additional Requirements: must have been performed in public, no movie speeches, something/ANY speech that INTERESTS YOU!!!
2.
Cut speech to fit timeframe and write an introduction a.
Teaser (captures the audience’s attention, sets the tone, natural breaking point, 15-30 seconds in length) b.
Introduction (gives credit to the author, names the title, gives any necessary background information, 10-15 seconds in length, Typed) c.
Body (manuscript format, cut to fit the time frame, holds the integrity of the original piece)
3.
Present on assigned day & turn in the following: Rubric, Word-for-Word Speech, Speech
Analysis, Peer Critique
Timeline
Mon. 9/28
Tue. 9/29
Wed. 9/30
Thur. 10/1
Fri. 10/2
Mon. 10/5
Tue. 10/6
Wed. 10/7
Thur. 10/8
Fri. 10/9
Introduce “Oratory Assignment Sheet”
“Speech Selection Ideas”
HW: Bring in 2 different well-known speeches for Tuesday’s class
LLC Lab
Speech Decision DUE/“Cutting a Speech”
HW: Start cutting it down to fit the time frame and write original introduction
Guest Speaker
Delivery Practice
Work Day: LAB
HW: Final Draft of Cut Speech
Practice Day: Classroom
Group #1
Group #2
Group #3
Group #4

Name:
Time:
Quality of Speech Selection
The selected speech is of the highest rigor; includes style, substance, and impact
Effectiveness of Teaser
The teaser hooks and intrigues the audience; sets the tone appropriately; leads naturally into the introduction
Purposeful Introduction
The introduction is logically located between the teaser and body; includes author, title, and necessary background information; naturally delivered through memorization
Quality of Cut
The body holds the original message and integrity of the speech; logical and easily understood; manuscript format
Meaningful Movement (Optional)
Movement is natural and wellrehearsed; enhances the audience’s understanding and interest
Structure of Speech (40%)
Needs Improvement
-
Meets Requirements √-
√ √+
Exceeds Expectations +
Volume
Rate
Pitch
Vocal Emphasis / Inflection
Articulation and Pronunciation
Eye Contact
Posture
Gestures
Facial Expressions
Deductions: (up to-5%)
Time Requirement 3:15-4:15
Late or Missing Work
Unprofessional Attire
Excessive Filler Words
Not Pausing before Starting
Distractions
Delivery of Speech (60 %)
Vocal
Body Language
_____ / 50 Points Total