Grading Sheet Speech
Journal Speech
Name_______________________________ Topic ______________________________
excellent
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5
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Introduction (5)
Gained attention of audience , included listener
relevance link and preview points.
Outline (5)
Typed & in correct outline format
Language (5)
Creative & culturally sensitive
Delivery (15)
Adequate eye-contact & vocally expressive
Used purposeful gestures and movement
Met Time Requirements
Journal Speech Checklist
__ copy of grading sheet
__ copy of outline for professor
__ 2 3x5 notes cards to speak with
* no more than these 2 note cards are allowed
Total_____________/30
Journal Speech Assignment
Every week of the semester you will write an answer reflecting on an interpersonal journal
question. This assignment has you choose one of those weekly questions and present a 3-5
minute speech explaining your answer.
GUIDELINES FOR THE JOURNAL SPEECH:
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Prepare a three-part introduction which gains attention, presents the question to be
answered, and motivates the audience to listen.
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Clarify your main point with an analogy. An analogy is a comparison of something
more-well-known to your audience to something less-well-known. Provide a detailed
explanation of the essential similar characteristics between the two things being
compared.
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Discuss one website that is related to the question you are answering.
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Provide a conclusion which restates your position on the question in a memorable way
and provides a sense of closure.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF SPEECH:
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Your preparation outline must be typed and it must use complete sentences arranged in a
logical outline pattern.
On your selected speech date, you must turn in your preparation outline you must be
prepared to speak At the Beginning of Class.
You cannot use your outline but you can use 2 3x5 note cards.
You must have and a grading sheet.
The one-point speeches should be between three to five minutes long.
This assignment is worth 30 points.