Name ______________________
Date ______________________
Life as an Object Speech
For this assignment, you are to choose a commonplace object (wheelbarrow, door handle, pencil, shoe, etc.) and give a
1-2 minute speech from the viewpoint of the object. What frustrates this object? What is good about life? What thrills
it? Bring this object to life for us, your audience!
You must also have a visual for your speech…either bring the object in or bring in a picture or a drawing of it.
On a separate piece of paper, plan your speech in whatever format you want to. You just have to have evidence that you
planned it ahead of time.
You need to have a CLEAR beginning, middle and end for your speech.
Which object did you choose for your speech? ____________________________________________
RUBRIC FOR LIFE AS AN OBJECT SPEECH
Evidence of planning (attached to this page):
______ (10 points)
Visual present (object, picture, drawing):
______ (10 points)
Delivery of Speech
-Relaxed, comfortable, confident, poised
-Speaks loudly, clearly, and with precise pronunciation
-Eye contact with the audience
-Speaks with passion and vocal energy
-Uses notes only as a reference. Does not read speech
______ (50 points)
Language Conventions
-Appropriate grammar and vocabulary
______(5 points)
Organization
-Organizes information coherently and stays on the topic
______ (5 points)
Length of Presentation
-Between 1-2 minutes
-Actual time: _______________
______ (10 points)
Self-Evaluation Completed
-Student thoroughly answered questions
______ (10 points)
FINAL GRADE: _________
Due Date:
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