Special Occasion Speech
Guidelines
The purpose of a special occasion speech is to INSPIRE. Special occasions include
weddings, grand openings, birthdays, retirements, anniversaries, and christenings. You will
be writing a graduation speech for the class of 2008. DUE ____________
Make sure to:
 Praise your class.
 Highlights accomplishments for class members.
 Call to mind good memories and fun times
 Try to mention as many people as possible including a particular class, classmates and or
teacher(s).
 To inspire and uplift the audience
Requirements
Time: 3-4 minutes
Anecdotes (little stories) are the essence of this type of speech.
Your audience wants to
hear stories about themselves, their classmates and even some teachers.
The tone of this speech is POSITIVE.
You will need to spend a considerable amount of time interviewing people to gather information.
It is advisable that you start with a list of prepared questions. Start talking to people and taking
notes now.
_____ 1. Outline
50 points KS
____ 2. Presentation
50 points KS
Introduction (thesis?) /Conclusion complete sentences.
Body sections: Main ideas, subtopics, lots of examples and
anecdotes.
Effective language:
(one of each clearly
labeled)
simile or metaphor
parallelism or anaphora
alliteration or assonance
repetition
Public speaking skills:
eye contact
voice control
gestures
expression/emotion
timing 3-4 minutes
Creativity: The framework in which you present this
information is up to you. Chronological is the easiest
method of organization, however you may choose a
thematic approach. BE CREATIVE!
Special Occasion Speech
Rubric
Outline
19 points
19 points
12 points
______ 50 points KS
Introduction/Conclusion complete sentences
(proper outline format)
Body sections: Main ideas, subtopics , lots of examples and
anecdotes.
Effective language:
(one of each clearly
labeled)
Presentation
simile or metaphor
parallelism or anaphora
alliteration or assonance
repetition
______ 50 points KS
Public speaking skills:
eye contact
voice control
gestures
expression/emotion
timing 3-4 minutes
Special Occasion Speech
Living Eulogy
Rubric
Outline
19 points
19 points
12 points
______ 50 points KS
Introduction/Conclusion complete sentences
(proper outline format)
Body sections: Main ideas, subtopics , lots of examples and
anecdotes.
Effective language:
(one of each clearly
labeled)
Presentation
simile or metaphor
parallelism or anaphora
alliteration or assonance
repetition
______ 50 points KS
Public speaking skills:
eye contact
voice control
gestures
expression/emotion
timing 3-4 minutes