PROPER PLANNING and PREPARATION PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE
BROWN BAG SPEECH
Public Speaking
Fall 2015
Objective- Students will construct and perform a 2-3 minute speech describing their
self-concept and/or goals.
Grading- 50-point assignment (see rubric)
 2-3 minute speech (timed)
 Typed manuscript submitted the day of your speech
Assignment- Students will “bring in a bag” filled with 3 items that help describe who
they are. The items should represent something about your past, present, future,
likes, dis-likes, honors, goals, achievements, or wishes. Consider objects that show
your diversity and show how others (parents, friends, strangers) may see you.
Notes:
-You are allowed to use notes or your manuscript for reference when presenting.
You will be assessed on your eye contact and engagement with the audience so
make sure you are well rehearsed and do not READ your speech.
-Try to avoid objects that are too small for the class to see.
-All items must be in compliance with the school rules and be class appropriate.
-If you would like to use the SmartBoard or other form of technology, please consult
with me prior to the day of your speech. I always encourage the use of visual aids.
- Plagiarism in ANY FORM will not be tolerated. Work that has been plagiarized to
any degree will not be accepted and will earn a 0%.
Core Standards for 9-12:
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Speaking  Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a
clear and distinct perspective; organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Speaking  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English when
speaking based on (appropriate) level and content.
Speaking  Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks.
Listening Evaluate a speaker’s perspective, reasoning, and use of evidence and
rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence
BROWN BAG SPEECH
OUTLINE
I.
Introduction
a. Attention Grabber
b. Connection/Background
c. Thesis
II.
Body
a. First point
i. Supporting details, stories, etc.
b. Second Point
i. Supporting details, stories, etc.
c. Third
i. Supporting details, stories, etc.
III.
Conclusion
a. Restate thesis
b. Review/Summarize
c. Catchy closing statement
BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE…when you get nervous you may…
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Pause  um, er, ah, er…
Shift  rocking, fidgeting, twirling
Speed Talk
Lose strong posture  lean or slouch
Lose volume  we need to hear you in the back
Use long awkward silences
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Repetitive transitions  next one is…next one is…
Weak conclusions  don’t run out of steam or come unprepared
BROWN BAG SPEECH
OUTLINE
I.
Introduction
a. Attention Grabber (1-3 sentences)
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b. Connection/Any Necessary Background info (1-3 sentences)
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c. Thesis -> WHAT DO THESE 3 OBJECTS SAY ABOUT YOU? (1-2
sentences)
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II.
Body
a. First object ______________________________________________
i. Supporting details
b. Second Object___________________________________________
i. Supporting details
c. Third Object ___________________________________________
i. Supporting details
III.
Conclusion
a. Restate thesis
b. Review/Summarize
c. Catchy closing statement
BROWN BAG SPEECH
Grading Rubric
Student Name: _____________________________________________________________
Category
Visuals
Posture and
Eye Contact
Articulation
Volume
Organization
Time Limit
Time:
Comments:
5- Advanced
4-Emerging
3-Developing
2- Needs Imp
Student uses 3
items to illustrate
an aspect of their
life/personality
Student uses 2
items to illustrate
an aspect of their
life/personality
Student uses 1
item to illustrate
an aspect of their
life/personality
Stands up
straight, looks
relaxed and
confident.
Establishes eye
contact with
audience during
the presentation.
Speaks clearly
and distinctly
100% of the time,
uses proper
speed and
mispronounces
no words.
Stands up straight
and establishes
eye contact with
audience during
the presentation.
Stands up straight
and establishes
minimal eye
contact.
Student uses no
possessions or
the possessions
chosen detract
from the
presentation
Slouches, leans,
and/or does not
look at audience
during
presentation.
Speaks clearly
and distinctly
most of the time,
uses proper
speed and
mispronounces a
few words.
Volume is loud
enough to be
heard by all
audience
members
throughout the
presentation.
Student is
completely
prepared,
rehearsed, and
speech is easy to
follow.
Volume is loud
enough to be
heard by all
audience
members at least
90% of the
presentation.
Students seems
fairly prepared
but may have
needed more
rehearsal.
Presentation is
2++ minutes long
Presentation is 2
minutes long
Speaks clearly
and distinctly
some of the time,
and uses proper
speed.
Mispronounces
many words and
uses fillers- “Uh”
Volume is loud
enough to be
heard by all
audience
members at least
80% of the
presentation.
Student is
somewhat
prepared but it is
clear that
rehearsal was
lacking- reads
speech
Presentation is 1
minute long
Often mumbles or
cannot be
understood
and/or
mispronounces
many words.
Vocal fillers are
distracting.
Volume is too soft
to be heard by
audience
members.
Student does not
seem at all
prepared or
rehearsed.
Presentation is
less than 1
minute long
SCORE: _____________