SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES
Write an outline and deliver a speech focusing on ONE of the following topics:
EULOGY:
You have been chosen to deliver a speech honoring a deceased friend, family member,
classmate, and teacher of other respected school personnel.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY SPEECH:
You are a college recruiter making a speech about future educational and job prospects to
a high school junior class.
SPEECH OF ENCOURAGEMENT:
As a representative of the Student Council, you have been asked to encourage student
participation in “the arts” and other non-athletic school activities.
FUNDRAISING SPEECH:
As a representative of the school student body, you have received permission to address
the local city council to propose funding for a new program, project, or facility that
would benefit both the school and the community.
RETIREMENT SPEECH:
You have been asked to speak at the retirement dinner of your favorite teacher. You will
be the only speaker representing former students.
REUNION SPEECH:
Your high school graduating class is having its ten year class reunion and you have been
selected to be the after dinner speaker.
CONGRATULATORY SPEECH:
You have been selected to honor one of your English classmates for a job well done this
year. Highlight accomplishments in and out of the school done by this person.
OTHER:
Must be okayed with Mrs. Rice.
CRITERIA FOR SPEECHES:
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Length: 3 minutes
Speech must include the following:
a.
Introduction (attention getter and topic stated)
b.
Body (3 main parts with examples to support each point)
c.
Conclusion
Keep in mind who your audience will be. The content, tone, and manner in which
the delivery is geared towards will be reflected by who the audience is.
a. Deadlines:
Outline due: ________________________________
Presentation due: ____________________________
EVALUATION SHEET FOR SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES
NAME OF SPEAKER: _________________________HOUR:______ DATE:________
INTRODUCTION:
Type of speech is introduced_______________ 1
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Topic sentence clearly states topic
(three main points identified)
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First supporting ideas
developed with examples
(first “paragraph”)
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Second supporting ideas
developed with examples
(second “paragraph”)
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Third supporting ideas
developed with examples
(third “paragraph”)
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Audience’s interest is captured
(Attention getter sets tone/mood)
BODY OF SPEECH:
CONCLUSION:
Information presented is
effectively summed up
AUDIENCE:
The information presented
is suitable for the intended
audience (content, tone)
LENGTH:
The length of the speech is
At least THREE minutes (FIVE max.)
PRESENTATION:
Eye contact, poise, voice
projection, and rate
TOTAL POINTS: ______________
50
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Time started:____________
Time Ended:____________