Thursday, April 7

In-Class:

• Journal: We watched the following speeches and write what elements make them effective
• Kait's fourth grade speech on smoking (find on youtube)
• Andrew's 1st place fourth grade speech (find on youtube)
• We made a speech web and discussed speech structure
• We went over the rubric for our speeches.

Persuasive Speech Rubric

2 options for the delivery of the speech:

·         In class

·         Recorded and emailed to Ms. Houston (it can be audio only)

Here is how you will be graded:

1)      Presentation/Delivery (20 points)

·         Speech is typed and double spaced

·         Speech is given slowly and clearly and with emphasis on the most important parts

2)      Structure (20 points)

·         Speech has an introduction that clearly introduces topic

·         Six reasons for addressing the topic are clearly stated

·         Three solutions for the problem are clearly presented

·         Speech has a conclusion that summarizes the most important elements of the argument. 

3)      Content (40 points)

·         Language in the introduction and conclusion is powerful and appeals to audience emotions and ethics. 

·         Arguments supporting reasons are logical and well supported

·         Specific details (statistics, examples, etc.) are used to

·         Solutions are attainable and logical

4)      Language (20 points)

·         Overall, the speech contains powerful verbs that leave an impression on the audience

·         The speech uses artful language (repetition, parallelism, alliteration, and/or metaphors) to emphasize particular points

·         Speech includes imperative statements (“Stop harming the environment!”)

Homework:

• Speeches are due Wednesday, April 13th.  We will be delivering the speeches that day.