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What is the Object Speech?
The Object speech is an opportunity for you to learn and share information about yourself by way of sharing OBJECTS that represent you (who you are, who you have been, who you wish to become!).
Read the directions on page 27-28 of your textbook. You will need to prepare an outline for this speech.
The speech will be 2-4 minutes in length and you may use one note card.
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EXEMPLARY - In addition to satisfactory, thorough development of content, which includes: Well-written main points; Main points well-supported with compelling examples, stories
EXEMPLARY: Introduction includes: Motivating attention-getter, creates desire to listen; Highly important topic; Unique, creative personal credibility statement; Unique, creative and powerful thesis; Introduction well-developed, satisfying for audience, topic and purpose.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Introduces topic is some way, but introduction may lack: Attention-getter; Clear thesis; Purpose; Audience connection and/or development
SATISFACTORY: Introduction includes: Attention-getting device, connecting topic to audience; Statement on importance of topic for audience; Speaker credibility; Concise thesis
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DEFICIENT: The speech: Fails to provide clear and logical progression within/among ideas. Fails to leave audience with a clear message. Lacks transitions or connections.
EXEMPLARY: The speech: Relies on exceptionally clear, logical progression within/between ideas. Organization compelling, moves audience through speech with ease.
SATISFACTORY: The speech: Relies on reasonably clear and logical progression within/between ideas. Body reflects adequate clarity, organization. Is easy to follow; ideas adequately covered.
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NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Conclusion is inconsistently tied to some information discussed. May lack reference to thesis, review of main points, or thought-provoking final statement.
DEFICIENT: Speech relies on: Unclear or inappropriate language. Undefined jargon. Language that is not inclusive. Language lacks attention to audience and/or purpose.
EXEMPLARY: Language choice: Exceptionally clear; Inclusive, vivid and creative; Enhance audience comprehension, enthusiasm for thesis; Strong in standards of grammar, usage.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: The speaker may, at times, rely on inconsistent delivery choices that include: Awkward posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and/or dress. Posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and/or dress that detract from speaker credibility or distract audience from message.
SATISFACTORY: Speaker demonstrates acceptable posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and dress. Physical delivery generally supports message in ways that neither distract from the speaker’s credibility nor interfere with the message.
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