Hey Jude
Assignment 1: The Name / Ice Breaker Speech
Goals: This assignment is designed to provide an initial speaking experience in a low risk situation. It provides practice using your name as the basis for the brief speech. Be as creative as possible, using any method (narrative, etymology or your name, visual aids, etc.). The goal is to get the class and instructor to remember you.
Preparation: Think about your name and the best way to get the class to remember you’re your speech should only be 1 to 2 minutes, therefore, practice and time yourself before-hand.
This speech should be delivered extemporaneously from brief notes that occupy no more than one side of a single 4 X 6 note card. You should not read your speech and should use as much eye contact as possible.
Grading Guidelines:
|Grade Value |20 points; Evaluation Sheet for Feedback Purposes |
| | |
|Time Limit |2 minutes (you must speak for at least 1 minute to pass this assignment) |
|Note Cards |1 permitted |
|Visual Aid |Required |
Learning Outcomes: Assessment of this assignment will focus primarily on measuring two outcomes: 1. Demonstration of the student’s ability to manage or to overcome communication apprehension in front of strangers. 2. Performance of the student’s ability to create an original speech
Critique Sheet for Name Speech
Name:_____________
Grade:________
Object: _________
Time: _________
Things you did well:
Aspects of you speech/delivery you need to work on:
Assignment 2:
Goals: This assignment is designed to provide an initial speaking experience in a low risk situation. It provides practice using your name as the basis for the brief speech. Be as creative as possible, using any method (narrative, etymology or your name, visual aids, etc.). The goal is to get the class and instructor to remember you.
Preparation: Think about your name and the best way to get the class to remember you’re your speech should only be 1 to 2 minutes, therefore, practice and time yourself before-hand.
This speech should be delivered extemporaneously from brief notes that occupy no more than one side of a single 4 X 6 note card. You should not read your speech and should use as much eye contact as possible.
Grading Guidelines:
|Grade Value |20 points; Evaluation Sheet for Feedback Purposes |
| | |
|Time Limit |2 minutes (you must speak for at least 1 minute to pass this assignment) |
|Note Cards |1 permitted |
|Visual Aid |Required |
Learning Outcomes: Assessment of this assignment will focus primarily on measuring two outcomes: 1. Demonstration of the student’s ability to manage or to overcome communication apprehension in front of strangers. 2. Performance of the student’s ability to create an original speech
Critique Sheet for Name Speech
Name:_____________
Grade:________
Object: _________
Time: _________
Things you did well:
Aspects of you speech/delivery you need to work on:
Assignment 2: