Informative Speech Performance Task
Informative Speech Performance Task
Deliver an informative speech on an approved informative topic. Your project must include:
1. A well written outline including (25 pts):
Thesis Statement
3 Main points
2-3 Sub points to further explain your main points
Speaking points for each sub point
2. Speech Delivery (50 pts):
An Attention Getting Introduction & summative Conclusion
At least one Speech Transition: Bridge, Internal Summary, Spotlight
Transitional Words & Phrases to help your speech flow & sound conversational
At least 2 oral citations
Your speech delivery must exhibit the following public speaking skills:
Excellent Eye Contact
Variation in tone
Good pace
Logical pauses
Good Non Verbal skills: Posture, Gestures, Facial Expressions, etc.
3. Research Report (25 pts):
A well written paper discussing your topic. It should be 5 paragraphs long:
I. Introduction: Introduce topic, include thesis statement.
II. Body 1: Discuss Main point #1
III. Body 2: Discuss Main point #2
IV. Body 3: Discuss Main point #3
V. Conclusion
Be sure to include:
a. 3 citations
b. transitional words and phrases
Standards:
W.7.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
S.L.7.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Deliver an informative speech on an approved informative topic. Your project must include:
1. A well written outline including (25 pts):
Thesis Statement
3 Main points
2-3 Sub points to further explain your main points
Speaking points for each sub point
2. Speech Delivery (50 pts):
An Attention Getting Introduction & summative Conclusion
At least one Speech Transition: Bridge, Internal Summary, Spotlight
Transitional Words & Phrases to help your speech flow & sound conversational
At least 2 oral citations
Your speech delivery must exhibit the following public speaking skills:
Excellent Eye Contact
Variation in tone
Good pace
Logical pauses
Good Non Verbal skills: Posture, Gestures, Facial Expressions, etc.
3. Research Report (25 pts):
A well written paper discussing your topic. It should be 5 paragraphs long:
I. Introduction: Introduce topic, include thesis statement.
II. Body 1: Discuss Main point #1
III. Body 2: Discuss Main point #2
IV. Body 3: Discuss Main point #3
V. Conclusion
Be sure to include:
a. 3 citations
b. transitional words and phrases
Standards:
W.7.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
S.L.7.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.