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Pet Peeve Speech Assignment
What is a Pet Peeve?
A Pet Peeve is something that other people do that really bothers you.
Examples of Pet Peeves:


You hate it when people use all of the toilet paper and don’t

replace it.
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You hate it when people leave their shopping cart in the middle of the aisle so no one can get by. 

You hate it when people talk on their cell phone while you are eating with them.



You hate it when people take up two parking spaces with their car.

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You hate it when people interrupt you while you are still talking.

Speech Requirements:
You speech needs to include the following components:
Components
An Introduction – In your introduction you need to start with an Attention Getter and a preview of your main points.

Checklist

☐Attention Getter
☐Thesis Statement
☐Preview of your Main Points

Two Main Points – Your first main point will explain what your pet peeve is and your second main point will explain your solutions for avoiding the pet peeve or dealing with the pet peeve. A Conclusion – In your conclusion you need to include a brief summary of your main points and end with a memorable closing statement.

☐Main Point # 1 – My pet peeve is…

Speaking Outline – You will need to have an outline for yourself
Written Speech – You will need to write a speech with an introduction, body and conclusion. This is to be turned in BEFORE you present your speech.

☐Speaking outline for myself

☐Main Point #2 – My solutions are… ☐Brief summary of the main points
☐Memorable closing statement

☐Introduction (attention getter, thesis

statement, preview)
☐ Body (Main Point #1, Main Point #2, transitions before each of the points)
☐Conclusion (Transition at the start of the conclusion, brief summary of main points, memorable closing statement)
Duration: You will have 2-3 minutes to present. DO NOT exceed 3 minutes.

Rough Draft Outline – Your Outline; The Basic Structure of Your Pet Peeve Speech
I.

Introduction :
a.

Attention Getter

b. Thesis Statement
c.
II.

Preview of your Main Points

Body – Main Points :
a.

Main Point #1 – What is my Pet Peeve?
i. Explain what your Pet Peeve is using supporting evidence such as a demonstration, a story, a definition, an explanation or a description.

b. Main Point #2 – What are solutions to avoiding or dealing with this Pet Peeve?
i. Explain how we can avoid committing your Pet Peeve or how we can deal with it should we encounter it. Provide examples of your solutions.
III.

Conclusion :
a.

Brief Summary of your Main Points

b. Memorable Closing Statement
Example Pet Peeve Speech Outline
I.

Introduction :
a.

Attention Getter: Picture this, you are in the bathroom and you realize there is no

more toilet paper… You look in the cupboard and nothing… You start to panic. Has this happened to you?
b. Thesis Statement: The purpose of this speech to tell you why one of my biggest pet peeves is people who do not replace the toilet paper roll with a new roll.

c. Preview of your Main Points: Today I will share with you my pet peeve and a few solutions to avoiding my pet peeve.
II.

Body – Main Points :
a.

Main Point #1 – My Pet Peeve is people who do not replace the toilet paper roll with

a new roll.
i. This is a serious offense because it is unsanitary and irresponsible.
1.

It is unsanitary because we need to wipe to feel clean. (Present a fact about cleanliness and germs).

2. It is irresponsible because if we used it last we should replace it.

(Present a quote about responsibility).
b. Main Point #2 – I have three solutions to my pet peeve.
i. First, tell your family and friends the story about how you got stuck. Maybe

they will feel sorry for you and think about that incident the next time they want to be lazy. ii. Second, leave a friendly reminder near the toilet paper roll to remind family

and friends to replace the roll if it is empty. Here is an example of a note.

iii. Lastly, always check before you sit down! You should always be ready to get

stuck.
III.

Conclusion :

a. Brief Summary of your Main Points: In conclusion, you know that my pet peeve is toilet paper roll violators and a few solutions to this serious problem.
b. Memorable Closing Statement: I hope that you learned that loved ones don’t leave

their loved ones stuck on the toilet. Be kind and replenish the bathroom with toilet paper! Pet Peeve Speech Assignment
OUTLINE RUBRIC
CATEGORY
Format

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

TOTAL POINTS:
OUTLINE

3

2

1

Uses the proper outline format as presented in the assignment directions. Includes these elements: attention getter, thesis statement and preview of main points.
Includes both main ideas clearly stated, each of which is elaborated with
2 or more relevant details. N/A

N/A

Includes a brief summary of the main points and a memorable closing statement. ________/12

Omits one of the required elements of an introduction. Omits two of the required elements of an introduction. Includes main ideas, but only 1 detail is included for each main idea.

Includes main ideas, but the details are missing.
OR
The body includes only one main idea, and there are no details to support it. Omits one of the required elements of the conclusion. N/A

0
Does not follow the proper outline format as presented in the assignment directions.
Does not demonstrate understanding of the introduction. Does not demonstrate understanding of clearly stating main ideas and elaborating each.

Does not demonstrate understanding of a conclusion. Pet Peeve Speech Assignment
WRITTEN SPEECH RUBRIC
CATEGORY
Format

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Mechanics

3
Students have written at least three paragraphs
(one for introduction, one for body and one for conclusion) The introduction includes these elements: attention getter, thesis statement and preview of main points. The body includes both main ideas clearly stated, each elaborated with 2 or more relevant details and transitions between each of the main ideas (in either one paragraph or two separate paragraphs). The conclusion includes a transitional sentence, brief summary of the main points and a memorable closing statement. There are no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. 2

1

0

Students have written just two paragraphs instead of the required three. Students have written just one long paragraph instead of the required three. N/A

The introduction omits one of the required elements of an introduction. The introduction omits two of the required elements of an introduction. Does not demonstrate understanding of the introduction. The body includes two main ideas, but only 1 detail is included for each main idea.

Does not demonstrate understanding of clearing stating main ideas and elaborating each.

The conclusion omits one of the required elements of the conclusion.

The body includes two main ideas, but the details are missing.
OR
The body includes only one main idea, and there are no details to support it (or transitions between points). The conclusion omits two of the required elements of the conclusion.

There are 3-4 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. There are 5-10 spelling, grammar or punctuation errors. There are 11 or more spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.

Does not demonstrate understanding of a conclusion. Pet Peeve Speech Assignment
Organization

TOTAL POINTS:
WRITTEN SPEECH

The main points and details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader/audience. The main points and details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented sometimes makes the writing less interesting. Some main points and details are not in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader/audience. Many main points and details are not in a logical or expected order.
There is little sense that the writing is organized.

________/18

TOTAL POINTS – ENTIRE PET PEEVE SPEECH (________/30)