Speech+For+History+Class

=Speech For History Class:=

Resources to help you prepare and organize your speech:

 * Speech Outline Format: [|Persuasive Speech Outline.ppt]
 * Example Speech Outline: []
 * MLA Format Worksheet: [|MLAWorksheet.doc]
 * Sample Speech (**Note: This speech is not written in correct MLA Format but your speech MUST be**):[|Sample Organ History Speech Research Chart.doc]

**Topic:**
Create a speech about the topic you chose for History Class. Your speech will give a basic overview of the problem, and you will give your solution. You will need to persuade your audience; show them the importance of the problem, and why your solution is the best one for the problem. The speech should take between 2-3 minutes to speak. Use what you have learned about rhetoric to help you achieve your goals.

1. First: Write the Speech using MLA format. Due in my E-mail by: December 2, 2011
- Use the following worksheet to help you keep track of the information you have researched: [|History Speech Research Chart.doc] - Use the following link to help you organize an outline for the speech: [|Persuasive Speech Outline.ppt]

Writing Score: __X 2__ ___/30__ ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Conventions Score: _ X 2= ___/10 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * **Content: ** The content is interesting and well developed. You included at least 3 different Rhetorical Devices. The information is highly persuasive. Your stance is logical and well informed. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * **Organization: ** The speech is well organized. Your paragraphs are situated in a logical order, and you use excellent transitions from one idea to the next. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * **MLA Format: ** You use correct MLA format to cite the sources of information you used in your speech.
 * **Grammar Conventions: ** The grammar is excellent. You have only one or two fragments or run-on sentences. All other grammar conventions are excellent.

2. Second: Over Christmas Break, record your speech and upload the speech onto your blog for your History Grade: Due by January 9th in your blog.
Speech Requirements: 1. Must be posted on your blog by due date: January 9th. 2 Speech must be recorded audio/video and placed in blog 3. Speech must present convincing arguments and compel the listener to support this problem and the solution presented. 4. Must be presented in an enthusiastic and confident manner.
 * Rubric: Out of a total of 50 points: Graded by Mr. Hart**

3. Finally: Present your speech in English Class after we return from Christmas Break. You will be graded on your ability to deliver a speech in person.

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 * ** Pace: ** Your speech is given at a good speed that is easy to understand and interesting. Your speech is between 2-3 minutes long. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ** Fluency: **You speak with a clear tone and enunciate your words. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ** Volume: ** You speak with an appropriate level of volume. All members of your audience can hear you. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ** Presence: ** you deliver your speech confidently. You appear knowledgeable about the content. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ** Content X 2: **The content of your speech has excellent details, is well organized, and you include references to your resources. You use at least three different types of rhetoric. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ** Use of space and gestures: ** your body movements engage the audience. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ** Eye contact: ** you maintain good eye contact with your audience. You don’t spend too much time reading your paper/cards. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ** Grammar/Word Choice X2: ** Your spoken English has excellent grammar. Your words are correct and appropriate for the audience and topic. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ** Total Points _/50 ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||