Special Occasion Speech Outline

Assignment 4.1
Outline
Assignment 4.2
Speech (1-2 min.)
Self-Review
Due Date Points
Week 8 45
Due Date Points
Week 9 70
Week 9 30
See next page for instructions
COM201: ASSIGNMENT 4
SpecialOccasion Speech
You’ve reached the final step of your effective speaking journey! In this course, you’ve learned about the
power of effective speaking by developing and delivering introductory, informative, and persuasive
speeches. Your last assignment is to prepare and deliver a special occasion speech.
Special occasion speeches are different from the other types of speeches you’ve given. You’ll develop this
speech around the purpose of the special occasion, which you can choose from the two options provided.
Reference Chapters
• Chapter 18: Speaking on Special Occasions.
This chapter covers the most common types of special occasion speeches.
Technical Difficulties
• For technical difficulties reach out to me via:
o email brazil@strayer
o Blackboard Chat Line (when available)
See next pages for grading
Assignment 4.1
Special Occasion Speech Outline
Due Week 8: 45 points
1) Select either Topic A or Topic B for your special occasion speech.
o Topic A: Who Inspires You? | Deliver a speech of introduction in which you
introduce a person who inspires you.
o Topic B: Employee of the Month | You have been given an award for
“Employee of the Month” and must give an acceptance speech at an awards
banquet. Deliver your speech of acceptance.
2) Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word.
o Download the Microsoft Word template in the “Assignment 4.1” section
located in Week 8 of your course.
o Structure and organize your speech so you’ll stay within the 2-minute time
limit.
3) Submit the completed Microsoft Word template in Blackboard (this is separate from
your speech/self-review).
4) For this assignment, you will not compose an essay or speech. You are only
required to submit an outline.
Assignment 4.2
Special Occasion Speech and Self-Review
Due Week 9: 100 points
1) Part 1: Record or upload your speech.
o Refer to your outline or speaking notes to deliver your speech. Do not read
your notes word for word.
o Follow the technical instructions for recording your video in the “Assignment
4.2” section located in Week 9 of your course.
o Remember to watch your recording. Do you want to submit it, or do you want
to record another version?
2) Part 2: Complete the self-review questions.
o After you have recorded your speech, address the self-review questions in the
“Assignment 4.2” section located in Week 9 of your course. This reflection
helps you step back and take a second look at your work, with an eye on
improvement and highlighting your achievements!
3) Submit your speech and self-review in Blackboard.
*Grading for this assignment will be based on the following criteria and evaluation standards:
POINTS: 45 ASSIGNMENT 4.1: SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH OUTLINE
Criteria Exemplary
100% – A
Proficient
85% – B
Fair
75% – C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% – D
Unacceptable
0% – F
1. Completed
outline
submitted to
Blackboard.
Weight: 40%
Submitted a
complete, welldeveloped outline.
Submitted a
complete outline but
some areas needed
more information or
development.
Submitted an
outline but it was
partially developed
and / or was
missing some
information.
Submitted an outline
but it was
insufficiently
developed and / or
missing large
amounts of
information.
Did not submit
any outline to
Blackboard or
the outline is
off topic.
2. Outline
provides solid
flow for speech.
Weight: 40%
Submitted outline
provided excellent
sense of flow
without any
noticeable errors for
speech.
Submitted outline
provided strong
sense of flow with
only minor errors
for speech.
Submitted outline
provided partial
sense of flow for
speech.
Submitted outline
provided little
sense of flow for
speech.
Did not submit any
outline, the outline
is off topic,
or outline
structure
provided no
sense of flow for
speech.
3. Outline
checked for
spelling /
grammar issues.
Weight 20%
Outline was clean,
clear, and easy to
read throughout the
entire submission.
Outline had no
major spelling /
grammar issues but
minor issues
throughout the
submission.
Outline had major
spelling / grammar
issues in 25% and
minor issues
throughout the
submission.
Outline had major
spelling / grammar
issues in 50% of
the submission.
Did not submit
any outline,
the outline is
off topic, or
outline had
major issues
that impacted
readability.
POINTS: 75 ASSIGNMENT 4.2: SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH
Criteria Exemplary
100% – A
Proficient
85% – B
Fair
75% – C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% – D
Unacceptable
0% – F
1. Introduction
Weight: 15%
Gains attention and
interest, previews
main points
Gains attention and
interest, generally
previews main points
Some problems
with gaining
attention and
interest and/or with
previewing main
points
Insufficiently gains
attention and
interest or
insufficiently
previews main
points
Does not gain
attention and
interest, and/or
does not preview
main points
2. Conclusion
Weight: 15%
Reinforces central
idea, uses strong
closing
Reinforces central
idea, uses
generally strong
closing
Some problems with
reinforcing central
idea and/or with
using strong closing
Insufficiently
reinforces central
idea or uses weak
closing
Does not
reinforce central
idea, and/or
does not use
strong closing
3. Speech
Organization
Weight 15%
Well organized,
logical structure
Well organized,
generally logical
structure
Some problems with
organization and/or
with logical structure
Insufficiently
organized or
insufficiently
structured
Limited or no
organization,
and/or limited or
no logical
structure
4. Time
Requirement
Weight: 15%
1-2 minutes +/- 15
seconds
1-2 minutes +/- 30
seconds
1-2 minutes +/- 40
seconds
1-2 minutes +/- 50
seconds
1-2 minutes +/-
60 seconds
5. Delivery
Weight: 15%
Strong eye contact,
expressive voice,
and natural gestures
Good eye contact,
generally
expressive voice
and natural
gestures
Average eye
contact, some
expressive voice,
minimally distracting
gestures
Insufficient eye
contact, limited
expressive voice
and/or unnatural
gestures
Very little/ no
eye contact, no
expressive
voice, unnatural
gestures
6. Speech
Clarity, and
Visual Quality
Weight: 20%
Clear and consistent
throughout
Generally clear and
consistent Some problems with
clarity and
consistency
Problems with
clarity and
consistency
throughout
Limited or no
audio, video,
and/or other
technology
7. Overall
Effectiveness
Weight 15%
Connects well with
audience and
achieves purpose
Generally connects
with audience and
achieves purpose
Connects somewhat
with audience,
partially achieves
purpose
Limited connection
with audience,
doesn’t fully
achieve purpose
Doesn’t connect
with audience or
achieve purpose
POINTS: 30 ASSIGNMENT 4.2: SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH SELF-REVIEW
Criteria Exemplary
100% – A
Proficient
85% – B
Fair
75% – C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% – D
Unacceptable
0% – F
1. Submit a
completed selfreview.
Weight: 20%
Submitted a
completed selfreview.
Submitted a
generally completed
self-review.
Submitted a
partially completed
self-review.
Submitted a
minimally completed
self-review.
Did not submit a
self-review.
2. Self-review
was welldeveloped.
Weight: 80%
Submitted selfreview provided
excellent comments
on student
progress/work.
Submitted selfreview provided
good comments on
student
progress/work.
Submitted selfreview provided
acceptable
comments on
student
progress/work.
Submitted selfreview provided
minimal comments
on student
progress/work.
Did not submit
completed selfreview, or
submitted selfreview provided
no comments on
student
progress/work.