Topic: choose any societal issue
you feel strongly about and make a persuasive plea in which you offer solutions
and provide possible answers to attack the problem.
Random Thoughts:
Do not go over or be under by more than 1 minute.
Should be a fast moving speech.
Incorporate allusions to some of the works we have read
this year - make logical connections.
Have a very strong opening.
Do research so you have a factual basis.
Other particulars completely up to you.
SPEECH RUBRIC
Particulars
Comments
Content
45 pts
Do you have an effective intro and conclusion?
Is the speech focused - is the topic clear?
Is there clear development?
Does your speech have voice?
Do you have full support - both fact and opinion?
Speaking Elements
40 pts
Voice clarity and projection
Poise
Eye contact
Gestures - voice and hand
Posture
Energy/Passion
Allusions
15 pts
Did you include pertinent allusions and reflections to works we read
this year?
