UNIT #7

Preparing the Speech Outline & Special Occasion Speeches

OBJECTIVES: When you have completed this unit, you should be able to

1. Identify the function of outlining

2. Structure an outline in the correct format

3. Analyze and critique a sample outline

4. Distinguish between the categories of special occasion speeches

5. Identify the guidelines to follow when giving each type of special occasion speech:  the speech of introduction, the speech of presentation, the speech of tribute, and the speech to entertain

TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENT:   Read Chapters 11 and 18

UNIT ACTIVITIES:   Select two of the three exercises below to earn a maximum of 20 points.

Exercise #1:  Outlining, page 247.  Select a holiday of your choice or a travel destination as your topic.  Complete the Interactive Exercise, 5W's and How for Informative Speeches located at:  http://www.abacon.com/pubspeak/exercise/5wtopic.html

Due Date:  Friday, Midnight, November 22, 2002
Send a copy to:  Andree Swanson, professorandree@aol.com
Point Value: 10 points possible
Deductions for:  Incomplete work, not submitted on time, .25 for each misspelled word, -1 for each content error.

Exercise #2:  Evaluating a Speech Outline.  Read the transcript of Susan Chontos’s speech, “The Amish: Seeking to Lose the Self,” which appears in Appendix B.  Complete the assignment as described on page 260.

Due Date:  Friday, Midnight, November 22, 2002
Send a copy to:  Andree Swanson, professorandree@aol.com
Subject line of e-mail:  YOUR LAST NAME // The Amish
Attachment:  You may submit as a virus-free MS Word attachment or
in the body of your e-mail.
Point Value:  10 points possible
Deductions for:  Incomplete work, not submitted on time, .25 for each misspelled word, -1 for each content error, -1 point for an incorrect subject line in the e-mail, -10 points if you send a virus.

Exercise #3:  Thoroughly read “The Videotaped Speech”.  Imagine that you had to product a speech for your work (if you’re not working, select a charity that you might do an informational speech for).  Make a list of 10 items that you need to keep in mind when preparing a videotaped speech.  Then, list 5 to 8 ways that you can improve on your previous speeches that you have turned in for this class.

Due Date:  Friday, Midnight, November 22, 2002
Send a copy to:  Andree Swanson, professorandree@aol.com
Subject line of e-mail:  YOUR LAST NAME // The Videotaped Speech
Attachment:  You may submit as a virus-free MS Word attachment or
in the body of your e-mail.
Point Value:  10 points possible
Deductions for:  Incomplete work, not submitted on time, .25 for each misspelled word, -1 for each content error, -1 point for an incorrect subject line in the e-mail, -10 points if you send a virus

ESSAY OPTIONS:

Select one of the options below for your 100-point “Special
Occasion” speech. There is no requirement to prepare a speech.  All papers must be properly formatted, double-spaced, etc.  You must cite your sources and include a “Works Cited Page.”  There must be at least 3 outside sources (don’t forget to reference what you are critiquing on your works cited page). 

If you have any questions on how to prepare the reference page and include parenthetical citations, please e-mail your instructor at least 72 hours prior to the due date for feedback.

Due Date:  Friday, Midnight, November 22, 2002
Send a copy to:  Andree Swanson, professorandree@aol.com
Subject line of e-mail:  YOUR LAST NAME // Option #
Attachment:  You MUST submit as a virus-free MS Word attachment.
Point Value:  100 points possible
Deductions for:  Incomplete work, not submitted on time, .25 for each misspelled word, -1 for each content error, -1 point for an incorrect subject line in the e-mail, -10 points if you send a virus
Rubric applied: 

Content/Development                          60%

Organization / Format                          20%

Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling           10%

Clarity/Readability/Style                      10%

SPEECH OPTIONS:

            Select one of the options below for your 100-point “Special Occasion” speech.