Graded Project Final Speech
FINAL SPEECH
Objective When you complete this section, you'll be able to prepare an effective narrative/personal experience, informational, or persuasive speech using the key information on the delivery of a speech.
You've learned some key information on the delivery of a speech, including information on your voice, your body, methods of delivery, and adapting to your audience. As you prepare, rehearse, and record this final speech assignment, you should put that information into practice, along with all the additional material you've learned throughout this course. For your final speech assignment, you must develop and deliver a speech on a topic of your choice. The speech must be five minutes long. It can be a narrative/personal experience speech, a podcast/informative speech, or a persuasive speech.
PREPARING YOUR SPEECH
1. Choose a topic for your speech. Select a topic that you know about or one that you would like to learn more about.
2. Gather information on your topic if necessary. If you use outside sources, be sure to give them credit in your speech. The research for this speech should take about three hours.
3. Make a list of the main points you want to address, and write a thesis statement.
4. Choose an organizational pattern, and outline the main points and subpoints of your speech.
5. Develop a strong introduction and conclusion.
6. Prepare at least two presentation aids to use in your speech. Audio/visual aids shouldn't be longer than 30 seconds for a 5-minute speech.
7. Practice your speech in front of some friends or relatives. As you rehearse your speech, try to apply the concepts you've learned. Ask your audience for feedback on your presentation. If necessary, revise your speech based on the input you receive.
RECORDING YOUR SPEECH
Once you've rehearsed your speech and you're satisfied with your delivery, set up a time to record the speech.
1. Invite at least five people to serve as your audience.
2. Record the speech. (Be sure the person using the camera pans across the audience at some point during the speech.)
3. Begin the recording by reading the following sentences (fill in the blanks as you read). The type of speech I've chosen is _______ (narrative/personal experience, podcast/informative, or persuasive), and the organizational pattern I've used is _______. The audience to which I've addressed this speech is _______.
4. Pause a few seconds (count to five in your head), and then begin your speech. 5. Watch the recorded speech. Ensure that it fulfills the requirements for the assignment.
UPLOADING SPEECH ASSIGNMENTS
To submit your speech for grading, you must record yourself using a digital camera, mobile phone, or other recording device. Use the following procedures to record your videos:
1. Ask a friend or relative to do the recording for you. Before you record the first speech, practice making a few sample videos. Make sure you and your presentation aids are in frame for the entire speech in order to avoid zooming in.
2. When you feel confident about your speech, make the recording. If the assignment asks you to give your speech in front of a group of people, have your partner include a quick shot of the audience.
3. Watch your video before you submit to ensure that your lighting, sound, and camera work won't interfere with the elements of delivery on which you're being graded.
4. Once you have your speech file, rename the file. To do this, right-click on the file and select Rename. The new name should consist of your student number, the exam number for this speech (35035400), and your name, with underscores between each naming criterion. At the end of your new file name, be sure to include the file extension, just as it was on the original. For example, 01234567_35035400_Doe_Jane.wav or 01234567_35035400_Doe_Jane.wmv 5. Submit your speeches via your student portal using the digital dropbox.
In this answer I will provide the speech and visual aid (presentation). You need to record the speech and submit the speech. I am only providing content.
