Persuasive Speech
 

 Assignment Overview

Grading

Test




Assignment Overview:   Your persuasive speech is the major part of your semester test score. It is really a test of all you have learned this  speech is to be 4-6 (1/2) minutes in length, must include a minimum of 3 credible sources, and must actually be PERSUASIVE. 
-I will be listening for at least 3 source citations within the speech. 
(ie. According to EPA expert John Smith in a recent article in USA Today . . .)
Grading:  Speech-200 points; Outline-100 points; Note Cards-50 points; works cited-50 points; planner-10 points, checklists-10 points; envelope 5 points 

Visual aids will be extra credit. Grading will be based on preparation and use.

Test:  In addition to the persuasive speech, you will be taking a test during the regular semester testing days. This exam will count 100 points in the final semester test total. It will include information from chapters 1, 2 and 5 in the text; Monroe's Motivated Sequence; Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs; and oral interpretation. Be sure to review any handouts you received during the semester. You will also be answering questions about a sample speech you will be given as a part of the test. Begin reviewing this information early!


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