Opinion Speech Assignment

OPINION SPEECH ASSIGNMENT

Objectives:

            · To express your personal opinion about a topic of your choice, not necessarily to persuade your audience, but to logically build a case for your opinion.

            · To practice and perform delivery techniques 


            
Description:

            · 5-7 minutes in length

            · General Purpose: To Inform 


            · Topic Range: Unlimited (however, topics should be interesting and relevant to your peers). 


            · Speech Order: Will be chosen before speeches begin. You must speak on the day assigned. 
Late speeches must be given during the next class period and will automatically receive a 20% 
point deduction. 
Students absent on assigned speech day will be expected to present their first day back in class.

Grading:

       
You will receive one grade (max 20 points)

• Organization
• Audience adaptation
• Ethos
• Delivery (language, gesture, eye contact)