15 May Directions Think about a special occasion speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice. The speech can be for any context
Directions
- Think about a special occasion speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice.
- The speech can be for any context and any length, but the purpose must be to commemorate an occasion. See the list of example occasions for inspiration.
- Download and answer each question in the Unit 1 Touchstone Template based on the speech you are thinking of: Touchstone1Template.doc
- Consider your audience, purpose, and thesis. Answer each of the questions related to audience, purpose, and thesis. Answer in detail, using complete sentences.
- Review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated. Contact a Sophia learning coach with any questions.
- Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.
- Submit your completed Unit 1 Touchstone Template on Sophia.
Example Speech Occasions
Personal
- Speech at a graduation
- Toast at a wedding or other party
- Eulogy at a funeral
Academic
- Presenting an award for academic work (paper, research, report)
- Accepting an award for original creative work
Community
- Speech at a community gathering (PTA meeting, boy/girl scout convention, town hall, homeowner’s association, athletic league, school board meeting, etc.)
Business
- Celebrating staff at a company retreat
- Sharing a professional milestone
Requirements
- Answer each question with 1 to 3 complete sentences
- Your responses should be 300 to 500 words in total
- All writing must be appropriate for an academic context
- Follow academic writing conventions (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting)
- Composition must be original and written for this assignment; plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited
- Use a readable 12-point font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins
- Submission should include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition
- Submit a single file only, including the answers to all questions
- Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
Name: Date:
Public Speaking Touchstone 1 Template
Complete the following template, including all parts. Fill out all cells using complete sentences, aiming for one to three complete sentences for each cell of the template.
Audience
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What is the correct context for the speech? Where and when will it be given? |
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Who is the audience and what are their characteristics? |
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Why has the audience come to hear the speech? |
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What are the interests of the audience? |
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What does the audience know about your topic? |
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What is the audience’s point of view on the topic? |
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How will the audience likely react to your speech? |
Purpose
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What do you want your audience to know?
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P2.
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What do you want your audience to think?
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What do you want your audience to feel?
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What do you want your audience to do?
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Thesis
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What is the most important message of your speech?
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T2.
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Why should/will your audience care about your message?
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Reflection
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R1. |
Are your audience, purpose and thesis aligned? Why or why not?
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R2.
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What did you learn from this experience?
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