This is a graded discussion: 10 points possible
due May 16
Special Occasion Speech Prep: Brainstorm & Key Elements
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Formatting
Original post: Your original post must answer/respond to all the questions I have posed. Your responses to each question should be at least 2-3 sentences. Recall, the goal is to provide your thoughtful responses to the questions.
Response to Classmates: You should respond to at least 2 classmates posts. Please provide thoughtful responses and not cliché responses (“Yes. I agree” or “Interesting idea. I like what you posted”). The goal is to keep the conversation about the prompts going.
Submitting
Original Posts is due Wednesday (05/15 by 11:59 PM.
Responses to classmates are due Friday (05/17) by 11:59 PM.
Grading
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Please respond to the following questions:
1. Special Occasion Lesson Check: Remind me of the 4 keys to creating a successful special occasion speech? Why is delivery especially important for special occasion speeches? Have you ever had to give a special occasion speech? How did it go?
2. Brainstorming for Special Occasion Speech: This prompt has 3 parts that will ask you to generate 2 columns of material. Use the table below to complete this prompt
*Here is an example to to get you started and please notice I am only using notes and not complete sentences
List at least 3 different types of special occasion speeches you are considering doing What ideas, examples, details, themes, etc. are you thinking of including in this speech
EX: Commencement Speech for our COMM 001 class
– Want to focus on the hard work and perseverance of the class
– Overcoming nerves to give 4 speeches!
– Discussing valuable lessons to take from this class
– Talk about my struggles = writing the first speech (couldn’t think of anything) and did not do well on delivery for informative. But I crushed the persuasive speech!
– Make sure to reference specific people from the class or funny experiences
2. Toast at Best Friend’s Wedding
3. Acceptance Speech for Grammy
YOUR TURN! — COPY & PASTE in your Submission
1. The 4 Key elements:
Element # 1:
Element # 2:
Element # 3:
Element # 4:
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List at least 3 different types of special occasion speeches you are considering doing What ideas, examples, details, themes, etc. are you thinking of including in this speech
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