Assignment # 2 Impromptu Speech

Assignment # 2

Impromptu Speech

Due: September 23, 2013

We will discuss different possible topics for your impromptu speech assignment in class. As a class, we will vote open topics discussed and narrow it the assignment down to three possible topics the class feel comfortable speaking on.

You will not know which topic you will speak on for class next week. I will have written on note cards the three topics we have chosen as a class, and you will pick at random a card the day of our next class. You should not have a speech written out on this topic. If you would like, you are allowed to have one note card per topic (so three note cards in total) for class so that you will have a few notes on what to speak about.

Your grade for this assignment will be worth 50 points.

You will be graded based on the following:

1)    Staying on the topic you have been assigned – 15 points

2)    Timing of speech – 3-5 minutes in length – 10 points

3)    Having a clear intro, body and conclusion for your speech – 15 points

4)    Staying attentive during other speeches and asking classmates questions at the conclusion of their speeches – 10 points

Total: 50 points

Please contact me via e-mail during the week if you have any questions: taracantore@yahoo.com

Assignment # 1 Art Review

Due September 9

For this assignment you will take a piece of artwork that you have created and bring it to class to explain to your classmates how you created the piece. You can use a painting, drawing, sculpture, photograph, design, promotional product you created, etc.

Your speech should be 3-5 minutes. You will be timed.

You need to include the following in your speech:

1. Why you created the project

2. What types of media did you use to create it and how you went about creating it.

3. What is the item you brought in

4. Why you decided to bring this piece to class

Make sure you take notes of what you will speak about prior to coming to class. You must hand in your index cars at the end of class. Also make sure to practice your speech to make sure you have enough material. Remember the speech needs to be at least 3 minutes.

Your grade will be worth 50 points and will be based on the following criteria:

• Brought actual piece of artwork in - 10 points 

• Explained your piece of art and answered the questions above - 15 points 

• Speech was 3-5 minutes - 10 points 

• Handed in index cards from speech - 5 points 

• Asked other classmates questions and stayed attentive during other speeches - 10 points 

Questions? Email me: taracantore@yahoo.com