Year 9 English - 2008

Public Speaking

Length: 3 minute speech Marks: 20 Due Date: Week 4-5, Term 1, 2008

Assessment Weighting: 15% Speaking: 10% Peer Assessment: 5%

Outcomes Addressed: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9

Purpose of this Assignment:

In this unit, you have studied the techniques for successful formal speaking. The purpose of this assignment is to assess how well you can communicate orally.

Task:

Prepare and present a three-minute speech on an issue to be arranged with your teacher.

Brainstorming, rough drafts and editing of your speech must appear in your workbook. Teachers will be monitoring the process of your speech writing.

Assignment Planner

Choose a topic. This must be negotiated with your teacher. You will be given 4 lessons to prepare in class during Week 8. Two of these lessons may be Library lessons, at the discretion of your teacher.

1. Define

Define the topic. Decide on the key points to be discussed in your speech.

2. Locate

Revise information you have been given about techniques for effective formal speaking.

3. Create

Brainstorm as many ideas and examples as you can.

4. Locate

If necessary, research facts, figures, quotations and further examples that can be used to support your arguments. Remember the best material is interesting and relevant.

5. Create and Organise

Write a first draft of your speech. Be sure to include an appropriate greeting/introduction, and conclusion.

6. Organise

Present your individual speech to another student. They should comment on strengths and weaknesses of your speech, and suggest ways in which to improve your presentation. Avoid repetition in your speeches and share useful information. Then you need to listen to their speech. Make sure that your speech falls within the acceptable time limits.

7. Organise

Reduce your speech to points on palm cards.

Ensure these cards are legible.

Rehearse your speech and ensure that your manner is correct.

8. Present

Be on time with all the materials you will need on the day.

Present your speech to the audience.

9. Evaluation

Write a 150-250 word reflection on how effectively you prepared and presented your speech. This is due two days after your presentation and will form part of the assessment.

10. Assessment

You will be assessed on your:

· Use of formal language.

· Content: substance, reference material, fluency of ideas, originality and organisation.

· Length of speech.

· Physical presentation: appearance, posture, eye contact, use of palm cards, body language.

· Voice: tone, volume, pace, clarity, expression.

· Self evaluation/Reflection

· Peer Assessment

Year 9

Public Speaking Task

Peer Assessment

Name: Class:

Assessment Criteria	Advanced	Highly Competent	Competent	Developing	Experiencing Difficulty
Preparation
CONTENT: a) Identifying the core issues
b) Statement of contention, thesis or theme
c) Complexity of ideas
d) Explanation of arguments and supporting ideas
e) Exemplification
f) Synthesis or argument
ORGANIZATION: a) Quality of introduction
b) Quality of conclusion
c) Logical development of argument
d) Cohesion of presentation
PRESENTATION: a) Effectiveness of voice: clarity audibility
b) Effectiveness of language use
c) Expressiveness
d) Control of mechanics
e) Non-verbal communication: stance, gesture, eye contact
f) Use of palm cards
g) Creativity, flair, confidence
h) Timing

Comment:

Mark: Peer Assessment: (5)