Name _________________________
Quote Speech Planning Sheet
In order to save paper and photocopying, Mrs. Wells is not going to give you the entire assignment on paper. You need to go to Mrs. Wells’ website and print off the directions.
Pick your quote. Choose three in case someone else makes the same choice. Everyone will present a different quote in your class.
Due Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
Rough draft of speech (just fill out the shaping sheet that is on the website)
Due Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
On November 16 turn into Mrs. Wells:
Final draft of speech—Type a copy of your speech; use paragraphs, not the shaping sheet style
You use index cards for your presentation
Inspirational Magnet or card
Grade sheet
Quote Speech Assignment
Find a quote you would like to share with the class. It can be a famous quotation or a line from a book. It cannot be from a movie or song. It must have an author. It cannot be an anonymous quote. You need to cite the source of your quote, so it must be published. Pick one that inspires you.
After you decide on a quote and can identify the source, you need to write down WHY you like this set of words. You will use the shaping sheet provided, which will be turned in on as a rough draft. State at least two concrete details in your explanation that demonstrate you understand the quote and show how it applies or connects to your life. Giving a personal (but not too personal) example may make your speech more interesting. Finish up with a Concluding Sentence (all commentary) that wraps up your speech and gives it a finished feeling.
Next you will need to MEMORIZE the speech. We will be starting these speeches on Monday, Nov. 16. Be sure to practice, practice, practice!
Create a magnet or card for your notebook with the quote on it. Mrs. Wells will provide card stock and the magnet.
You will be graded on the following:
 | The content of your speech—did you follow directions (shaping sheet) |
| Demonstration that you understand the quote based on the connections you make to/with it. |
| Citing the source of your quote in the following manner; author (last name, first name), name of publication (book, etc.) or web site address |
| Speaking loudly enough for all to hear |
| Speaking SLOWLY enough for all to understand |
| Making eye contact with the entire audience (don’t look at your feet or just the teacher) |
| Limiting verbal ticks (ah, um, uh) |
| Memorizing your speech (you may use index cards only) |
| The effort and neatness of your visual aid (magnet or card) |
You need to keep track of your shaping sheet, final draft and grade rubric for this speech, as they are both due when you give your speech. And remember…”success” only comes before “work” in the dictionary…be sure to practice, practice, practice!!
Possible web sites to find quotes:
http://www.quotationspage.com/
http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~robins/quotes.html
http://www.quotablequotes.net/
Name Quote Speech Shaping Sheet
Your quote assignment speech must include the following elements. You need to:
Set the scene:
Transition sentence that leads to your quote:
Say your quote verbatim (word for word):
State one personal Concrete Detail that connects the quote to your life:
State a second personal Concrete Detail that connects the quote to your life:
Give one Commentary about the quote that serves as your conclusion:
Model Speech
Setting the scene:
The state of the world today is much different than it was 10 years ago, or even a month and five days ago. The terrorist attacks on the United States have forever changed how we view freedom. We have seen strangers unite to present their outspoken opposition to terrorism and support freedom across our nation, and indeed throughout the world.
Transition sentence:
In light of this, John F. Kennedy’s words are particularly important. His message to Americans was:
The quote:
“And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
1st personal CD:
This message inspired me to donate blood after the terrorist attacks in New York and at the Pentagon.
2nd personal CD:
John F. Kennedy’s words also reminded me that I need to teach my children to value their relationships with all people of the world so that one day we can possibly live in peace.
CM as a conclusion:
Hopefully, my efforts will help heal the wounds of terrorism in our country, and teach tolerance to my children so that we may one day stand united and free, as a country and as a world.
Name
Date Per.
This page must be turned into Mrs. Wells on November 16.
Quote Speech Grade Rubric
Write your quote here:
Write your citation information here:
Speech content (shaping sheet filled out correctly) 20 possible
Demonstrating understanding of the quote 10 possible
Citing quote source correctly 10 possible
Speaking loudly enough for all to hear 10 possible
Speaking slowly enough for all to understand 10 possible
Making eye contact with the entire audience 10 possible
Limiting verbal ticks 10 possible
Memorizing your speech (you may have three free peeks at your cards) 10 possible
Effort and Neatness on your Visual Aid 10 possible _____
Total 100 possible
Comments:
Speech Introduction Ideas
(Set the scene)
It is always a good idea to “grab” the listeners’ attention with an interesting opening to your speech. Your introduction can set the pace for your speech and ensure that your listeners are interested and involved in what you have to say for the entire speech. Here are some ideas for interesting “grabbers”:
Try an unusual or startling fact: you might start a speech on acupuncture by asking “Do you think it’s possible that wearing earrings might improve your eyesight? Pirates wore rings in their ears for this very reason. Although scoffed at for centuries, this idea is being reevaluated as part of acupuncture theory.”
Grab their attention with a question: “Who in the audience would like to earn an A in math this trimester?” (This grabber was used in a speech about study skills) Or, “Concentrate for a moment, and ask yourself: what do I see myself doing five years from now?” (A question grabber for a speech on setting goals)
Tell a short story: Use of a short story, true or fiction is a very effective means of getting an audience’s attention. People love stories because they build word pictures in their minds. This enables the listeners to be in an active mental state and to participate mentally in the presentation.
Tell a joke: Everyone enjoys humor and it can serve to form a bond between the speaker and the audience. Therefore jokes often make good grabbers. Here are a few examples: What did one hat say to the other hat? “You stay here, I’m going on ahead.” Well, today I’m going to tell you how you can get ahead…ahead in all of your school subjects. (A grabber used in a speech on good study habits.) Or, “Do you realize today is the anniversary of the invention of the Venetian blind? Big deal, you say. Well just think about it. If it weren’t for Venetian blinds…it would be curtains for all of us.”
Hopefully these ideas will help you develop an interesting “grabber” for your introduction. Remember, capture your audience’s attention early and you’ll have it for the entire speech!