Opinion Speeches try to persuade the audience to reconsider their thoughts and feelings about a certain topic.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1B

It is ok to begin, "Today, I'm going to give a speech about..."

• Yes, it lets the audience know what the speech is about

• No, this is a weak way to state the purpose of the speech.

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.4

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.4

When beginning a speech you should...

• ...listen to the needs of the audience.

• ...ask people what they want you to talk about.

• ...always start with a joke.

• ...grab the attention of the audience

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Audience members will most remember...

• how I made them laugh.

• falling asleep.

• my reasons/points.

• the beginning and end of the speech.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Strong speeches...

• A. contain regular eye contact.

• B. are given by a speaker who whispers.

• C. may be easily heard due to volume.

• D. Both A and C.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Using facts throughout my speech...

• ...is a way to waste time and get me through this!

• ...bores the audience.

• ...is an effective way of using evidence to support the point I am trying to make.

• ...is a legit way to show off.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Gestures are a strong way to help stress certain ideas in a speech.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

An anecdote is...

• ...the medicine for a snake bite.

• ...a short, personal story.

• ...a short explanation.

• ...a word my teacher uses to show off.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

A person has given a strong speech when...

• ...they have remained on topic and explained their reasoning.

• ...they have included a song and/or dance in the performance.

• ...they have dressed up.

• ...they have explained little about the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is this an example of?

...remember what is was like to be at school, remember how much work you had!

• Exaggeration

• Repetition

• Emotive Language

• Facts and Statistics

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A