1. Reflection Papers
Informative/Persuasive/Poetry/Celebration
A reflective essay is a piece of writing that basically involves your views and feeling about each one of the
speeches that you will delivery this semester (Informative, Persuasive, Poetry & Celebration). The goal of a
reflective essay is to not only discuss what you learned about each speech, but to convey your personal
experiences and findings from each delivery.
You are required to write four reflection essays. Each reflection paper is required to be written with 500 words or
more (page and a half)/12 font/doubled spaced/Times Roman.
In writing your reflection papers, please consider the following categories below as supporting guides:
Professional
Conversational
Projection
Vocal Variety/not monotone in the delivery
Avoided fillers, such as, um, like, tongue clicking, smacking
Stood up straight/posture
Avoided Pacing/Rocking
Main Point/Thesis
Eye Contact
Natural Delivery/Voice
Well-developed essay & outline
Visuals & Demonstration
Attention Getters
Portfolio
Communication
Well-developed hand-out
MLA Work Cited Page
Opening Stand point/Closing Stand point
Demographics
Audience Centered
Audience
Natural Voice
Interaction with partner
Body
Gestures
Cultural Awareness
Anxiety
Humor
Stories
Toast
The reflection essays are due at the end of the semester. The date will be determined later.