Unit 4—Commemorative (FA2015) Page 1 Unit Five: Commemorative Speaking Total points for this unit: 125 Readings: 18 and review 12 Commemorative speaking, also known as special occasion speaking, gives speakers experience in one of our most commonly used speech. A manuscript is used instead of an outline because the intention is not to be “informative” or “factual”, but to use stylistic delivery skills that affect the audience more thoughtfully and emotionally. Manuscripts are used for speakers who give speeches at weddings, funerals, graduations, anniversaries, and breaking-ground ceremonies, to name a few. Time: 4-5 minutes Prepare and present a 4-5 minute speech that pays tribute to a person, concept, organization or institution. Harsher penalties will be applied, up to a full letter grade, for going over/under time. Student Critique Sheet: None Self-evaluation: No self-evaluation with this unit. Visual Aids: No visual aid requirement for this speech, but you may use them if you choose to. Manuscript: You will bring two manuscripts: one you will use during your speech, (marked up with delivery notes), and the other I will use to follow you as you speak. Avoid spelling, typographical or grammatical errors. Failure to proof your written work will result in a reduction of your grade. Not including a final draft of your manuscript for grading will be a 20 point deduction. PREPARE FOR SPEECH DAY IN TWO STEPS: STEP ONE (D2L): Before you come to class… You will attach a copy of your completed, typed outline, including your works cited, in the D2L drop box. If you have not attached your outline by the time I get home and grade your speech you will lose points on your speech. Save your file in this way using your own name: White_Shaun_Commemorative_FA2012 Be sure to save your work as a .doc or .docx file—if I cannot open it then it does not count. Print off one copy of the Commemorative Student Critique Sheet STEP TWO (Folder): Before you come to class…On the day you are scheduled to speak you will provide a folder with the following documents: Your typed manuscript speech (Commemorative) The professor critique sheet PENALTIES FOR NOT PROVIDING THE CORRECT INFORMATION: *I will never accept late outlines or other materials. Not including the professor critique sheet in the folder: speech cannot be graded--ZERO! Not including a copy for the instructor to follow during the speech: 20 point deduction Not submitting a copy in D2L: 5 point deduction Unit 4—Commemorative (FA2015) Page 2 Your speech should accomplish the following: Identify and illustrate the virtues possessed by your subject Careful consideration for word choice and examples that “paint the picture” of your subject. Employ colorful, concrete and evocative language. Strong use of clear stylistic devices: you must employ at least three stylistic devices in your ...