Overview
Personal Purpose Speech Requirements:
- Please make sure you answer the Personal Purpose Speech prompt following the outline template you submitted. Yes, the outline template is used both for the outline AND it is the same format of your actual speech.
- You MUST record your speech and submit it here. It should NOT be an audio recording but a video recording. I should be able to see your entire body in the video.
- Your speech should be extemporaneous, so you use note cards while you are speaking. You can not use your cellphone as a "note card". You also must also be standing during your speech.
- Do not edit your video for any reason. If you edit your video, you will receive an automatic ZERO (0) on the assignment.
- Speech should be 4-5 minutes long. There will be a 1-point deduction for every 10 seconds you are over/under the time limit.
- Review the rubric for information on how this assignment will be scored.
Live audience requirement:
- You MUST have a live audience of at least three (3) adults who are old enough to be enrolled in our classes.
- If you are unable to have a live audience "in-person" you may record your speech via zoom and have them join the zoom. Should you choose to present your speech in this style, you must still be standing in front of the camera and I should still be able to see you at least from the waist up.
- Your outline must in the EXACT outline template I have provided. Click here to view the outline templateInstructionsYour speech MUST have 3 main points. I am providing your main points only this one time, since it is your first speech. Main point #1: Why did you choose to attend SMC/college?Main point #2: What is your major and why? If you are undecided, what major are you interested in exploring? Main Point #3: What is a problem you would hope to solve in the world with your major or not? Feel free to view the Personal Purpose Speech Outline example Download Personal Purpose Speech Outline example. Note: this example is very long and has 4 sub-points for each main point. You do not need to have as many sub-points. 2 sub-points per main-point is sufficient. Requirements
- Every part of your outline must be filled out.
- 2 peer interview citations must be included in your rough-draft outline
- Take into consideration that this speech is 4-5 minutes long so have complete sentences and provide details in your sub-points.
- Save your file as a pdf and submit it here
Outline 1 Rubric Criteria Ratings Points Introduction Exceeds-Outline template provided by instructor was used.
-All parts of the introduction are completed: Attention getter, background, audience relevance, thesis, preview of main points.
-Strong introduction
-Complete sentences were used
-Transition to main point 1 was included1 ptsMastery-Introduction is not in the correct format.
-Parts of the introduction were incomplete/missing.
-Incomplete sentences used.
-Parts of introduction.
-Transition to main point 1 is incomplete0.05 ptsNo Marks-Introduction is missing.0 pts/1 pts Body Exceeds-Body of your outline has 3 main points.
-Body of your outline follows the prompt of the speech assignment. (main point 1: why did you choose to attend Santa Monica College?/ college? Main point 2: what is your major/ & why did you choose this major. If you are undecided, what majors are you interested in exploring? Main point 3: what problem in the world do you hope to solve with or without your major?)
-Headings have general information, subheadings are
more specific.
-2 peer interview citations were included. Citations are in different main points and complete. A complete peer interview citation includes: name of person interviewed, their credentials, and date of interview.
-Complete transitions were included between all main points. A complete transition includes: internal summary, sign-post, and an internal preview.3 ptsMastery-Body of your outline has 3 main points but not in the correct format.
-Body of your outline follows the prompt of the speech assignment but is lacking detail
-Headings have general information, subheadings are not as specific.
-2 peer interview citations were included. Citation/s missing parts (complete peer interview citation includes: name of person interviews, their credentials, and date of interview).
-Transitions were included but were incomplete2 ptsSome marks-Body of your outline does not have 3 main points.
-Body of your outline does not follow the prompt of the speech assignment
-Headings are present but subheadings are missing
-2 peer interview citations are missing0 pts/3 pts Conclusion Exceeds-Transition to conclusion included
-All parts of the conclusion are completed: review of main points, re-state thesis, and a memorable closer.
-Complete sentences were used1 ptsMastery-Conclusion is not in the correct format. -Parts of the conclusion were incomplete/missing. -Incomplete sentences used.0.05 ptsNo MarksConclusion is missing0 pts/1 pts
Although this outline template was covered in the Chapter 9 PowerPoint, I am presenting it to you again. You MUST keep everything that is in bold and delete everything else and plug in your own information. I have also attached a word document of this template here Download here, so feel free to download it and use it for your outlines.
Full Sentence Preparation Outline
I. Introduction
- Attention Getter: (grab audience’s attention, keep it short, be creative, don't say "hi, my name is Kim and today I am going to be talking about")
- Background: (one or two sentence summary on basic background info of your topic)
- Audience Relevance: (one sentence stating why the audience should care about it and want to learn about it)
- Speaker Credibility: (explain why you are credible to talk about this topic - could include former experience, interest and knowledge and/or state that you did research to learn more about it)
- Thesis: (carefully worded declarative sentence - sums up your speech- includes the ideas of all three main points)
- Preview of Main Points: (First I will talk about, then I will discuss, and finally I will look at )
Transition to 1stMain Point: (signpost, preview. Example: Let me begin my telling you why I chose to attend Santa Monica College)
II. Main Point 1: (Summary of your main point)
- Sub-point A: (Aspect #1 of your main point)
- Sub-point B: (Aspect #2 of your main point)
(more subpoints as needed)
Transition to 2ndMain Point: (summary, signpost, preview. Example: I just shared with you why I chose to attend SMC, next, I will tell you what my major is.)
II. Main Point 2: (Summary of your main point)
- Sub-point A: (Aspect #1 of your main point)
- Sub-point B: (Aspect #2 of your main point)
(more subpoints as needed)
Transition to 3rdMain Point: (summary, signpost, preview. Example: I told you all what my major is, next, I will tell you all about a problem in the world that I hope to solve.)
III. Main Point 3: (Summary of your main point)
- Sub-point A: (Aspect #1 of your main point)
- Sub-point B: (Aspect #2 of your main point)
(more subpoints as needed)
Signal the Conclusion: (signpost, a phrase signals you’re moving to your conclusion. Example: I told you all about a problem in the world I hope to solve, now I will wrap things up)
IV. Conclusion
- Review Main Points: (same as preview from intro but change to past tense - “First, I talked about…” rather than, “First, I will talk about…”)
- Restate Thesis: (from your introduction- but now in past tense)
- Memorable Closer: (the last thing you’re going to say, be creative and make it count!)
(If it is Bold, keep it.
If it is in parenthesis, (replace it).