Special Occasion Speech Assignment Instructions

Time: 2-3 minutes

Worth: 20 points
3x5 notes allowed
Copy of speech required with rubric (each different speech will have its own rubric)
Students will choose an occasion and select an appropriate speech from the following: Award
Acceptance, Award Presentation, Eulogy, Inspiration, Introduction, Roast, and Toast.
Please follow the guidelines listed with each type of speech
Award Acceptance
Accepts the award graciously
Gives credit to others
Humble
Expresses what award means to
you
Award Presentation
Names the organization giving the
award
Describes the selection process
Describes values represented by
the award
Mentions qualifications of the
recipient
Expresses Enthusiasm
Does not reveal winner until the
end
Eulogy
Points out what was significant and
good about the person
Attempts to comfort the group
Makes the person memorable
(relates a personal story or
anecdote)
Expresses sorrow or deep regret
Inspiration
Welcomes audience
Tells a story or anecdote
Clear Message
Focuses on
attribution/characteristics of
audience

Introduction
Gives credibility to the introduced
speaker
Spurs interest in the speaker's topic
Sounds well rehearsed with a
"clever" transition to the
speaker/speech
Correctly introduces speaker
Roast/Toast (share the same rubric)
Focuses on some positive
attribute/characteristic of the
person
Refers to the occasion
Communicates enthusiasm
Creates a vivid, memorable image
of the person(s) being honored
Proposes toast at the end