Introductory+Speech

The 7th Grade Speech Class focuses on speech writing while still using the delivery tools learned in 6th Grade. This first speech really challenges the students to be creative in their writing and delivery. Each student is paired with another classmate to interview. They must take the time to learn interesting facts and stories about the person assigned because they will then be required to give a two minute speech introducing this student to the class.
 * Introductory Speech**

The trick is to be creative in the introduction as well as make the speech flow. The tendency is to list likes and dislikes, but these lists can be rather boring. Rather, how can we make the audience connect with the speaker and the one being introduced?

For this speech, I don’t use the rubric. Every student will either get a 25/25 or a 24/25 depending on how much effort he/she seems to have put into the speech. I usually take the time between speeches to point out the good things, and maybe a few things they need to watch for (without putting someone down in the process).