Topics for term 3 speeches

TOPICS FOR SPEECHES TERM 2:

Select a topic from the list below and present one side of the argument. You need at least three main points as well as a counter argument. You may use facts and research as well as your own opinion as well as any props that may help your speech. 

Perth should be the capital city of Australia.

Beaches are better than pools.

Dogs are better than cats.

Rugby is better than AFL.

Boys are more intelligent than girls.

Art is the best subject at school.

PERSUASIVE SPEECH RUBRIC

Name________________ Person marking________________

ASPECT	EXCELLENT	GOOD	SATISFACTORY	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
INTRODUCTION	Gains attention of the audience well, introduces topic and what side they are on clearly.	Introduces topic quickly saying what side they are on.	Mentions topic but not in much detail and it is unclear what side they are on.	Mentions either topic or what side they are on but not clearly.
PREPERATION	Has at least three arguments prepared, a counter argument and a rhetorical question with palm cards.	Has two to three arguments prepared, a counter argument or rhetorical question with palm cards.	Tends to jump from one argument to another without going into detail with little information or palm cards.	Arguments are hard to follow or clearly unpractised. No palm cards present.
ENTHUSIASM	Facial expression and body language convey strong enthusiasm and interest	Facial expression and body language sometimes convey enthusiasm and interest	Used some facial expression and body language at times.	Didn’t show much enthusiasm or confident body language
EYE CONTACT	Eye contact with audience the full time (except when glancing quickly at notes)	Eye contact with audience most of the time but glanced for slightly too long at notes.	Some eye contact but often read off palm cards or notes	Not much eye contact, only occasionally glancing at the audience.
CONFIDENCE	Speaks at an appropriate pace	Speaks slightly quickly or slowly	Speaks a bit slowly or a bit fast	Speaks far too quickly or slowly
CLARITY	Speaks clearly all the time with an appropriate noise level.	Speaks clearly most of the time but stumbles on the occasional word	Speaks clearly most of the time but stumbles a lot on different words or get stuck what to say next.	Speech doesn’t flow, student keeps stopping and starting.
CONCLUSION / TIME	Speaks for up to 3 minutes. Finishes strongly.	Speaks for around 2 minutes. Concludes speech clearly.	Speaks for 1-2 minutes and makes it clear the speech is over.	Speaks for less than 1 minute and ends speech abruptly.