SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS: 3 to 5 minutes - 80% Extemporaneous Delivery. There will be...

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SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS: 3 to 5 minutes - 80% Extemporaneous Delivery. There will be no feedback. NOTE: Use your imagination. Be creative. You can be inspired by true moments from your life but you must adapt it for class purposes as if it's happening in the present moment. Though this speech is not research based, you can use an outside source such as an actual quote or excerpt, if you want. I. Introduction A. Attention Grabber: (For example: you may include a personal story to open the speech, or a definition/description that characterizes the person, thing or situation, or an appropriate quote, even an amazing (cited) statistic related to the situation, person or thing.) B. Setting & Description of Occasion: (Describe the Setting: what season?; what time of day; location?, etc. Ex. "We are gathered here this midsummer evening under the stars facing this endless Pacfic Ocean...") C. Credibility & Specific Purpose: (Who are You? What is your relationship with the person, thing or situation? What's your intention/goal? Ex. "Credibility: For those here who do not know me, my name is Lisa Craig, I am Ana Craig's daughter. I witnessed, since I can remember, an amazing woman who made this abandoned lot into a community garden and center for all in our neighborhood. Specific Purpose: Thus, we are gathered here this clear Spring afternoon in the South Bronx to honor Ana by naming this garden: Ana Craig Community Garden & Arts Center.") D. Relevance & Thesis: (Why is this person, award or situation relevant or important to the those gathered? Create this connection. State a full sentence statement thesis as well. Ex. "Relevance: All of you have been able to enjoy the benefits of countless free and organic vegetables and fruits. During summer time, we have enjoyed live concerts and arts fairs by local artists under blue skies or the stars. We have become better because of this. No longer an abandoned drug infested lot. Thesis: It is a vibrant outdoor community center for all: This place is a testament of what we can do to better our lives for the love of neighborhood.") E. Preview: (Ex. "In the next few minutes, I will share with you who Ana truly was, her efforts toward creating this garden, and the blessings it has given to all of us in the community.") II. Body A. Biographical or Historical information: (Elaborate about the person or place or award being honored or given. If there is an award involved, share info about the history and significance of the award.) B. Specific Anecdote: (In connection with Person or Place or Award, share a personal story or elaborate how this subject has helped you and others. Be very specific.) III. Conclusion A. Summary: B. Decisive Closing: SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH TEMPLATE SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS: 3 to 5 minutes - 80% Extemporaneous Delivery. There will be no feedback. NOTE: Use your imagination. Be creative. You can be inspired by true moments from your life but you must adapt it for class purposes as if it's happening in the present moment. Though this speech is not research based, you can use an outside source such as an actual quote or excerpt, if you want. I. Introduction A. Attention Grabber: (For example: you may include a personal story to open the speech, or a definition/description that characterizes the person, thing or situation, or an appropriate quote, even an amazing (cited) statistic related to the situation, person or thing.) B. Setting & Description of Occasion: (Describe the Setting: what season?; what time of day; location?, etc. Ex. "We are gathered here this midsummer evening under the stars facing this endless Pacfic Ocean...") C. Credibility & Specific Purpose: (Who are You? What is your relationship with the person, thing or situation? What's your intention/goal? Ex. "Credibility: For those here who do not know me, my name is Lisa Craig, I am Ana Craig's daughter. I witnessed, since I can remember, an amazing woman who made this abandoned lot into a community garden and center for all in our neighborhood. Specific Purpose: Thus, we are gathered here this clear Spring afternoon in the South Bronx to honor Ana by naming this garden: Ana Craig Community Garden & Arts Center.") D. Relevance & Thesis: (Why is this person, award or situation relevant or important to the those gathered? Create this connection. State a full sentence statement thesis as well. Ex. "Relevance: All of you have been able to enjoy the benefits of countless free and organic vegetables and fruits. During summer time, we have enjoyed live concerts and arts fairs by local artists under blue skies or the stars. We have become better because of this. No longer an abandoned drug infested lot. Thesis: It is a vibrant outdoor community center for all: This place is a testament of what we can do to better our lives for the love of neighborhood.") E. Preview: (Ex. "In the next few minutes, I will share with you who Ana truly was, her efforts toward creating this garden, and the blessings it has given to all of us in the community.") II. Body A. Biographical or Historical information: (Elaborate about the person or place or award being honored or given. If there is an award involved, share info about the history and significance of the award.) B. Specific Anecdote: (In connection with Person or Place or Award, share a personal story or elaborate how this subject has helped you and others. Be very specific.) III. Conclusion A. Summary: B. Decisive Closing: SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH TEMPLATE