Special Ocassions


Home Categories Tips Meet the CGBHS team Objectives Messages	Public Categories: Demonstration extemporaneous speaking 4-minut e moments in History oratory public address special occasion radio speaking
	The challenge to the speaker is to make an appropriate presentation which responds to the constraints of the occasion. In considering "appropriateness" of the speaker's work, attention will be paid to the purpose the speaker chooses, the position taken, the content, organization and general stylistic "tone," and the manner of delivery. It is possible that a speech may pursue more than one of the standard general purposes of informing, persuading, and entertaining. Speaker may use visual materials but such materials must support-not dominate-the presentation. This category is calls for a speech, not a visual media show. The "situations" for 2004-2005 year Rules: 1) Prior to the presentation, the participant is to announce which of the situations has been chosen. This announcement must be brief and is not considered part of the presentation on which the student will be evaluated. 2) Maximum time limit is 8 minuets. There is a 30 second grace period. 3) The use of one 4 x 6 note card is optional. 4) Visual supporting materials may be used. 5) The use of a speaker's stand is optional. Here are some tips.