Pet Peeve Speech

Hi, studes! Here are the guidelines for your Pet Peeve Speech in class.

1. For 1.5 to 3 minutes, you will be in front of the class to deliver a speech about a major pet peeve that you have. This speech is a chance for you to really express your emotions.

2. Your speech must contain three basic parts - the introcduction, the body, and the conclusion. 3. You must use an attention getter and at least 3 concrete examples to support your topic. You must also propose ways or measures to address your pet peeve.

4. In order to seem sincere, you must use passionate language, vivid gestures, facial expressions, and varied voice projection.

5. You may speak from a manuscript or from extemporaneous notes. Take note! You may "speak from" and NOT "read from."

6. There will be no extension or postponement of schedule for this speech.

7. You will be graded based on the following criteria:

A. Introduction (5pts)

• Attention getter


• Ability to connect with audience


• Clear thesis

B. Body (20pts)

• Utilizes concrete examples and vivid language


• Observes conciseness


• Relates with/connects to audience

C. Conclusion (5pts)

• Restates thesis


• Summarizes main poits


• Ends with a "thinker"

D. Delivery (30pts)

• Eye contact


• Gestures and facial expressions


• Voice projection, volume, rate


• Poise and confidence


• Preparedness


• Time limit

Please don't hesitate to ask questions if you have any. The activity takes place on December 1-3. I have attached a video clip of a sample of a pet peeve speech which I pulled out from YouTube. Please find time to view it.

God Bless!