2.3 Writer's Workshop: Speech

Preview-The Writing Process

Writing Goal: Speech

There is no limit to what a powerful speech can do to persuade others. To be effective, it needs to be both well-written and performed.

In this unit your task is write a speech to a specific audience to convince them of your opinion. You will also orally present your speech.

Workshop Overview:  Don't forget that the Writer's Workshop consists of 2 parts.

1.  Writer's Notebook:  Open your writer's notebook template for Unit 2 and complete the 2 teacher-directed activities and the 3 student-directed activities.

2.  Major Writing Piece:  Speech

1. Look at examples of an effective speech.
2. Plan your own.
3. Learn how to properly organize your speech
4. Write a first draft.
5. Revise your writing.
6. Perform and submit your final draft.

Writing Targets: By the end of this workshop you will have incorporated the following into your piece: A clear opening statement At least three supporting points in your body paragraphs and your speech that are supported. A strong conclusion. Confident, fluent and engaging oral presentation

Evaluation:

Click here for the rubric that will be used to grade your major writing assignment.

Click here for the rubric that will be used to grade your writer's notebook.