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A 10:001 or 10:003 Unit ~ Analysis and Mapping of Space and Place

Formal Assignments

Speaker’s Names:

Topic:

Time:

Central Idea:                                                                     

Central idea clearly stated and deals with the question of to whom and for whom

Subordinate ideas support central idea

Distinct and appropriate arguments

Analysis:                                                                           

There is clearly identified rhetorical tools used

The documents are clearly broken-down and interrogated

Speakers go beyond the claims of the material

Supporting materials                                                          

Specific details relevant to topic (i.e. there is an artifact presented to analyze)

Arguments clearly articulated

The answer to the question ‘why’ is provided

Organization                                                                      

Beginning: engaging, indicates purpose, transitions evident; shared speaking duties

Development: major sections clearly identified, internal summaries and transitions

Ending: significance of topic maintained

Delivery                                                                              

Extemporaneous style; they talk to the audience

Gesture and body language helpful

Eye contact appropriate and meaningful

Rhetorical Choices                                                               

Speech adapted to assignment: was it interesting?

Division of responsibility is equal

Enthusiasm and tone appropriate

Comments:

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