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For communication class.answer the questions on the attached template with 2 to 3 sentences. this is for a wedding toast.

Think about a special occasion speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice.

The speech can be for any context and any length, but the purpose must be to commemorate an occasion. See the list of example occasions for inspiration.

Download and answer each question in the Unit 1 Touchstone Template based on the speech you are thinking of:Touchstone1Template.doc

Consider your audience, purpose, and thesis. Answer each of the questions related to audience, purpose, and thesis. Answer in detail, using complete sentences.

Review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated. Contact a Sophia learning coach with any questions.

Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.

Submission checklist

_ I have completed all aspects of the template.
_ I have answered each question using complete sentences.
_ My answers demonstrate thoughtful consideration of each question.
_ I have adhered to all of the length and formatting requirements.
_ I have read through the rubric and I understand how my Touchstone will be evaluated.

Requirements

Answer each question with 1 to 3 complete sentences

Your responses should be 300 to 500 words in total

All writing must be appropriate for an academic context

Follow academic writing conventions (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting)

Composition must be original and written for this assignment; plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited

Use a readable 12-point font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins

Submission should include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition

Submit a single file only, including the answers to all questions

Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.

	Proficient	Acceptable	Needs Improvement	Needs Substantial Revision
Alignment: Special Occasion Speech 20 points	Purpose, audience, and thesis are well aligned. If the intended message were delivered to the intended audience the targeted purpose would be achieved.	Purpose, audience, and thesis are mostly aligned. If the intended message were delivered to the intended audience the targeted purpose would be partially achieved.	Purpose, audience, and thesis are misaligned. If the intended message were delivered to the intended audience the targeted purpose would not be achieved.	Purpose, audience, and thesis are absent or unclear.
Response Quality 20 points	Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; frequently includes insights and details. Demonstrates correct understanding of audience, purpose, and message.	Demonstrates a somewhat thoughtful reflection, but some responses are lacking in detail or insight with minor misunderstandings of audience, purpose, and/or message.	Demonstrates limited reflection. Critical aspects of audience, purpose, and/or message are misunderstood.	Answers are absent or very limited.
Requirements 10 points	Met all requirements (answered all questions, used 1-3 complete sentences for each question, wrote 300-500 words in total).	Met two requirements (answered all questions, used 1-3 complete sentences for each question). However, the total length is between 200 to 300 words.	Skipped one or two questions, did not always use complete sentences, or total length is under 200 words.	Skipped three or more questions, primarily wrote in fragments, or total length is under 100 words.

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Public Speaking Touchstone 1 Template
Complete the following template, including all parts.  Fill out all cells using complete sentences, aiming for one to three complete sentences for each cell of the template.
Audience
	A1.
	What is the correct context for the speech?  Where and when will it be given?
	
	The correct context for the speech is public as in this speech there would be a lot of people who would be listening to it. The speech is a wedding toast speech so it would be given at the marriage or the reception venue and it will be given during the official lunch.
	A2.
	Who is the audience and what are their characteristics? 
	
	The main audience of this speech would be the bride and groom as the wedding toast speech would be specifically addressed to them while the people present at the wedding would also be the audience as they would be the ones listening to it.
	A3.
	Why has the audience come to hear the speech?
	
	The audience bride and groom are there to hear the speech as it is their wedding and the speech is their wedding toast speech in which I would be wishing them good luck for their future while the other listeners are the wedding guests.
	A4.
	What are the interests of the audience?

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Alignment: Special Occasion Speech

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