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CYCLE 3 PREPARED SPEECH – OWN TOPIC

GRADE 12

Examiner(s) & Moderator(s): ASSA

Date: 27 / 07 / 2023 Total: 20

QUESTION PAPER

Please read the following instructions carefully

• This Question Paper consists of one question.

• Read the rubric carefully before attempting the speech.

• Use the total marks that can be awarded for each section as an indication of the detail required.

• It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present your work neatly.

• Answers written on paper other than the Answer Book, as well as typed answers, will not be
marked.

• If more pages are needed, additional copies of the last lined page in the Answer Book may be
made.

• Follow the instructions on the Answer Book cover carefully.

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PREPARED SPEECH

A speech gives you freedom to speak. The power of speech is undeniable because giving a speech is
using your rights to voice things out. By giving a speech, we can express our opinions and views. We
can stand up and fight for what we believe in.

Controversy attracts people like ants to honey. Whether it’s something that happens in the
neighbourhood or in the political arena, it evokes discussions that last months or years.

A controversial persuasive speech involves selecting a topic that is controversial in nature and it must
be one that either stands the test of time or belongs to the current world we live in.

Watch the TED Talk given by Richard Green where he talks about the greatest speakers in history:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0a61wFaF8A

KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND:

1. The guiding rule here is that learners should talk to their audience, not at them.
2. Learners should choose a topic that is important to them. Sincere enthusiasm and personal
conviction about the subject automatically aid the quality of the presentation. Stock or common
topics should be avoided: to be successful, these need an individualised approach.
3. The speech should not be a mere collection of facts gleaned from one source or other: it must
present a point of view and be persuasive. Facts should be clearly integrated within the fabric
of the speech.
4. Ideas must be presented in a clearly structured way, with an effective introduction and a firm
conclusion.
5. Content should be enriched with sufficient information and ideas.
6. Language should be sophisticated without being overly formal and should display a good
vocabulary.
7. The prepared speech should not be presented in a 'public speaking manner'.
8. While the speech should be well rehearsed to ensure confidence, it should never be learned
off by heart or read from full notes. A spontaneous manner and the confidence from knowing
the topic well are what the audience appreciates most.
9. Learners should use only cue cards with words/ phrases on these. A full text is distracting and
causes learners to read. Reading from a written text should be heavily penalised.
10. Learners should stand in a relaxed manner, and use natural gestures, body language and
facial expression to convey their meaning.
11. Voice needs to be varied in terms of pitch, speed, and volume.
12. Pauses should be used between sections. Never rush - the audience needs time to absorb
what is being said.
13. Eye contact with the whole audience is essential.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

• You are required to deliver a 4 to 5 minutes-long formal oral presentation.

• You must create a speech around any topic based on your stance.

• Your speech must clearly express your ideas and opinions, showing awareness of your
audience, and must be argumentative in nature.

• You need to focus on your expression, pace and intonation when delivering your speech.

• You must include a bibliography of references you have used for your task.

• You will be assessed according to the rubric attached.

• You are reminded that this forms part of your oral mark. You therefore need to give this
task your full commitment.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

For this task you have to prepare TWO files.

1. The Video Recording of your Prepared Speech. In the recording, your face and
upper body must be seen clearly. (Under My Personal Zone – My Software Essentials
on brainONLINE, find the software and instructions for converting your recording to the
correct format for submission on the upload link.). You will paste a SHAREABLE LINK
in the RICH TEXT EDITOR section of your upload link. (Please view the HOW-TO
video on how to do this.)
2. The Answer Book containing the marks page, the rubric, a written copy of your
prepared speech and bibliography. You can upload this in the FILE UPLOAD section
of your upload link.

TOTAL TASK: [20]

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PREPARED-SPEECH RUBRIC

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 ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE
CYCLE 3 PREPARED SPEECH – OWN TOPIC
GRADE 12

Examiner(s) & Moderator(s): ASSA

Date: 27 / 07 / 2023 Total: 20

ANSWER BOOK

Student’s name and surname:

Total number of pages

Student number: S to be submitted:
Scan and upload guidelines Marks awarded
Refer to the ‘My Brainline Student Guide’ for
comprehensive guidelines and suggested Internal External
Question Marker
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1. Use the following settings when you scan Mark 1 Mark 2 Mark 3
your Answer Book:
- Scan as text
- Scan at 150 x 150 dpi 1 20
- Scan using an A4 document size
- Scan as black and white/greyscale Total
2. Scan your pages in the correct order and the [20]
same orientation.
3. Remember to complete and include page 1
and page 2 of the Answer Book.
4. The rubric, if included with the assessment,
should also be scanned and uploaded.
5. Save your scanned pages as a single PDF,
unless stipulated otherwise.
6. When saving the scanned document, name it
as indicated in the upload link, including the
underscores.
7. After you have saved the document, open it
to make sure that it looks correct and is
readable.
8. Upload the document on brainONLINE.com.
9. Make sure that the document has uploaded
correctly by opening and viewing it before
finalising the submission. Blank, illegible or
incorrect documents will receive a mark of
zero, and resubmissions are not accepted.

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 DECLARATION OF AUTHENTICITY
Complete the declaration below. This page MUST be submitted along with your assessment. It may not
be submitted separately. If this page is not submitted or completed in full, this assessment will receive a
mark of zero.
Plagiarism: Using information from a source, published or unpublished, such as a book, a webpage or another
student’s assessment, without acknowledging that source and, in this way, pretending that it is your own work.
Plagiarism is regarded as a type of theft. It includes, but is not limited to the following: to directly copy information
from a source, and to slightly change someone else’s work and present it as your own.

STUDENT’S DETAILS

Student’s full names and surname: …………………………………………………………………………

Student number: S

a) I understand what plagiarism is, and that it is wrong to commit plagiarism.

b) This assessment is my own work.
c) I did not copy someone else’s work and I did not receive the answers from someone else.
d) I accept that I will forfeit the marks awarded for this assessment if I am found guilty of plagiarism
and/or other transgressions with regard to the content of this document.
e) All internet material, physical study material and/or any other source material used to complete
this assessment, if permitted, have been acknowledged in a complete bibliography in accordance
with the Harvard method.

Student’s signature: ……………………………………… Date: …………………………………………

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COPY OF PREPARED SPEECH:

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