10 Steps that will lead you to success:
brainstorm topics for your speech
choose a topic that really resonates with you
ask yourself if your topic will allow you to write about it AND be persuasive
or can your speech be argumentative
search for the best title for your speech
avoid getting it perfect the first time
practice thinking and writing in French
avoid writing in English and translate into French
an ideal speech will usually have many drafts
remember to give yourself plenty of time to practice your speech
Expectations met when working on a FRENCH SPEECH
1. make oral presentations on topics of your choice
2. use various grammar and appropriate language conventions
3. use appropriate language conventions
4. create a variety of texts, selecting the appropriate form and language to suit the purpose and the audience
5. revise your writing to ensure that ideas and opinions are clearly presented
6. recognize and use appropriate language structures
7. revise, edit, and proofread your writing, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and conventions of style
8. incorporate newly acquired vocabulary into your written work
9. use French-English and French dictionaries to verify spelling, confirm the meaning of newly acquired words and phrases, and expand your vocabulary
When presenting your speech...
be ready to express yourself clearly
Your audience will pay attention to...
the ideas that you are developing
how logically you have structured your speech
If you would to be evaluated...
be creative with your use of the language
make sure that you proofread your work
practice your pronunciation
read and present your speech out loud
make sure to speak loudly enough
avoid sounding monotonous
vary the intensity of your voice
to answer questions related to your speech after your speech
practice speaking spontaneously
be ready to ask your audience to repeat themselves in case you will not hear their question
try to answer to the best of your abilities