Interview Speech

  • Interview your partner and obtain written responses to all of the questions. DO NOT SKIP ANY QUESTIONS. As your partner answers the questions, be sure to get detailed answers. Ask why, how, when? Single word answers are not acceptable. For example, Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden because I like the all-you-can-eat soup, salad, and breadsticks.
  • Organize the information you have obtained.
  • Eliminate unhelpful responses.
  • Categorize answers (family, hobbies, activities, etc.)
  • Write your speech.
  • Organize information into paragraphs. Use a prewriting graphic organizer to help you.
  • Add an introduction and conclusion.
  • Type your speech. You may want to use large font so that you can see it more easily when presenting.
  • Design a visual aid.
  • This can be a poster, handout, PowerPoint, etc.
  • It should be visually appealing and easy to see/read.
  • Speech requirements
  • Submit written responses to interview questions.
  • Type your speech.
  • Submit your typed speech and interview responses on the first day of presentations. If you do not, your work will be considered late, regardless of when you actually present.
  • Your speech must be 4-5 minutes in length.
  • You must have an attractive visual aid that enhances your presentation.
  • Interview Questions:
  • Name:
  • How many family members do you have? Describe your family.
  • Do you have a favorite sibling?
  • Where were you born?
  • What is your birthday?
  • What is your zodiac sign?
  • What do you like about CentralDauphinHigh School?
  • If you could change something about CDHS, what would it be and why?
  • What are your school activities?
  • What are your leisure activities/hobbies?
  • What is your favorite color?
  • What is your favorite musical group?
  • What is your favorite song?
  • What is your favorite book?
  • What is your favorite movie?
  • Who is your favorite actor/actress?
  • What is your favorite television show?
  • Where is your favorite place to shop?
  • What is your favorite sport?
  • What is your favorite college sports team?
  • What is your favorite professional sports team?
  • Describe yourself using three adjectives.
  • What was your favorite vacation?
  • If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  • What has been your greatest success?
  • What has been your greatest failure?
  • How would you like people to think of you?
  • People would be surprised to know what about you?
  • What is your favorite restaurant?
  • What is your favorite breakfast?
  • What is your favorite lunch?
  • What is your favorite dinner?
  • What is your favorite snack?
  • What is your favorite season of the year?
  • Who was or is your favorite teacher?
  • What is your favorite academic subject?
  • Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
  • What career path will you most likely choose?
  • Who is a role model in your life?
  • What do you find most annoying?
  • What was your most embarrassing moment?
  • What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?
  • Who is your best friend?
  • What is your favorite saying/expression/quote?
  • What is your favorite flower?
  • What is your favorite candy?
  • What is your favorite dessert?
  • What is your favorite holiday?
  • What is your best quality?
  • What is your biggest flaw?
  • If you won a million dollars from the lottery, what would you do with the money?

Grading Rubric

10 / 9/8 / 7 / 6 / 5
Content / Abundance of material clearly related to topic; points clearly made; sound logic evident / Sufficient information related to topic; many good points but uneven balance; some logic evident / Great deal of information related to topic; little use of logic evident / Some information related to topic; little use of logic evident / Topic unclear or content is off topic; no evidence of logic presented
Coherence/
Organization / Topic is clearly stated; persuasive logic developed with support; high impact introduction; clear conclusion; flows together well; effective use of transitions / Most information presented in logical sequence; generally very well organized, but better transitions needed between ideas / Concept and ideas somewhat connected; few clear transitions; flow and organization choppy / Concept and ideas loosely connected; lacks clear transitions; flow and organization choppy / Presentation choppy and disjointed; does not flow at all; development of topic is vague; no apparent order of presentation
Non-Verbal Delivery Skills / Effective use of non-verbal skills (5) / Good use of non-verbal skills (4) / Fair use of non-verbal skills (3) / Poor use of non-verbal skills (2 or 1) / No evidence of non-verbal skills (0)
Verbal Delivery Skills / No grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; no vocalized pauses / Few (1-2) grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; few vocalized pauses / Some (3-4) grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; some vocalized pauses / Several (5-6) grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; several vocalized pauses / Many (7+) grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; many vocalized pauses
Visual Aid / Visual aid is clearly visible, organized, colorful, eye-catching, neat, and topic-enhancing / Visual aid is mostly visible, organized, colorful, eye-catching, neat, and topic-enhancing / Visual aid is somewhat visible, organized, colorful, eye-catching, neat, and topic-enhancing / Visual aid is not visible, organized, colorful, eye-catching, neat, and topic-enhancing / No visual aid exists, or visual aid is irrelevant to presentation

Non-Verbal Skills Utilized:

  • Appearance
  • Eye Contact
  • Facial Expressions
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  • Effective Gestures
  • Good Posture

  • Deduction:Adherence to time (-2 points for every

30 seconds under) ______

  • Deduction: Preparedness (-10 points per day late) _____

50 points