Deliver a 5-7 minute capstone public speech with multimedia visual aid (CCSS SL.8.4; SL.8.5; SL.8.6)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~4 min
eng.g8.s.ex_23
Mini Speech Pvlegs
Prompt
Deliver a 60-second mini-speech: 'Why my capstone topic matters.' Apply all 6 PVLEGS dimensions. Peer scores you on PVLEGS card.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
60-sec timing + 4+ PVLEGS dimensions visibly applied + peer-scored 3+/4 on ≥4 dimensions = mastery
Hints
- Plan brief; don't read; eye-contact rule-of-thirds.
- Pause 1 second after key claim.
Misconceptions to watch
- Reads notes instead of speaking.
- Over-runs 60 seconds.
Used in lessons