THE TOAST - UNIT 3
25 pts for the script
25 pts for the performance
1 minute maximum - (minimum 45 sec)
A great toast can make an event memorable for all the people there who hear it.
To make your toast one of those worth remembering, it just takes a little consideration before you step up to the mic.
To make your toast one of those worth remembering, it just takes a little consideration before you step up to the mic.
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Here are a few suggestions for writing a good toast:
- Who are you toasting?
- What's the crowd or "the room" like?
- Is certain language or content off-limits?
- Is this a formal setting or a casual one?
- Are the people assembled friends of yours
Knowing what your audience expects, likes, doesn't like, and wants to hear will help you write a good toast.
2.) Remember: there's no "I" in "toast." - Chances are, if you've been asked to do the toast, you are not the subject being toasted.
- Whether you're applauding a new couple
- the success of a business venture
- a family milestone
- a holiday
Make sure the toast doesn't become "all about you."
As a general rule, don't use "I" and "me" as often as you use the names of the people you're toasting. "We" is also a great word to incorporate.
3.) Keep it brief (1 minute max). Regardless of the occasion, long-winded is never a good idea.
- Focus on the most important emotions
- Elements of the day
- What are the things you most want to express?
Consider whether you really need extended anecdotes to make these points.
4.) Write your toast - then read it out loud to see how long it takes. If you think it's too long (over a minute) you're probably right.
Another reason to read your toast out loud is to see if you've written things that are too much like tongue-twisters, run-on thoughts or just too wordy to work. You may have a great sentiment written down, but find it doesn't sound so great when it's read aloud.
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HINTS AND TIPS
(A video that provide additional help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CARfWj-kfzY
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Rubric / Proficiency Scale
TOAST learning Goal: Students will know the steps and materials
needed to write an effective toast for many different occasions.
Proficiency scale for delivering TOAST
speeches
(A+) –
student demonstrates a mastery in preparing a one minute toast centerd around a
worthy subject and a message for the intended audience. The student also is
able to effectively engage the whole audience with excellence in volume,
clarity, audience scanning and eye contact. Student has an excellent control of
the outlined speech and uses intros, transitions and conclusion tactics
effectively.
(A- and
B+) - student demonstrates a proficiency
in preparing one minute toasts centered around a worthy subject and a message
for the intended audience. The student also is able to engage the whole
audience with good volume, clarity, audience scanning and eye contact. Student
has control of the outlined speech and does make of use intros, transitions and
conclusion tactics.
(B and C+)
- student demonstrates a partial ability (with some assistance) in preparing
one minute toasts. The topic is a worthy
subject and there is the ability (with some assistance) to find a message for
the intended audience. The student is somewhat consistent in engaging the whole
audience with good volume, clarity, and audience eye contact. Student has some
control of the outlined speech format and does make some worthwhile of use
intros, transitions and conclusion tactics in the script.
(C and D)
- student limited ability (with assistance) in preparing one minute
toasts. The topic is an appropriate
subject but lacks a message for the intended audience. The student isn’t always
engaging the whole audience. Student has
limited control of the outlined speech format and is still discovering the use
of intros, transitions and conclusion tactics in a script.
0 (F) –
Student can not complete the assignment, even with assistance.
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