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=**Romeo and Juliet Opening Speeches**=

MANO A MANO COMBAT, VERBAL-STYLE
In this quarter 4 benchmark you are to write and then perform the opening speech in a trial. You will speak for a certain position, making a convincing argument and delivering it effectively. You will be paired up with an opponent and will compete directly against that person in a duel of wits and argumentation.

The rubric you will be graded on is this:


 * BENCHMARK 9th grade presentation rubric.doc
 * In-class presentation of this assignment

*** The Gladiatorius Games**