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Objectives:
1. To allow students to introduce themselves to the class
2. To provide students with an easy, comfortable, first speaking experience in the public speaking class
3. To introduce students to the process of speech making and presenting
Speech Details:
In preparation for this speech, select an object that represents a significant aspect of your cultural background,
personality, values, ambitions, etc. Using the chosen object as a starting point, you should develop a speech that
explains how it shows who you are and how it relates to your life.
For example: A new father/mother might select a diaper/bottle/baby blanket as a vehicle for discussing his/her
new identity as a parent. An avid tennis player might select a tennis racket to illustrate her passion about the
sport and how that passion shapes her personality. Or an artist might pick a paint brush to represent how she
expresses herself and her ideals through painting.
If possible, you should bring the object of your speech to class on the day of the presentation. If this is not possible
because the object is too large, too rare, or too valuable, you should bring in a model, drawing, or photograph of the
object.
The purpose of this speech is not to explain the object in detail, but to use it as a vehicle for
the speaker to introduce herself or himself to the class.
Organizational Guidelines:
Wear clothing appropriate for your audience and occasion. You will be standing.
Turn in a typed outline (developed based on the sample provided).
If using a visual aid, prepare it before the start of class
o If it is a digital file, have it saved in MULTIPLE locations (flash drive, e-mail, student drive) and make sure
the format is compatible with software in the classroom.
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Transition statement: The exterior of my shoes can tell you a lot about what I do, but they can also provide clues to who
I am and where I have been.
II.
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Day/Section:
Date:
INTRODUCTION
Gained Attention
Introduced Topic Clearly
Previewed Body of Speech
/2.5
BODY
Organization/Main Points clear
Effective Transitions
Content Clearly/Equally Covered
/5
CONCLUSION
Summarized Speech
Strong Concluding Remarks
/2.5
DELIVERY
Eye Contact
Body Language
Vocal Projection/Variety
/5
OVERALL PRESENTATION
Appeared Prepared
Met Assignment Goals
Delivered within 3-5 minutes:
/5
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Outline Content
Outline Structure/Format
/5
TOTAL SCORE:
/25
Additional Comments:
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