Use this speech to introduce yourself to the class in more depth. Choose three objects that symbolize important aspects of your life. Present the objects one at a time, reflecting on what they say about you. Try to talk about each object in a way that helps the class to understand more about your interests, your hopes, and your life.
INTRODUCE your speech with a question, a proposition, a riddle, or something that catches our attention.
DEVELOP your bag and your three objects with stories. Try to use examples, reasons, and ideas from your life that will help the class to know you better.
ORGANIZE your presentation with a clear mental outline. Sometimes a chronological outline works well (Past-Present-Future.) Sometimes a most-to-least or a least-to-most important outline is helpful.
CONCLUDE with a thoughtful, memorable “button.” Try for a creative way of bringing your ideas together. (Avoid dull, un-thought-out endings such as “Well, that’s about it” or “Hey, that’s my speech”!!!)
Language Style: Go for superior word choices, sentence structure, and word usage.
Presentation Style: Try to incorporate all the virtues of strong performance we have discussed: Eye contact, diction, posture, and all the rest.
Speaker’s Notecards and a copy of your Outline are due on the day you speak.
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