"One Item" Speeches

“One Item” Speech


You will be giving a 2-3 minute speech talking about who you are as a person. You will need to pick ONE thing that overall represents you! Careful, this can be challenging – ONE item that you feel depicts who you are as an individual. Remember you can only choose one item. This could be a picture, object, etc. be creative!!! Think outside the box – could you create something that could give you more freedom to represent who you are?


Requirements


1.Select one item that encompasses you as a person.

2.Write a 2-3 minute speech including the following:

Begin by introducing yourself

Tell us about the item you chose & why this item says who you are

You may have a story or situation that relates to this item that you can share

Conclude you speech


Speeches will begin on WEDNESDAY Sept. 2 and continue on FRIDAY Sept. 4

Good Luck!







Name _________________
Class Period ____________
“One Item” Speech
rubric

Introduction

interesting & grabs audiences attention ______ 3 pts.

Body of Speech
_______
description of item 10pts.
how it encompasses who you are

Conclusion
_______
wraps up your speech & gives a smooth ending 3 pts.
Don't say things like: that's it or I'm done, etc.

Delivery _______
posture 5 pts.
voice level
clarity
eye contact
enthusiasm

Creativity & Effort _______
Was the item that you used creative? 4 pts.
Did you demonstrate effort on this project?


Total 25 points

Comments:


Grading Scale

A 25-23

B 22-20

C 19-17

D 16-15

F 14 or below