Miss Buck: May 2013

We will begin our "In the Bag" speeches on Monday, May 20. Students will receive a district speaking score for their presentation based on: ideas and content (details, main ideas); organization (clear beginning, middle, end, and transitions); language (good word choices, grammar, humor, metaphor, simile use); delivery (eye contact, good speed, volume, energy, fluency, no fillers, body language); and visual aids (large enough to see, enhances presentation, uniqueness).

Assignment
Students are to select three unique items that symbolize who they are and place them in a small (or large) paper sack.

Students will write a 2-3 minute informative speech telling about these objects and what the objects mean to them.

Students are to: - use transition words or phrases (first, next, furthermore, in addition, additionally, etc.)
                         - use at least 5 adverbs in the speech (underlined on note cards)
                         - use 5 note cards to organize what they will say.
Following is how students are to use the cards:
Card 1       Introduction
                  Students are allowed to write their entire introduction on this card.
Card 2-4   Item cards
                 Write about the three items on each of card using bullet-pointed speaking reminders, not sentences
                  A. Describe each unique item chosen
                  B. Share why it shows who you are
                  C. Be sure to include transition words
                  D. Include an ending for each paragraph
                  E. Place directions for yourself in parentheses
                       (Example: "Take award out of the bag now")
Card 5      Conclusion
                 Students are allowed to write their entire conclusion on this card.

NOTE: If your site appears broken or in Spanish and there isn't a button to translate, use wikipedia and wikitravel as jumping off points (use the tips Miss Buck gave in class)

Note about resources: Although every website that this page links to was reviewed, sites change over time and many sites have links to other sites that I have not reviewed. Remember the surf-safe mantra: never give out your full name or other personal information online. You wouldn't tell a stranger this information, and you shouldn't tell it to anyone online either...none of the sites below should ask you for your information. If you find a site that you feel should be removed based on content, please let Miss Buck know.

A note about Wikipedia: Miss Buck is well aware of the fact that anyone can write anything on Wikipedia. However, Miss Buck believes that Wikipedia is a good jumping off point for your research on this assignment...you are working for a travel company and the information Wikipedia provides is detailed enough to get you started.

Where to begin:

CIA World Fact Book

a. Click on the link above.

b. Choose your country from the drop down menu

c. Scroll down, reading the map and information as you go. Use this information to complete your country profile

US Department of State: Background Notes

a. Scroll down until you find your country

b. Read all country information to complete your country profile

Other General Latin America Links:
1. Virtual Tourist
2. WikiTravel
3. Lonely Planet
4. Country Reports
5. Foders