"In the Bag" Speech

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.