My speech due date is: I want to demonstrate how to: Step One: Selecting a Topic Select a topic that interests you! Select a topic that you would feel comfortable teaching something about. Select a topic that can be demonstrated in the classroom with materials allowable in school. (No food, weapon-like objects, etc.) Find a couple quick facts about your topic from a book or website source. Ideas scrapbook-----make craft project-----tie a tie----- make jewelry-----play an instrument----- clean your room-----write a screenplay-----snowboard-----line dance-----speak Italian-----do basic first aid-----take a photograph-----care for a pet catch a fish-----play chess-----recycle-----do a crossword-----wash clothes-----write a poem-----sew a button-----design a webpage-----set the table-----make a birdhouse-----frame a picture-----fix a bike tire-----wrap a package-----play a game-----relax-----write a letter-----prevent injury-----read music-----become the president-----tie a knot-----study teach a child to read-----quilt-----sign language-----design an outfit-----pack a suitcase-----change oil-----surf-----grow a plant-----draw-----train a puppy-----save money-----play soccer-----yoga-----juggle-----plan a trip-----exercise----tie dye Step Two: Writing the Speech Beginning: Grab the audience s attention right away in a clever lead! Share a few interesting facts about the topic and share your poem about the topic. Middle: Perform your demonstration to teach the audience something new! End: The conclusion of the speech should leave the audience with why you chose the topic and why the topic is special.
Step Three: Practicing the Speech It is a good idea to practice the speech several times before presenting in front of an audience. You could practice by standing in front of a mirror, or present to family members. As you improve, you will find that you may be able to memorize portions of your speech without relying on note-cards. Also, time yourself! You don t want to cut your speech too short, or go on for too long. Be sure to review the speech rubric for reminders on the speaking skills graded. Rubric / 25 points Content (10 points) Strong knowledge of topic shows preparedness Introduction includes a few interesting facts about topic Poem about the topic is shared Sequenced steps of demonstration are easy to follow Conclusion summarizes why the topic was selected Meets time requirement of at least two minutes Body Language & Voice (1o points) Eye contact is maintained throughout Confident posture is maintained throughout Loud and clear voice Lively and exciting voice Conversational pacing of voice Visual Aid (5 points) Creative & Eye-catching demonstration materials Materials are provided for the audience to participate *** Parent evaluation worth 1 bonus point due on day of speech
Parent/Guardian Evaluation of Speech Student Name Parent Signature Directions: Watch your child perform the speech, and then complete the ratings below. A 4 is considered superior and a 1 is considered not present. Feel free to write additional comments in the space provided. Rating (1-4) The sequenced steps of the demonstration were easy to follow. Eye contact and a loud speaking voice were maintained throughout. The introduction of the speech was exciting and caught your attention! The conclusion of the speech shared the personal significance of the topic. Overall, what impressed you the most about the speech? What suggestions would you make to help improve the speech?
Demonstration Speech Writing o Beginning Attention Getter Interesting Facts about Topic #1 #2 #3 Personification Poem
o Middle Demonstration I m teaching the class how to Here s how I ll get the audience involved: Here s the steps that I will show the class Use transitions with each! 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: o End Significance of why I chose this topic:
Demonstration Speech Example: Fun with Origami Beginning: (Attention Getter, Interesting Facts, and Poem) Wow! How would you like to create your own work of art like these beautiful pieces? You should try origami, the Japanese art of paper-folding. Did you know that origami started in the 6 th century in Japan and in the 1900s it came to the United States? Some people are considered master paper folders, the most famous of whom is Akira Y. of Japan who has created thousands of new shapes. Due to the myth that if you fold 1,000 paper cranes, you would receive a magical wish, the crane is the most popular shape in origami. Today, the crane represents peace around the world. In 2000, the International Peace Project folded 1 million cranes worldwide to symbolize their peace efforts. These facts came from the non-fiction book called, Easy Origami, by Mary Meinking. Now, I d like to share my personification poem I ve written about origami Demonstration: I m going to teach the class how to fold a piece of origami. (Distribute a square piece of origami paper to each student) 1 st : First, fold the square paper in half to form two identical triangles. Like this! 2 nd : Next, fold one of the side corners upwards to make a 90 degree angle. Like this! 3 rd : Now, turn the piece over and fold the top corner flap down. Like this! 4 th : Then, fold the unused corner upwards just like the first one. Like this! 5 th : Finally, flip the piece over again and fold the new top corner down again. Like this! 6 th : In conclusion, open up your brand new origami cup! Congratulations!!! Conclusion: (Significance) In conclusion, I hope you enjoyed learning about origami and creating your very own origami today. Perhaps after today s demonstration, you will try origami again in the future. I chose this topic because I have always loved paper folding as a child. I ve been creating origami for the last few years and really think it s a fun form of art! It s really simple to make, there are thousands of designs, and all you need is a square sheet of paper, and you re ready to fold!
Personification Poetry Project Name: DUE DATE: Written poem stapled to this sheet due on the day of your speech Think about an object you will use in your demonstration speech. Write a descriptive poem that personifies the object and uses rich figurative language. You may decide to break the poem into 2 or 3 stanzas, or add a rhyme scheme if you choose. You must underline all of the figurative language in the poem. See the rubric below for specific requirements. You will read the poem in the introduction of your speech, so you want it to add an element of excitement, creativity, or humor for the audience! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EXAMPLE: Book or Mirror? My book is like a mirror into my life I can see myself in the character s soaked muddy shoes My book smiles at me when the characters find joy As a warm green spring day filled with the chirping of new arrivals My book taps me on the shoulder when it wants me to listen up Pulling me each evening Into a new awareness, action, and adventure A million times, my book calls me It is a telephone that constantly rings And I ll always answer its call Poem Rubric Poem is 6-8 Lines at minimum 6 Poem personifies an object with at least 3 human qualities; and 3 each are underlined Poem includes 1 underlined simile 2 Poem includes 1 underlined metaphor 2 Poem includes 1 underlined hyperbole 2 Poem uses at least 2 underlined sensory words to create imagery 2 Poem has no spelling or grammar errors 2 Poem is neatly written or typed 1 /20 points