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    How to Speeches

    Copy of emailed parent letter is below this schedule. 

    Requirements: attention getter and interesting closing statement, 3 main ideas with supporting details, one main idea must be researched based, a demonstration, several visuals, 3-6 minutes in length, eye contact, elevated voice, fluency

    Friday, November 8th

     Turner

    Seffi

    Elena

    Elijah

    Troy

    Miles

     

    Friday, November 15th

     Abby

    Safia

    Kyla

    Brock

    Blaine

    Zev

     

    Friday, November  22nd

    Noah

    Chase

    Alexa

    Brianna

    Desmond

    Stella

     

    Friday, December  6th

     Matthew

    Victoria

    Sandy

    Ava

    Ryder

    Yuren

     

    Dear Parents,

    Our next round of speeches is coming! It is a “how to” speech and your child has been brainstorming possible topics for this upcoming speech. For more ideas, www.ehow.com has a ton of possibilities.

             On these "How to” speeches, students will be evaluated on an interesting "attention getter", three main ideas, and an interesting closing.  You can help your child by making sure the speech is within the appropriate time frame (3-6 minutes for demonstration) and encouraging them to rehearse at home.  The children may only use their outline during the speech, as the goal is for them to feel comfortable enough so they can converse with their audience. They should not write out or memorize every word they have to say. With enough practice, a simple conversation-like effect will be achieved.

             In class, we have learned that a “how-to” speech should incorporate elements of demonstration to ensure the audience’s understanding (think infomercial). As students speak, they should be systematically demonstrating what they are talking about. Props are essential, and the process should happen right in front of our eyes (items may be cooked prior, as in a cooking show). Almost anything will work as a topic, as long as there are enough steps in the process to fit within the time limits. Hand and body movements are essential in this presentation, too.

             The information should not just come from personal experiencethere should be some background research associated with this presentation as well. Kids should know their subjects and be able to tell relevant information while presenting. For example, if your speech topic was “How to make candles”, the speaker should also include the history of candle making, their uses, etc. either in a separate main idea or throughout the demonstration.

             Let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing our “how to” speeches!

            

                                                                   Sincerely,

     

                                                                                     Stacey Hamilton

     

     

     

     

    All About Me Speeches 

    Copy of emailed parent letter is below this schedule. 

    Requirements: attention getter and closing statement, 3 main ideas with supporting details, AT LEAST one visual, 3-5 minutes in length, eye contact, elevated voice, fluency, speak with exprssion

    FRIDAY, Sept 20

    Elena

    Stella

    Troy

    Seffi

    Sandy

    Victoria

     

    FRIDAY, Sept 27

    Elijah

    Safia

    Miles

    Zev

    Abby

    Brianna

     

    FRIDAY, Oct 4th

    Ryder

    Alexa

    Chase

    Desmond

    Kyla

    Blaine

     

    FRIDAY, Oct 11th

    Matthew

    Brock

    Turner

    Yuren

    Ava

    Noah

     

     

    September 10, 2019

     

    Dear Parents,

    In order to give the kids an opportunity to develop their oral language and public speaking skills, we are starting the SpeechMasters program. In a formal meeting format, the students are given the opportunity to compose and deliver prepared speeches, evaluate speeches, respond to prepared questions with impromptu speeches, and take on other leadership or assistant duties. The first round of speeches begins on Friday, September 20th. Not all the students give their prepared speeches this day, so please refer to the schedule located on our class website. 

    This first speech is an autobiographical speech entitled "All About Me.” Students are evaluated on the content and their delivery skills. Content requirements include the following: interesting attention getter, three main ideas with supporting details, and an interesting closing that ties back to the introduction and gives the audience a sense of closure.  The delivery skills evaluated are eye contact, voice level, fluency, and speaking with expression. You can help your child by making sure their speech is within the required time frame (3-5 minutes) and encouraging them to rehearse at home many, many, many times!!

    The students started working on the first draft of their speech outline today. The ultimate goal is for the students to only use an outline during the speech. They should aim to NOT write out or memorize every word they have to say. With enough practice, a simple conversational-like effect will be achieved.

    Students also need to create a Google slideshow to accompany their speech. In addition, they may bring in other props or artifacts that will add to the visual element of their speech, however that is not required. Please make sure your child practices displaying all visuals at home as they speak.

    I hope your child has fun writing and rehearsing their speech. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to watching all of the students’ oral language and public speaking skills grow this year!

                               

                               Sincerely,

     

                                                 Stacey Hamilton