Overview
Part One
Submit an outline! Though a formal sentence outline isn't required, structure your presentation around a thesis statement with a logical introduction, body, and conclusion.
- INTRO - Start with an attention-grabbing opening.
- BODY -Develop your main idea with supporting points, weaving in biographical facts.
- CONCLUSION - End with a recap and a closing statement.
- MY SHOW AND TELL OBJECT WILL BE A PAIR OF GLASSES!
- INSTRUCTIONS
- For this assignment, prepare a memorable self-introduction speech. Select an object thatrepresents your personality, a unique skill or talent, your aspirations, or something you holddear
- Ask yourself at least one of these questions as you consider your object:
- 1. In what ways does this object represent who I am or who I aspire to be?
- 2. What beliefs does this object symbolize for me?
- 3. What is the personal significance of this object to me?
- 4. Does this object show my purpose for pursuing a college degree?
- 5. How does this object demonstrate what I value? Does it evoke an emotion?
- 6. Does this object offer insight into my worldview?
- SPECIFIC DETAILS: After choosing your object, begin preparing your speech. While a formal,sentence outline isn't mandatory, your presentation should be structured around a centralpoint (thesis statement). Organize your thoughts logically, ensuring your speech includes anintroduction, body, and conclusion. Create an opening statement to capture the audience'sattention. Develop your main idea and arrange supporting points accordingly. Attempt toincorporate biographical facts throughout your speech.
PART TWO- OBJECTS: (Describe)_________________________________________________
Ask yourself the following questions. Write answers in complete sentences. I. Introduction - Did I gain my audience’s attention? (Briefly explain.) II. Body/Content A. Did I arrange my content in a logical order? (Briefly explain.) B. Did my audience appear genuinely interested in what I had to say? (Briefly describe.) III. Conclusion - Did I close my speech with impact? Was my speech memorable? (Explain.) III. Delivery - Did I hold the attention of everyone in the audience with the use of direct eye contact, vocal variety, volume, inflection, enthusiasm, professionalism (attire), and confidence? Given that speaking abilities are honed through each speech, it is important that you examine your skills following every speech presentation. This candid self-assessment will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, enabling you to learn and grow.
My strengths as a speaker are____________________________________________________________ My weaknesses are_____________________________________________________________________ If I had to do this speech again, I would change_______________________________________________