Speech #1: Introductory Speech & Visual

Speech #1: Introductory Speech & Visual Pre-Write & Brainstorming

As I mentioned in earlier, the first thing we’ll be doing in class is an Introductory Speech. You will write and deliver a 2-3 minute speech that uses a visual aid of your choice (more on that later). This speech will allow for me and your audience to know who you are. Before we start, however, let’s do some pre-writing and brainstorming.

10 Adjectives 1. Quickly, without thinking, jot down 10 adjectives then describe you. Put them below. 2. Next, speak to your classmates/friends/family and ask them for adjectives that describe you. If you can’t speak to anyone you know, consider speaking to your classmates; you might be surprised. Jot the adjectives below. 3. Then, look over each list and select three that you think are the most significant. Put a star next to each and write them in the corresponding spaces below. 4. Next to each adjective, write down the details of a story or of an anecdote that reveal that particular quality in your being.

10 Adjectives Which I Think Describe Me 10 Adjectives Which Others Think Describe Me 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. 8. 9. 9. 10. 10.

Significant Adjective Story Details that Significant Adjective Story Details that Demonstrates Trait Demonstrates Trait Personal Introduction Idea Free-Write

1. Please look at the question below and answer each one. You will, however, only have 30 seconds to jot down your ideas. 2. Then, go back to at least three and answer them in much more detail on the table below. You will have 2 minutes per question.

a) What are you passionate about? l) What activity has played or plays an important part in your life? Tell the story and distract the message. b) What are some of your goals for the year? For your life? m) What is your motto?

c) What is the most important physical object in your n) What do you like very much? life? (take a photo of it and bring it to class) o) What do you hate or dislike? d) What is your greatest fear? p) What skills have you developed? e) When have you been embarrassed? q) What is your lifestyle? f) When have you worked on a project and completely lost track of time? r) Can you come up with a turning point or milestone in your life? g) How do you remain upbeat while reading or watching the news? s) What is your hobby or interest in you spare time?

h) When have you witnessed injustice? What happened? t) What is a pet peeve or another very familiar topic you like to talk about, to do or to discuss?

i) What is your guilty pleasure? u) Where you are from? Do your roots reveal something about yourself that is new for the audience? j) What has been occupying your mind most recently? v) Who means the most to you in this world? k) What did you regret ever saying or even posting on social media? w) What distinguishes you from other individuals?

Questio Topic Response n Shield Fill out the following information in the appropriate parts of the shield.

Banner: First and Last name A: Something you will never change about yourself. B: What do you want to be when you grow up? C: What is something you want to do before you die? D: Something you are good at. E: Favorite quote (book, movie, song, athlete). F: Organizations you belong to.