Five Things Speech for High School Public Speaking
1. 5 Things
Speech
Getting to Know You
Ms. Huckabee
Chapin High School
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5 Things Speech – to start
Choose 5 Things that tell us something about
you
Examples:
-a car key could represent driving
-a baseball cap could represent your favorite team
-a medal could represent something you won
◦ There should be a clear, unifying theme to all of
your items.
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5 Things Speech – to
remember
Limited to one photo
All items should fit in a box/bag
Items should be thoughtful—not shallow
Do not bring:
Weapons or dangerous items
Any other items not allowed at school
Expensive or priceless items
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5 Things Speech – to prepare
Explain what each item is and/or represents
Give your audience DETAILS!
Be sure we can identify the theme that unites
your items.
You must tell us your name, but you cannot tell us
your name in the first sentence.
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5 Things Speech – to present
Present from memory or using outline
Must have items with you to present
(not accepted late)
6. 5 Things Speech
Grading
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Items are included All 5 items are
included.
4 items are included. 3 items are included. 2 items are included.
Theme The theme is evident
for all 5 items.
The theme is evident
for most items.
The theme is evident
for some items.
The theme is not
very clear.
Supporting details Supporting details
are included for all 5
items.
Supporting details
are included for 4
items.
Supporting details
are included for 3
items.
Supporting details
are included for 2
items.
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7. 5 Things Speech
Grading
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Items are included All 5 items are
included.
4 items are included. 3 items are included. 2 items are included.
Theme The theme is evident
for all 5 items.
The theme is evident
for most items.
The theme is evident
for some items.
The theme is not
very clear.
Supporting details Supporting details
are included for all 5
items.
Supporting details
are included for 4
items.
Supporting details
are included for 3
items.
Supporting details
are included for 2
items.
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