Students will give a speech presenting 5 items that represent something about themselves. Each item should have a clear connection to an overarching theme. Students should explain each item in detail without stating their name in the first sentence. Speeches will be graded based on including all 5 items, clearly demonstrating a unified theme through the items, and providing supporting details for each item. Certain items like weapons or expensive items should not be brought for the speech.

1. 5 Things
Speech
Getting to Know You
Ms. Huckabee
Chapin High School
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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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. 5 Things Speech – to present
 Present from memory or using outline
 Must have items with you to present
(not accepted late)
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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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