This document provides instructions for a "5 Things Speech" assignment. Students are asked to choose 5 items that represent something about themselves and present a short speech explaining each item and their significance. The items should have a clear unifying theme. Students are limited to one photo and their items must fit in a box/bag. They will be graded on including all 5 items, making the theme evident, and providing supporting details for each item. The goal is for the audience to learn something about the student through the items they select.

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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