NAME ____________________
CLASS:
DATE:
Introduction Speech
About the Speech
For this speech, you will introduce yourself to the class and the teacher. You will present
interesting information about yourself!
Requirements
You should be able to…
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State your first and last name
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Today’s date (the date of the speech)
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Your age
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Your date of birth
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At least one sentence telling something interesting about yourself
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At least one sentence telling about your family
You should focus on…
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Speaking clearly
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Speaking with an appropriate volume for others to hear you
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Good eye contact by scanning the audience
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Good posture
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Showing you have practiced the speech at home
Think About It
Answer the following questions to decide what you should include in your speech:
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On which date will you present your speech? _____________________________
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How old are you? ___________
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When is your birthday? __________________ (month, date, and year)
Ideas for sentences telling about yourself:
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What is a hobby of yours? __________________________________________________________
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What types of books do you like to read? __________________________________________
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What is your favorite book? _________________________________________________________
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What is your favorite TV show or movie? ___________________________________________
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What is your favorite food? _________________________________________________________
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What is your favorite season and why? _____________________________________________
NAME ____________________
CLASS:
DATE:
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What is your favorite sport? Do you play any? _____________________________________
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Do you play an instrument? If so what kind? _____________________________________
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Other ideas: _________________________________________________________________________
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Once you have completed these, highlight one sentence that you would like to
share with the class.
Ideas for sentences that tell about your family:
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Do you have any siblings? What are their names? ________________________________
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Is there anything in particular that you would like to share about them?
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Once you complete this, highlight one sentence that you would like to share
with the class.
NAME ____________________
CLASS:
DATE:
Example Speech:
“Good afternoon class BA/BH. My name is Jane. Today is Wednesday, March 8, 2017. I
am twelve years old, and my birthday is May 21, 2004. I enjoy baking yummy desserts.
I have an older sister named Kelsey and a younger sister named Ellie. Thank you for
listening. Do you have any questions?”
Neatly write your final speech here. Write in complete sentences:
“Good afternoon class ___________. My name is _______________________________. Today is
__________________, March __________, ______________ (the date you give your speech). I am
___________ years old, and my birthday is ____________ _______, ____________. I enjoy
_______________________________________________________________________________________________.
(Fact about your family)______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________.
Thank you for listening. Do you have any questions?”
This is the speech you will present in one week. You cannot use this to help you
when you present it to the class. Be sure to practice at home and memorize the
speech.
Proof of Practice: Fill this out and have your parent sign this.
Practice #1
Date:
Time:
Practice #2
Date:
Time:
Practice #3
Date:
Time:
Parent Signature:
NAME ____________________
CLASS:
DATE:
Introduction Speech Rubric
This is for your speech teacher to fill out. Do not fill this out. You may read over it
to see what your teacher is evaluating you on.
Speech Components:
Yes
No
Item
States first and last name
States complete date
States age
States complete birth date
Shares at least two sentences describing, explaining, or
telling something about themselves and their family
Oral Language Presentation Components:
Yes
Needs
No
Item
Improvement
Speaks clearly
Has appropriate volume
Makes eye contact with all members of
the audience
Has good posture
Shows evidence of having practiced the
speech at home
Teacher Feedback:
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