Object Speech
Objective: To promote self-confidence in speech by using an object as a
visual aid.
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Bring an object to class.
The object will need to be practical.
Show the object and completely describe it.
Tell the uses of the object. These may be practical or humorous or both.
Tell anything else that pertains to the object that may be of interest to the
audience.
6. The speech may be either informative or entertaining.
7. Time requirement is 1 ½ min. – take or give 10 seconds.
Make sure the attention getter in your introduction and conclusion tie together!
Attention getter ideas: stories, quotes, facts, jokes, etc…
Thesis statement: Today I’m going to tell you about………….
Object Ideas:
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Tennis racket
Pen
Gum
Belt
Rubber band
Toothbrush
Pillow
Newspaper
Toilet paper
Pan
Cell phone
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Pop bottle
Band-aid
Piece of paper
Car keys