Name ____________________________
Object Speech
For this speech, you need to choose an object to describe. It should be a practical object.
Things to Include in Your Object Speech
1.
Begin with an interesting opening to gain the attention of your audience.
2.
Show the object and completely describe it.
3.
Tell the uses of the object. These may be practical or humorous or both.
4.
Include any other important information about the object.
5.
End with a strong conclusion. Do not say, “I am done.” Or “That is it.”
6.
Your speech should last one to two minutes!
Object Speech Rubric
Materials
__ Uses note cards (2 points)
__ Uses visual aids (an object)
1 2 3 4 5
Content
__ Begins with an introduction (3 points)
__ Includes a body (9 points)
__ Shows the object and describes it
__ Explains the uses of the object
__ Includes other important information
__ Ends with a conclusion (3 points)
Presentation
__ Maintains eye contact (3 points)
1 ___ 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3 4 5
__ Uses his/her voice to set a tone (1 point)
__ Uses gestures as appropriate (1 point)
Total ______/25 points