Share with the class a collection of another author's work that you have
united into one topic or theme.
Presentation needs to be timed between 4 and 5 minutes.
General Information
Choose three selections from literature that are united into one topic or
theme. Your topic can be united by subject, author, genre, style, etc. Good
speeches will have one clear main topic throughout speech, also good eye
contact, good introduction and conclusion, vocal variety, evidence of
preparation and good use of time.
Specific Information
Three selections are required (you can have more), with at least one of the
selections being poetry (song lyrics = poetry). A copy of your outline is due
to Mrs. Young before the speech, and if you give her a copy your selections
before you give your speech, it is worth 200 points.
Required Form:
Introduction
Summary Step
Purpose
Closure Step
Attention Step
Speech Skills Measured Three
Selections
Purpose Step
Body Transition to Selection A. . . .
..
Selection A
Transition to Selection B
Selection B
Transition to Selection C
Selection C
Conclusion
Important Points to Remember:
Selections must be Published
Good Introduction and Conclusion
Good Eye Contact
Good Vocal Variety
Evidence of Preparation
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The most common unifying elements are Authors,
Genre (Style or Category), Emotions, Topic, or Form.
Selections can be connected through similarities or
contrasts. For example, a speech on love may have a
selection showing what love is NOT, thus helping us
to define "what is love?"
Time Requirement is for the speech only.
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Passing out goodies, moving the class inside or
outside, etc. will not count on your time.
Topic. . . . . . . . . . . . . Form. . . . . . . . . . . . Author
Horror Rhythms and Rhymes
Edgar Allen Poe
Love
Poetry
William Wordsworth
Hate
Sonnet
Mark Twain
Revenge
Narrator
Shakespeare
School
Surprise Ending
Emily Dickinson
Unstable Emotions
Fear Laughter and
Humor
Anger
Joy and Happiness
Romance
Murder
Shame
Being a Nerd
Smart Athletes Hypnotism
The Holocaust
Women
Men Nurses
Pets
Fantasy and Science Fiction Fairy Tales
The Military
World War I
World
War II
Police Officers
Gunfighters
Gangs
Rap Music
Country Music
Classical Music
Christmas Seasons of the Year
Family Car
Good Luck!
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Have your outline ready before you plan to give
your speech, and have a copy for the teacher. Don't
ask to leave to "make a copy" of outline or
selections. The outline is required.
Having a copy of the selections for the teacher before
you give your speech will add 200 points to your
extra-credit.