Tribute
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Definition
• [ˈtribyo͞ot]
• NOUN
• an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude,
respect, or admiration
• "synonyms: praise · sing the praises of · speak highly of ·
commend · acclaim · tip one's hat to · applaud · salute · honor
· show appreciation of · recognize · acknowledge · pay homage
to · extol · laud
Poem
• Dad Tribute
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Lovable
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Tribute to Maya Angelou
• Why We Will Return to Maya Angelou, Again and Again
• As we mourn Maya Angelou, who died today at 86, we can find no
better tribute than this one delivered by President Obama at the
White House a few years ago.
As a girl, Marguerite Ann Johnson endured trauma and abuse that
actually led her to stop speaking. But as a performer, and ultimately a
writer, a poet, Maya Angelou found her voice. It's a voice that's spoken
to millions, including my mother, which is why my sister is named Maya.
By holding on, even amid cruelty and loss, and then expanding to a
sense of compassion, an ability to love -- by holding on to her humanity
-- she has inspired countless others who have known injustice and
misfortune in their own lives. I won't try to say it better than Maya
Angelou herself, who wrote that:
History, despite its wrenching pain,
Cannot be unlived, and if faced with courage,
Need not be lived again.
Introduction
• (Attention-getter) Who has had the greatest influence on your
life? For many of us, a special teacher probably comes to mind.
• (Credibility) Throughout my career as a student, many teachers
have come and gone and have been loved and hated, but none
has had a greater impact then Mrs. Jean Wright, my senior
English teacher.
• (Reveal Topic) Certainly, all of us have had teachers who evoked
strong emotions in us, both positive and negative; but it is time to
pay tribute to this very special lady.
• (Preview Body of Speech) Mrs. Jean Wright is the epitome of
warmth, concern for others, and courage as she proved both in
her professional and personal lives.
Body
• Annecdote: There are so many examples of why Ms. Wright is so special.
• Body
• . Jean Wright taught her students by her example of warmth.
• Ms. Wright always had a smile and an inspiring thought to share.
• Ms. Wright helped me through a difficult time in my life.
• Annecdote: My high-school problems did not compare to the trials Ms.
Wright faced while teaching .
• Jean Wright taught her students by her example of courage.
• 1. Ms. Wright maintained a positive outlook when lost her home in a flood.
• Despite all , Ms. Wright never missed a class.
• Annecdote: In addition to giving her all to her students, Ms. Wright also
donated her time to the community.
• Jean Wright taught her students by her example of concern for others.
• Ms. Wright volunteered for several local charities.
• Ms. Wright always put others' needs before her own.
• Annecdote: So I hope you have seen what a truly unique and wonderful
individual Jean Wright was. (Prepared audience for conclusion)
Conclusion
• Conclusion
• I'm sure that we have all had teachers who were special to us in
some way, and I hope you can see how Mrs. Wright's warmth,
concern and courage made her special to all her students.
(Reinforced central idea.)
• The impact that this lady had upon those who knew her was
undeniably proven when the announcement of her death as a
result of the cancer which she had fought for so long caused a
football stadium full of screaming fans to fall silent and to reflect
upon the great loss the school, the community, and the world had
suffered. (Ended with strong impact)