Something I Treasure

Write one well-written and thought-out paragraph. Use complete sentences and correct grammar. Upper classmen should be writing paragraphs with compound and complex sentences that are a minimum of six sentences long. Things to consider

1. Eye Contact--Was it difficult using a manuscript?
2. Nervousness
3. Audience Feedback
4. Preparation 
5. Speaking Rate (too fast? too slow? too many pauses?)
6. Gestures (Did you do any?)
7. Poise and Presence 
8. Introduction and Conclusion
9. Organization
10. Facial Expressions
11. Visual Aid

What went well? What do you need to work on for the next speech? Be as specific as possible! 

In addition, leave feedback for at least two students. Feedback should be specific and original. 

Extra Credit Speaking Opportunity

Many of you have had extra speaking opportunities in the ML community, at your home churches, at your sport's banquets, for chapel, and many other places and occasions. Describe your speaking opportunity and you will receive some extra credit based on your response, your practice time, the length of your speech, and your efforts in helping us understand the event in your post. Things to consider as you write...

What was the occasion?
Was it an impromptu speech or did you prepare?
Where you speaking alone or were you part of a group?
How long did you prepare?
Did you practice with an adult?
How long was your speech?
How many people were in the audience?
Did you receive some feedback from audience members? What did they say?

As always, grammar and syntax are important! Due by January 8 (11:59 p.m.)

1 Minute of Fame Speech

What are you famous for doing? After your one minute of fame speech, reflect on it below. Write one well-written and thought-out paragraph. Use complete sentences and correct grammar. Upper classmen should be writing paragraphs with compound and complex sentences that are a minimum of six sentences long. Things to consider (you do not need to include all of them)

1. Eye Contact
2. Nervousness
3. Audience Feedback
4. Preparation 
5. Speaking Rate (Too fast? Too slow? Too many pauses?)
6. Gestures (Did you do any?)
7. Poise and Presence 
8. Introduction and Conclusion
9. Organization
10. Facial Expressions
11. The actual trick, talent, or gift you shared--would you do that again or pick something else?

What went well? What do you need to work on for the next speech? Be as specific as possible!