Choose an item about which you can tell an interesting story. It doesn't matter what the item is because this is a public speaking exercise. If your item is not available to bring to school (a pet, a weapon, a person, something very valuable), you can bring a picture of it -- a photo or a drawing is fine.
Develop a two minute speech inspired by the item. Your speech should not focus on describing the item -- we can see it. It should be a story INSPIRED by the item. When you are practising your speech, say it out loud and time it. You should speak for two minutes! Longer is not better. Shorter means you won't have time to engage your audience.
You will present your speech to the class (the schedule is on the bulletin board in the theatre). You must speak clearly and project your voice. You must make eye contact with the audience and speak in an expressive voice to engage their attention. Your story should follow the plot line, introducing the setting and people involved, telling about how the item impacted you and why you chose it. End with something like, "this is what I learned from the hike in the woods" or "in conclusion, my grandmother was the most important influence in my life". It is fine if the story is emotional, but make sure you can get through it without being overwhelmed. DO NOT START YOUR SPEECH WITH "SO" OR END IT WITH "YEAH".
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