in the bag speech
TRANSCRIPT
Your mission:Think of 3 unique objects that you could place in a small (or large) paper sack that symbolize who you are.
Here are some requirements…
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creatively beautifully
Use 5 adverbs
Adjectives (just a few) Appearance Adjectives
adorablebeautiful
cleandrab
elegantfancy
glamoroushandsome
longmagnificent
old-fashioned
plainquaint
sparklingugliest
unsightlywide-eyed
Condition Adjectives
alivebettercarefulcleverdeadeasy
famousgiftedhelpful
importantinexpensive
mushyodd
powerfulrichshy
tenderuninterested
vastwrong.
FeelingsAdjectives
angrybewildered
clumsydefeated
embarrassedfierce
grumpyhelpless
itchyjealous
lazymysterious
nervousobnoxious
panickyrepulsive
scarythoughtless
uptightworried
FeelingsAdjectives agreeable
bravecalm
delightfuleagerfaithfulgentlehappyjollykindlivelynice
obedientproud
relievedsilly
thankfulvictorious
wittyzealous
Shape Adjectives
broadchubbycrookedcurveddeepflathigh
hollowlow
narrowround
shallowskinnysquaresteep
straightwide.
Size Adjectives
bigcolossal
fatgigantic
greathuge
immenselargelittle
mammothmassiveminiature
petitepuny
scrawnyshortsmalltalltiny
Adjectives (just a few) Sound
Adjectives cooing
deafeningfaint
hissingloud
melodicnoisy
purringquietraspy
screechingthunderingvoiceless
whispering
Time Adjectives ancient
briefearlyfastlatelong
modernold
old-fashionedquickrapidshortslowswift
young
Taste/Touch Adjectives bitter
deliciousfresh
greasyjuicyhoticy
loosemelted
nutritiouspricklyrainyrottensaltystickystrongsweet
tarttastelessunevenweakwet
wooden
Touch Adjectives
boilingbreezebrokenbumpychillycoldcool
creepycrookedcuddlycurly
damageddampdirtydry
dustyfilthyflakyfluffy
freezinghot
warm
Quantity Adjectivesabundant
emptyfewfull
heavylight
manynumerous
sparsesubstantial
Card Examples
Card #1: Introduction
You are allowed to write your entire introduction on this card (yes, that means every single word that you
plan on saying)
Cards #2, #3, #4
name of item
•speaking point #1
•speaking point #2
•speaking point #3
•speaking point #4
Card #5: Conclusion
You are allowed to write your entire conclusion on this card (yes, that means every single word that you
plan on saying)
You may name the item and make a list of bullet pointed
speaking reminders
Write a 2-3 minute informative speech telling about these objects and what these 3 things mean to you.
Use transition words (first, next, furthermore, in addition, additionally, etc.)
For your speech, you should use 5 or more note cards to organize what you will say.
You’ll need one card for each of the following:
Card #1: Use all the techniques you’ve learned bout writing to write a creative introduction with at least 2-3 sentences (and adverbs!). Examples that you may not copy:
We all have things in our lives that are especially important to us. On this occasion, I would like to share 3 things that symbolize who I am.
When I was asked to select 3 things that clearly symbolize who I am, deciding what to choose was not difficult for me. Let me share my 3 choices with you now.
Cards #2, 3, and 4: Write about your 3 subtopics (your 3 items) doing the following:
A. Describe each UNIQUE item you’ve chosen.
B. Share why it shows who you are. C. Be sure to include transition
words.D. Include an ending for each
paragraph. E. Place directions for yourself in
parentheses (Example: take award out of the bag now)
Card Examples
Card #1: Introduction
You are allowed to write your entire introduction on this card (yes, that means every single word that you
plan on saying)
Cards #2, #3, #4
name of item
•speaking point #1
•speaking point #2
•speaking point #3
•speaking point #4
Card #5: Conclusion
You are allowed to write your entire conclusion on this card (yes, that means every single word that you
plan on saying)
You may name the item and make a list of bullet pointed
speaking reminders
Card #5: Creative conclusion with at least 2-3 sentences (do not copy these):
Many of you know me pretty well. So you can possibly understand that a dog collar, a ticket, and a stuffed beaver best show you what is important to me and who I am.
I suppose many of you don’t completely understand my choices. That’s okay, because a dog collar, a ticket and a stuffed beaver show you just how different I like to be!
Your speech will be scored for:
Ideas and Content: details, main ideas
Organization: clear, beg, middle, end, transitions
Language: good word choices, grammar, humor, metaphor, simile use
Delivery: eye contact, good speed, volume, energy, fluency, no fillers, body language
Visual Aids: large enough to see, enhances presentation, uniqueness