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The Paper Bag Speech. A Self Introduction. Purpose. The purpose of the Speech is to introduce yourself to your audience The purpose of the Paper Bag is for size . Anything that can fit in the bag is the right size Visual Aid for this speech.
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The Paper Bag Speech A Self Introduction
Purpose • The purpose of the Speech is to introduce yourself to your audience • The purpose of the Paper Bag is for size. Anything that can fit in the bag is the right size Visual Aid for this speech. • *The bag should be left at your desk or under the podium (not a distraction)
Content & Organization • Follow basic Outlining format for presentations • Everything will be spoken, including your SIGNPOST (preview to main points) • Answer the questions on the Speech Inventory worksheet to help you decide what to include (things that make up who you are)
Visual Aids • Place items into your Paper Bag that will be used to illustrate your main ideas in your speech • Items must be able to fit in the bag, but be able to be seen by the entire audience • Examples: a book that influenced you, a piece of jewelry, a large photo, a statue…
Visual Aids • PRACTICE your speech with your Visual Aids ahead of time • Choose the appropriate time to show your V.A. during each main point • Do not pass your V.Aids around the room, as this will distract from your speech • Be sure to explain the significance of each
Content & Organization • Organize your ideas into 3 MAIN POINTS • Your MAIN POINTS will be the 3 main ideas that will include your content… • Ex. (1) My Background(2) My Characteristics(3) My Accomplishments • Or “Past, Present, Future” of My Life
Support and Analysis • Under each main point, include examples, stories, and a VISUAL AID from your bag. • Be sure to explain any claim that you make • Ex. “Music has played a big part in my life…”now, follow that up with “why,” “how,” “in what ways,” etc… • That’s support with analysis!
Introduction • Don’t ever begin your speech with “ok” or “um” or “ok, I’m going to begin.” Just jump right in with your ATTENTION-GETTER • Be sure to have clear and definite parts of the Intro
Conclusion • NEVER end a speech with “That’s it,” or “ok, I’m done.” • Be sure to include the very important parts of the Conclusion: the SUMMARY and the CLINCHER • Hints: the Summary is the same as your Signpost & the Clincher can round out the Attention Getter!
Delivery DOs and DON’Ts • Don’t hide behind or hold onto the podium when you speak • Do use controlled gestures to help you illustrate your points • Don’t write out your speech or else you will read to us, and that is not the goal • Do speak from an Outline, PRACTICE to be able to be free from your notes, and speak conversationally to your audience
Delivery DOs and DON’Ts • Don’t be silly or distracted by audience members • Do use controlled humor and/or jokes to entertain your audience • Don’t chew gum, put hands in pockets, cross arms or legs, or shift weight/rocking • Do stand straight and tall, and practice to avoid nervous mannerisms
DO ADD ENERGY! • Make sure you are smiling and friendly to your audience during a speech • Make sure you PRACTICE for the time limit, and to reduce nervousness • PRACTICE using your Visual Aids, and plan out when they will be shown • Have FUN with this one!
TIME LIMIT • The time limit for this speech will be 3-5 minutes • PRACTICE your speech several times WITH your visual aids ahead of time! • Time signals will be given during your Speech
DUE DATES • Bring notes for Test Review on Monday • Test day will be Wednesday – bring #2 pencil • Be prepared to work on your SPEECH both of these days, as well • Speeches will be DUE on March 4, 11, 13 – Bring Bag of Visual Aids at that time