Public Speaking Assignment

Read pp. 56-58 of the Interactive Graduation Project Handbook (link here) and complete the following.

1. Note that there are only two parts of the presentation that you should write out and memorize.
a. Write your introductory statements on your paper. Practice reading them aloud to make sure they sound thoughtful and natural.
b. Write your closing statements on your paper. Practice reading them aloud as well.

2. Note the rest of your presentation should be done extemporaneously. On your paper, define "extemporaneously." Plan your presentation in outline form and write your outline on the same paper as #1.

3. Interview your partner. On the same paper, write your partner's full name, his or her favorite school subject, and favorite hobbies outside of school (be appropriate- you will be graded unfavorably for insipid jokes). Then write a brief summary of his or her graduation paper and product.

4. Practice introducing your partner to the class without using notes. Be sure to include all information listed in #3. We will go around the room at the end of class and practice speaking to a group.

5. Turn in your paper with the information from 1-3.