Famous Person Speech Checklist

Famous Person Speech Checklist
Speech Content (Minimum 3.5 minutes; maximum 6 minutes)
o Begins with a quotation that provides a link to what you will say about your famous person
o Explains Background (30 seconds to 1 minute)
o Shares Accomplishments and/or Awards (1-2 minutes)
o Reveals Impact (2-3 minutes)
o Ends with a memorable quotation
o Has a resources slide attached at the end
Visual Aids using PowerPoint software (Total mandatory slides = 5; maximum = 16 slides)
1. Opening slide with quotation and appropriate background
2. BACKGROUND Section slide with the word BACKGROUND and appropriate background
o Optional BACKGROUND section slides with pictures only -- no words (no more than three slides – however, you can put more than one picture on a slide).
3. ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS Section slide with the words ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS and appropriate background
o Optional ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS section slides with pictures only -- no words (no more than three slides – however, you can put more than one picture on a slide).
4. IMPACT Section slide with appropriate background
o Optional IMPACT section slides with pictures only – no words (no more than five slides – however, you can put more than one picture on a slide).
5. Closing slide with quotation and appropriate background
Resources Needed
1. Internet visual site (Google Images or AP Photo)
2. Hard copy or Ebscohost (http://www.aea267.k12.ia/media user: gccs267 password: aea267)
3. Interview (in person, email/text, telephone)
Process
o Decide on a famous person who has impacted your life and/or the lives of others
o Do a presearch to discover information
o Keep careful records of sources – see example of Resources slide on the back of this sheet
o Set up the PowerPoint software “storyboard” – design layout
o Find and save pictures – place on layout
o Research information for your speech – keep a careful record of your sources
o Take notes, write the speech, prepare appropriate speech prompts (notes page on PPT or note cards)
o Prepare the Resources Slide (see example on page 2 of this document)
o PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
o Drop PowerPoint in khosch drop box Tuesday, October 13th
o Be prepared to present Speech Wednesday, October 14th
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Works Cited
Andersen. Mary. FindingTeresa. NY: Chelsea House Publishers, 2003.
Barnes, Joseph. “Mother Teresa’s Legacy.” Time. 03 January 2007. Ebscohost. GCHS.
Grundy Center, IA. 05 October 2009. http://www.aea267.ia.us.k12
“Blessed Mother Teresa.” Google Images. 5 October 2009. catholicfire.blogspot.com
“Mother Teresa Quotes.” Brainy Quotes. 2009. 5 October 2009.
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/mother_teresa.html
Osterhaus, Don. Personal Interview. 07 October 2009.
“Serving the Lepers.” Google Images. 5 October 2009.
catholicfire.blogspot.com
“Young Mother Teresa.” AP Photo. AEA 267. 5 October 2009.
alittlepeiceofrome.blogspot.com/

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