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If you have trouble finding three events, you may search up to three days before/after your actual birthday. This should provide plenty of stories for you to read. After reading the descriptions, select three events that you would like to share with the class. Only one of them may be from the world of entertainment or sports. Two of them must be current event, newsworthy stories. If you need additional information , you may go to another source, but that source must then be cited in your speech. You cannot use Wikipedia for this or any speech. Prepare a 2-3 minute informative speech. The three events that occurred on your birthday will be the main points of your speech. Remember to include an introduction, body and conclusion. SPECIFIC SPEECH REQUIREMENTS: 2-3 minute time limit Speech notes on white notecards. Notecards will be turned in to make sure you didnt write the speech out completely. 100 words allowed on the notecard. Introduction designed to grab audiences attention and preview main points. Three obvious main points (the events you are discussing) Clear conclusion designed to review speech and end with a clincher Practice, practice, practice. QUESTONS TO ASK WHEN PREPARING: Does my speech merely list a series of events without telling the significance of what happened during these events? Place importance on persons, places, and events by pointing out what makes the incident unusual, exciting, funny or meaningful. Does my speech offer sufficient details about the event? Do I have a clear introduction and conclusion? Am I comfortable with my preparation for this speech? Did I provide information beyond the basic fact? See next page for the evaluation instrument for this assignment. Around the World on My Birthday Evaluation Missing Poor Fair Good Excellent 0 points 1-4 pts. 5-6 pts. 7-8 pts. 9-10 pts. 1. You began your speech with an attention grabber. ______ 2. You discussed three events that happened on your birthday. ______ 3. You had an effective concluding statement. ______ 4. You spoke the minimum time without being too short or too long. ______ 5. Your material showed prior thought/preparation and good organization. ______ 6. Your presentation showed good use of language. ______ 7. You used good eye contact. ______ 8. You used a notecard with brief notes and did not read information. ______ 9. You could be heard easily. ______ 10. 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