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'Honor a Student' Speech LessonStudents Interview, Write Letter and Give Speech to 'Honor' Student
High school students rarely get to celebrate each other's lives. In this lesson, students "honor" each other by giving a speech about what makes the individual special.
Students need to practice public speaking. In addition, many high school students need to practice acting nice to one another or "honoring" what is special or unique about each other. This lesson rolls both of these needs into one project -- a speech honoring one person in the class. This lesson works nicely in a senior class. Seniors are getting ready for the next phase of their lives. This speech honors their lives, and parents love writing letters to their soon-to-be-graduating children. Teachers Organize 'Honor a Student' SpeechesEvery student’s name needs to be placed in a hat or container. Each student will pick another student’s name out of the container. The person the student chooses will become the focus for his class speech. The speeches work best if students do not choose their friends. This lesson gives students an opportunity to meet someone new or to learn more about someone they already know. In about two weeks begin the speeches. A class set of speeches can be completed in about two-to-three days. Requirements for Planning the Honor a Student SpeechThe three main components to prepare for the speech are as follows: Interview the StudentThe student needs to write around 10 questions and interview the student they selected. Students need to take notes during the interview to write their speeches and to create the visual aid. Topic ideas for questions:
Photos of StudentsThe student needs to ask for three to five photos. These photos need to be placed on a poster board for a visual aid. The poster should include the person’s name and other important information about the person. If parents are worried about a student losing or damaging the photos, copies can be made for the poster. Letters From ParentsThe student needs to ask the parent to write a letter to the person. The student can write a letter to the parent requesting the letter. If the student writes a letter to the parent and the parent does not respond, the student should receive full credit for this part of the lesson. If students have not reviewed letter writing, this should be a mini-lesson in this project. Assessing the 'Honor a Student' SpeechSpeeches should be graded by using a rubric. Criteria for the rubric could include the following: content, organization, eye contact, voice (speed and volume), gestures, neatness and creativity of visual aid and use of visual aid during the speech. This speech is a great way for students to get to know each other. They learn unique and interesting things about each other and grow closer as a class. Other relevant articles: Suite 101 Middle/High School
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