A+ Impromptu Speaking Grades 6-8 This contest provides opportunities for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 to evaluate speeches given

by others; to explore the use of the voice and body in speaking situations; to examine the different purposes for speaking; to organize ideas; to prepare and deliver various speeches; and to develop self-confidence !ontestants "ill dra" three topics and have three minutes to prepare a speech, "hich must be presented "ithout any notes The contest gives participants experience in thinking, organizing, formulating clear thoughts, and delivering those thoughts to an audience effectively The maximum time limit for each speech is five minutes There is no minimum time limit #tudents "ho exceed the allotted five minutes shall be penalized one rank Sample Topics $ good parent $ la" should be made that !ourage is %reedom is like the ocean because &f & could only accomplish one thing in my life, & "ould like to &f & "anted to impress someone, &'d tell them about my &f &'d kno"n my parents "hen they "ere teenagers (ittle )ed )iding *ood should have (oyalty should be given to +ther cultures ,rofessional athletes' salaries Teenagers "ould be better off The one "orld event & remember most about this year is -ou can make a child feel special by &f & could be president for a day, &'d +f the five senses, my favorite is &f & played a role in a T. sho", &'d play &f & taught /unior high school, &'d &f & "ere an author, & "ould "rite about

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