Speech

Shoebox Speech

1. Brainstorm a list of ten items that mean a great deal to you.

These can be items that represent something larger. For
example: a car key can represent a car or a bike lock can
represent riding bikes. Students can also bring items like caps
or souvenirs that represent places they have visited.
Examples: lockets, rings, souvenirs, collectibles, toys etc.
Limit one photo per student and one postcard per student.
2. Explain what each item is or represents.
3. Come up with at least two supporting reasons why each item
is important to you. Write a 1-2 page outline to turn in after
the presentation.
4. You may either do the speech from memory. Or, you may
use your outline.
5. Do NOT bring any objects which are not allowed at school!
Nothing sharp or pointed, no bullets, knives, fishhooks or
other dangerous objects or substances. Also, do not bring
anything too expensive or priceless. Things like this have a
way of breaking or getting lost.
6. Speech should be 5-10 minutes in length. All 10 items
(together) must fit in a standard sized shoebox. (Items may
"stick out.")
7. If you dont have a shoebox, you may bring items in a small
bag (plastic grocery sack) or other shoebox-sized container.