ORAL PRESENTATION

SECOND QUARTER

GRADE SIX
 TASKS:
1. Memorize and master the oratorical piece entitled “Meaning of
Christmas” with proper vocal and non-vocal skills. Be guided by
the given rubric.
2. Take a video of yourself (whole body) reciting the speech. Wear
any decent attire.
3. Submit your video via e-mail on or before Novemeber 15, 2021.
gradesixoutput@gmail.com
*The editing of the video need not to be complicated. Note that you
are expected to give your best at reciting the speech, not editing
the video.
 Meaning of Christmas
Dave Hood
What is the meaning of Christmas? It all depends. For many, Christmas is a sad time. It
reminds people of their losses, perhaps a failed marriage, death of loved one, properties greatly
devastated by the typhoon, or being out of work.

For many, Christmas has lost its true meaning: just an excuse for retails to sell their
merchandise to consumers who feel pressure to give expensive gifts to people who don’t really
need another iPhone upgrade or bottle of perfume.

For many children, Christmas means Santa Claus visiting on Christmas eve, placing gifts,
such as iPhones, Barbie dolls, Transformers, and other gifts of delight under the Christmas tree.

For some, Christmas is a holiday, a time of escape from a stressful, overworked career or
dreary, mindless work. It’s a day to relax, spend time with the girlfriend, the spouse, the kids.

For some, Christmas is still a religious event, a sacred occasion to celebrate the birth of
Christ, through singing of Christmas Carols at a church service, attending midnight mass,
listening to the message, engaging in prayer and other religious rituals.
 For me, Christmas is all of these meanings and more. Despite the stress, the loss, the
materialism, the symbols of the season, the doubts of faith, I still believe in celebration,
listening to Christmas Carols, putting up the tree, perhaps attending a church service,
exchanging of small gifts, spending time with my elderly parents, savoring a turkey dinner,
remember those who have died— grandmothers, uncles, aunts, as well as relationships that
have drifted. Most important, Christmas is about goodwill and peace to others, if only for a
day.

For me, Christmastime also means contemplating another passing year, making New
Years Resolutions, expressing hope for the future.

Finding the real joy of Christmas comes not in the rushing to the mall, purchasing
more gifts. Nor is it uncovered by trying to make Christmas the perfect celebration. We
discover joy when we learn to savor the particulars of the Christmas season.. Without
celebration, Christmas is just another ordinary day. Life is far too short. And so, while we are
here, we must find a way to enjoy it.
 SCORING RUBRIC
Manner of Delivery 10 points
(pronunciation, enunciation,
proper phrasing)

Expression 5 points

Mastery, Virtual Presence and 5 points

Over-all Impact
Total 20 points