One Friday each month every student will have the opportunity
to give a mini-speech (no more than a minute or so) in front of
the class.  A subject will be given, but you may be creative in
the way it is presented to the class.  We will emphasize speaking
clearly and being a good listener.

Students please ask your parents to help you prepare four things
to tell about your assigned subject.  Help our class learn new and 
interesting ideas.  Include visual aids if you wish.  Please do not 
read a report.  If you would like, use note cards with important 
facts to give your speech.

Nine opportunities to give a speech will be given throughout the 
year.  You are allowed to pass once, or do all nine speeches.

Friday, September 25th

A Special Day - Tell about an awesome day you had this summer.
It may have been far away or at home.  Put four things in order
as they really happened.

Friday, October 23rd

Discovery Day - Columbus discovered America. Tell about someone
else who discovered something special.  Show the person's picture
and tell four things about him or her.

Friday, November 20th

Pet Day - Show a picture and tell four things about your pet, a
pet you would like to have, or a good pet to have.

Friday, December 18th

Holiday Customs Day - Share a holiday custom you celebrate in
your home for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa.  If you wish,
you may bring in a holiday decoration or symbol and tell four
things about it.

Friday, January 29th

Famous Person Day - Tell about a famous person who helped people. 
Show the person's picture and tell four things about him or her.
We will talk about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at school, so select
someone else.

Friday, February 26th

President Day - Tell about a U.S. President.  Show his picture
and tell four things about him.  We will talk about  George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln at school, so select someone
else.

Friday, March 26th

Animal Day - Tell about a zoo animal of your choice.  Show a
picture of what it looks like.  Tell four things about where
it lives in the wild, what it eats, its friends, enemies, or
something special it does.

Friday, April 30th

Nature Day - Tell about a tree, flower, or plant of your choice.
Show a picture of what it looks like and tell four special things
about it.

Friday, May 28th

Sports and Music Day - Tell about a famous athlete or musician.
Show the person's picture and tell four things about him or her.