Your mission:Think of 3 unique objects that you could place in a small (or large) paper sack that symbolize who you are.

Here are some requirements…

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creatively beautifully

Use 5 adverbs

Adjectives (just a few) Appearance Adjectives

adorablebeautiful

cleandrab

elegantfancy

glamoroushandsome

longmagnificent

old-fashioned

plainquaint

sparklingugliest

unsightlywide-eyed

Condition Adjectives

alivebettercarefulcleverdeadeasy

famousgiftedhelpful

importantinexpensive

mushyodd

powerfulrichshy

tenderuninterested

vastwrong.

FeelingsAdjectives

angrybewildered

clumsydefeated

embarrassedfierce

grumpyhelpless

itchyjealous

lazymysterious

nervousobnoxious

panickyrepulsive

scarythoughtless

uptightworried

FeelingsAdjectives agreeable

bravecalm

delightfuleagerfaithfulgentlehappyjollykindlivelynice

obedientproud

relievedsilly

thankfulvictorious

wittyzealous

Shape Adjectives

broadchubbycrookedcurveddeepflathigh

hollowlow

narrowround

shallowskinnysquaresteep

straightwide.

Size Adjectives

bigcolossal

fatgigantic

greathuge

immenselargelittle

mammothmassiveminiature

petitepuny

scrawnyshortsmalltalltiny

Adjectives (just a few) Sound

Adjectives cooing

deafeningfaint

hissingloud

melodicnoisy

purringquietraspy

screechingthunderingvoiceless

whispering

Time Adjectives ancient

briefearlyfastlatelong

modernold

old-fashionedquickrapidshortslowswift

young

Taste/Touch Adjectives bitter

deliciousfresh

greasyjuicyhoticy

loosemelted

nutritiouspricklyrainyrottensaltystickystrongsweet

tarttastelessunevenweakwet

wooden

Touch Adjectives

boilingbreezebrokenbumpychillycoldcool

creepycrookedcuddlycurly

damageddampdirtydry

dustyfilthyflakyfluffy

freezinghot

warm

Quantity Adjectivesabundant

emptyfewfull

heavylight

manynumerous

sparsesubstantial

Card Examples

Card #1: Introduction

You are allowed to write your entire introduction on this card (yes, that means every single word that you

plan on saying)

Cards #2, #3, #4

name of item

•speaking point #1

•speaking point #2

•speaking point #3

•speaking point #4

Card #5: Conclusion

You are allowed to write your entire conclusion on this card (yes, that means every single word that you

plan on saying)

You may name the item and make a list of bullet pointed

speaking reminders

Write a 2-3 minute informative speech telling about these objects and what these 3 things mean to you.

Use transition words (first, next, furthermore, in addition, additionally, etc.)

For your speech, you should use 5 or more note cards to organize what you will say.

You’ll need one card for each of the following:

Card #1: Use all the techniques you’ve learned bout writing to write a creative introduction with at least 2-3 sentences (and adverbs!). Examples that you may not copy:

We all have things in our lives that are especially important to us. On this occasion, I would like to share 3 things that symbolize who I am.

When I was asked to select 3 things that clearly symbolize who I am, deciding what to choose was not difficult for me. Let me share my 3 choices with you now.

Cards #2, 3, and 4: Write about your 3 subtopics (your 3 items) doing the following:

A. Describe each UNIQUE item you’ve chosen.

B. Share why it shows who you are. C. Be sure to include transition

words.D. Include an ending for each

paragraph. E. Place directions for yourself in

parentheses (Example: take award out of the bag now)

Card Examples

Card #1: Introduction

You are allowed to write your entire introduction on this card (yes, that means every single word that you

plan on saying)

Cards #2, #3, #4

name of item

•speaking point #1

•speaking point #2

•speaking point #3

•speaking point #4

Card #5: Conclusion

You are allowed to write your entire conclusion on this card (yes, that means every single word that you

plan on saying)

You may name the item and make a list of bullet pointed

speaking reminders

Card #5: Creative conclusion with at least 2-3 sentences (do not copy these):

Many of you know me pretty well. So you can possibly understand that a dog collar, a ticket, and a stuffed beaver best show you what is important to me and who I am.

I suppose many of you don’t completely understand my choices. That’s okay, because a dog collar, a ticket and a stuffed beaver show you just how different I like to be!

Your speech will be scored for:

Ideas and Content: details, main ideas

Organization: clear, beg, middle, end, transitions

Language: good word choices, grammar, humor, metaphor, simile use

Delivery: eye contact, good speed, volume, energy, fluency, no fillers, body language

Visual Aids: large enough to see, enhances presentation, uniqueness