The time has come to write, practise and deliver your notable speech. Following are some points that will help you create your Notable's speech!
Q. How long should my speech go for?
A. 2 minutes.
Q. Where should I start?
A. Start by looking at all of the information you have gathered. You are telling a life story. You are including the most interesting and engaging aspects of your notable's life.You should aim to display a deep knowledge and understanding of every aspect of your notable's life - that you know and are able to share as much detail as possible.
Q. How do I talk about my notable?
A. You write about your notable in the first person. You actually become them on presentation day! Your tone should be conversational, like you are sharing a story. Tip: Don't just start your speech with 'I was born...' - see if you can do something a little more creative than that!
Q. Any other tips for the presentation of my speech?
A. You should attempt to memorise your speech, at the very least use palm cards and aim for lots of audience eye contact.
Q. When do you want to see a draft of my speech?
A. At the end of Week 1, Term 4.
Q. There is other work I need to finish first. Should I go on and write my speech anyway?
A. No. Please finish all of your other work and research first, and make sure you have emailed it to me or shown me.
Q. What other things do I need to do?
A. After your speech you will go to your stall and take questions from visitors looking at your display. Your should attempt to anticipate all of the different types of questions you will get and have some answers ready! You can practise this at home with a brother or sister, parent, grandparent or friend!
