Speech Contest 2015

Our Speech Contest has two parts:

- Writing your own speech, and

- Speaking using visual aids: powerpoint, posters or an outfit.

1st Part: Writing

Choose a topic and find information about it to help you write your own speech the best you can.

You can choose one of the suggested topics below or come up with a topic of your choice.

Suggested Topics:

*My favorite animals or pets.

*My favorite artist or band.

*My favorite sports and players.

*What I want to be when I grow up.

*Friendship: What is a good friend?

*Natural disasters: Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Volcanos, etc.

*Tell a legend or myth in your words.

*Describe a person you admire.

*Videogames: Are they good or bad for children?
*Current Affairs / World News.
*Pros and Cons of Social Media.
*Favorite Historical Events.
*Places you would like to visit.
*If you could travel to Mars, would you go? Why or why not?

2nd Part: Speaking

Memorize your speech well and speak clearly. 
Use eye contact with the audience to sound convincing.
Use visual aids like slides, posters, pictures, costumes, etc.

Third graders should speak 1 to 2 minutes.


Fourth graders should speak  1 1/2  to 2 1/2 minutes.


Fifth graders should speak  2 to 3 minutes.


Speech Contest Timeline:

June 22nd to 26th : Project development in classroom. 
*Students will bring information to write down their speeches.

June 30th to July 3rd: In-class Semifinals. 
*Students from each classroom will be selected to compete in the Finals.

August 3rd- 4th- 5th: Speech Contest Finals.


1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be recognized.


First Place Awards will be given  at the end of the year.


English Teachers

Miss Paola Alcalde
Miss Kimberly Bowers
Mr. Nick Beazley