The Passion Speech

Assignment Guidelines

Step 1 – The Passion• Select a hobby, a dream, an aspiration, any

activity that you get excited about. – What do you find interesting, fun, or simply

amazing?• Reading: The five books you must take with you to a

deserted island• Dance: What do you look for when you go to the ballet?• Cross-country skiing: What ski races can you compete in

here in Anchorage?

• The challenge is to find a MANAGEABLE topic. • Take note! This is not a “ How To” speech

Step 2 – Gather your Information

• As always, begin with an outline• Take your audience on a journey– This could be an opportunity to link your intro,

conclusion, and transitions thematically!• Find a way to convey the facts, realities, and

EXCITEMENT that you have for this passion

Step 3 – Incorporate a unique visual aid

• Handouts• Something tactile that can be passed around• Think of creative and interesting ways that you can

share your passion with your audience

Step – Prepare your speech

• The focus for this speech will be:– Transitions– Introduction– Conclusion

–AND time•3 minutes•OR 5-7 minutes (sign up for

Wednesday)

Step 5 – Practice and Delivery

• It is really easy to tell the speakers who practice their speech 10 times from those who practice only once or twice.– So practice, practice, practice, practice, practice!!!

• Deliver your speech! The speech schedule is

online.

Assessment

• Student Self Evaluation• Teacher Evaluation

• Final Reflection: multi-paragraph reflective response after viewing yourself on film