30-second Speech: A Podcast in Kidblog
Rules 1. You may interpret your topic in any way you choose. (Example: "square watermelon seeds" could be talked about as being still inside the watermelon, their special function in farming, used to grow crops on the moon, as cheap slingshot ammunition...) 2. The topic can be presented using any tone such as serious, humorous, "scientific," or any way you desire. 3. When preparing for 30 seconds, think 80-90 words, 8-9 sentences. 4. You will use the Audio Recording feature in OneNote to record your speech. 5. Use the "Toolbox" for voice as your guide for your speech. Stay within 30-seconds as you will lose a point for each second over the limit. Say a lot in an effective way without rushing your pace. How to Post to Kidblog
1. Right-click on the audio file within OneNote, and select "Save as". Save it to your English folder. 2. Log into Kidblog, and click on "New Post".
4. Publish to the class. Reflection
1. View three posts from your classmates in Kidblog, and comment to each recording by explaining what you liked the most about the speech. Be positive and specific. You may comment on any of the following aspects:
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The speaker provides pleasure and enjoyment that make the audience laugh or identify with anecdotal information. This speech gives a topic an interesting spin. Some examples of entertaining speeches:
Topic Ideas
lopsided golf balls upside-down cupcakes paper battleships racing slugs electric bumblebees cracks in the sidewalk purple milk cherry pits cement pillows banana peels belly button lint one-wheeled cars dust bunnies bendable toothpicks soleless sneakers invisible ink pool of jello spelling bee jumbo shrimp uses for dirt chocolate flavored liver doughnut holes spinach ice cream square basketballs Bigfoot why mosquitoes buzz bottomless wastebaskets the sound of a carrot uses for dandruff helium balloons blue light bulbs black eyes green with anger motorized toothbrushes why an elephant has a long nose zebra stripes cat whiskers couch potato fireproof underwear window shopping frozen eggs holey (or holy) socks cures for hiccups puppy love |
Model Speech
Coin Stretchers
There was once a penny named Bob who lived under a cash register in a restaurant. Bob loved to roll around the counters at night. After the restaurant closed one night, he rolled into a bit of butter left on the counter. He slipped off the edge, fell into a box of toothpicks, and was pierced through the center. His nickel and dime buddies came to his rescue and fashioned a stretcher from two toothpicks and some napkin. They rushed him to Money Town Bank where he was saved.
(89 words, 26 seconds)
There was once a penny named Bob who lived under a cash register in a restaurant. Bob loved to roll around the counters at night. After the restaurant closed one night, he rolled into a bit of butter left on the counter. He slipped off the edge, fell into a box of toothpicks, and was pierced through the center. His nickel and dime buddies came to his rescue and fashioned a stretcher from two toothpicks and some napkin. They rushed him to Money Town Bank where he was saved.
(89 words, 26 seconds)