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Who Are We Not to Be Brilliant
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory that is within is. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." |
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Structuring your Speech
Getting Started With the Graduation Speech: The Outline!
I. Introduction a. Lead (quote, joke, short story) b. Welcoming/ Greeting c. Thesis (memories/ lessons , challenges/ lessons, future/advice/goals) II. Memories a. Lead (quote, joke, short story) b. Topic Sentence c. Memory One (write in cause and effect style) d. Memory Two (write in cause and effect style) e. Memory Three (write in cause and effect style) III. Challenges a. Lead (quote, joke, short story) b. Topic Sentence c. Challenge One (write in cause and effect style) d. Challenge Two (write in cause and effect style) e. Challenge Three (write in cause and effect style) IV. Future/Advice/Goals a. Lead (quote, joke, short story) b. Topic Sentence c. Future/Advice/Goals One (write in cause and effect style) d. Future/Advice/Goals (write in cause and effect style) e. Future/Advice/Goals (write in cause and effect style) V. Closing a. Closing Lead (quote, joke, short story) b. Restate Thesis c. Restate or add a new memory d. Restate or add advice e. Motivating Closing Remark |
Writing with Energy
Theme! Engage your listeners!
Theme is the Central Idea of a work of art! Your speech is a work of art! |
Finding your Style!
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Getting your Ideas Together: Mind Mapping Web Tools!
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Mind mapping. concept mapping, or brainstorming are three different names with almost the same meaning : collecting,organizing , and representing ideas, tasks, words, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea into a mind map diagram .
Here is a list of free mind mapping tools for teachers : 1- SpiderScribe This is a great mind mapping tool that allows users to easily visualize their ideas by connecting various pieces of information together and create free style maps. It also combines elements like text, images, files, calendar events and geographic locations. 2- Edistorm Edistorm is a great web2.0 tool for educators. It allows you to work on your ideas during a structured brainstorming and organize them into sticky notes for others to see . It has two plans one is fre and limited and the other is paid. 3- Bubbl.us Bubbl.us is another great mind mapping and brainstorming web2.0 tool . It allows its users to create concept maps in such an easy way with the minimum tools possible .You can create your project and invite your colleagues to join you in editing its content and when done you can share it with others via a generated link . 4- Wise Mapping Wise Mapping is a free online mind maps editor that allows you to create and share your mind maps with others. It also lets its users create and edit colourful and complex mind maps using just mouse and keyword. 5- Lucid Chart Lucid Chart is a flowcharts and mind map making tool . It uses simple drag and drop technique to draw charts and even lets users upload their images into diagrams. It has both free and pro plans. Free as you know is always limited. . 6- Popplet It is one of the best applications for visual ideas . It combines presentations , mindmapping and online bulletins. It also allows users to integrate text, image, video, and Google maps and use it as a bulletin board to use it to record thoughts and many more. 7- ChartTool ChartTool is a great tool from Google. This is basically a free service that allows users to create awesome charts and graphics. It has a rich gallery of charts of varying formats. Users can choose from Line charts, Bar charts, Pie charts, Map charts, Scatter charts, Venn charts, QR codes, and Google-O-Meter charts. Once you select a chart you can then customize it the way you want. 8- Slatebox Slatebox is another great presentation and online mind mapping tool . It allows its users the freedom to create as many nodes and maps as possible . It has both free and pro accounts 9- Gliffy Gliffy is a diagram making web2.0 tool . It allows you to create great looking diagrams and drawings in a snap . It is similar to Bubbl.us . 10- Mindmeister This is also a great mind mapping tool that allows users to include icons,notes, links, attachment, and images into their diagrams. The free version has several ads and allows only for three maps. |
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Sample Fifth Grade Speech
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