How did Cristina feel in “Indian Summer Sun”? Imagine you are a new student at school. Create a speech that describes your old home to your class in an entertaining way.

• 1 Research a Location Choose the location you “moved” from in your imaginary role as a new student. Pick a specific town or city that you want to learn more about. Use the Internet, books, or magazines to find fun and interesting facts to share about your location. What information will entertain your audience in your speech? Find out about the traditions, culture, and climate of your old location.

• 2 Write Your Speech As you write, choose your words carefully so that they carry the connotations you want them to. Create an interesting introduction that will grab your audience’s attention. Fill out a Main-Idea Diagram to help you organize your speech.

  

  Main-Idea Diagram

• 3 Practice Your Speech As you practice, work on speaking clearly and using a tone of voice that matches the material. Plan for pauses, repetitions, and rises and falls in your voice that match the subject. Practice facial expressions and gestures that help express your meaning and entertain your audience.

• 4 Deliver Your Speech Present your speech to the class. Relax and be as natural as you can. Speak loudly and clearly. When it is your turn to listen, respect the work others have done.