This assignment is called "Show and Tell".  It is the same as when you were in kindergarten and had similar days.  The difference is now you are going to be "showing" and "telling" about Missouri history.

What you have to do:

• Find something that you, your parents, grandparents, or family member has that dates back to a different time period in Missouri.
• Ask them permission to bring it to school one day.
• Then prepare a 3-5 minute speech, "telling" the class what your object is.
• Describe the object in detail.  What was it used for? Is it expensive?
• Include who you borrowed the object from.
• Why this object is part of Missouri history?

Grading Criteria:

This assignment is worth 15 points.   Here is how the points will be awarded.

• 5 pts the introduction in the speech.
• 5 pts to fully describe to object.  Be sure to use details and give examples of how this object might have ben used.
• 5 pts for the conclusion of the speech.  Try to use a quotation from a family member about the object.

    Your grade will depend on how well you describe the object and its background in Missouri history.  This project is due one week after it is assigned in class.

Things to remember:

• Make eye contact
• Smile
• Use gestures in your speech
• Use different voice tones
• Speak for 3-5 minutes

Things not to do:

• Read from a sheet of paper!
• Read from a sheet of paper!
• Read from a sheet of paper!

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