Read magazines, newspapers, or any other printed source such as a novel. Find a word that you don't know the meaning of. Read the word as you found it in context. Define that word in three ways as well as the definition: origin of meaning, usage, examples. Make your explanation as clear and vivid as possible.

When you sign up on the board, but your word after your name .

Tell in the speech which dictionary you found the word in (not Wickipedia) and what edition you used.

Organization of the speech:

Introduction: Attention Getter. Read the word in context. Tell the audience where you found the word. (transition to the body of the speech).

Body: Three main ideas illustrating the meaning of the word.

Conclusion: Quick summary. Close with impact.

Schedule: Monday, Oct 5: Ben, Avery, Emily, Lara, Mike, Amanda, Kevin, Kelly, Katie, Ally
Wednesday, Oct 6: Jessa, Kira, Rachel, Ana, Jessica, Connor, Lauren, Stephanie, Amy, Michelle, Patrick