Assignment 1 "The Six Word Profile" A Speech of Self Introduction (1 1/2-2 minutes) Goals: To Introduce yourself to others in the class in a creative manner. **To learn more about others in the class "To become more comfortable speaking to your classmates For this assignment, you will need to create a "profile" of yourself that is no more than 6 words long. You might think of this as an autobiography or a 6 word memoir that captures an experience or self-discovery that is important to you. The words you select should characterize an experience that has happened to you that is interesting or important, or something that you have learned or value that tells us a little about who you are, or something about your plans or hopes for the future, etc. Some examples: . I Sydney's sun will burn your skin Let Go of it-it's gone. I came. I saw. I conquered. Hard work pays. We're the Champs. Don't give up. I made it. Method: Once you have constructed a six-word profile, you should then be prepared to present that profile to the class in the form of a short (One-and-a-half to two minute) presentation in which you introduce yourself. Before you start your short speech on the assigned day, write your Name and the Six-Word Profile on the board.) . Begin the speech by telling us the six words of your profile; then give us your name and where you are from. Take the remaining time, a minute and a half or so, to explain the six words so that we will all understand what they are about and why they represent something significant to you. Practice your profile presentation several times (at least 5) so that you know you will be confident and not way too short (under a minute) or way too long (over two and a half minutes). Do not under any circumstances, write out what you intend to say word-for- word and attempt to read it to us. Just tell us about yourself in a conversational way. You may use ONE note card (4" X 6" or 5" X 8") during the speech if