Assignment Guidelines Fill any old bag with three items. The bag (shopping bag, gym bag, luggage, diaper bag, backpack, bowling ball bag, pillow case) and each item should symbolize something about your life: the first item describes something about your past; the second item relates about your present, and the third item explains about your future. Think of items that will give your classmates insight into your interests, hobbies, job, goals or concerns. Describe them enthusiastically with precise examples and vivid, specific language that will help your listeners understand how they relate to who you are - past, present and future! . Avoid items that are too small to see (driver's license, keys, pen, small photo) and other items that are too common (textbooks, notebooks). Be creative but also be reasonable. No Hookah, illegal substances, firearms, etc. Steps in well-organized speech Attention-getting Emphasis on importance of topic (relevance to audience) Emphasis on speaker credibility Preview . . . . Body of speech Summary Closure Steps in well-organized speech Attention-getting Emphasis on importance of topic (relevance to audience) Emphasis on speaker credibility Preview . . . . Body of speech Summary Closure