How about trying some Public Speaking
this year? Speaking American offers
contests in Massachusetts for
Grades 3-4-5-6-7-8 this year.
Yes, there are prizes. Check out our
Home Pages for details and deadline
for Application form to enter a contest--
February 10th. Finals are scheduled
for Sunday, April 1st at the Boston Public
Library (BPL). Ask your Teacher. Why not
give it a try. Also, no fees are required
for participation. And there are advantages
to gain confidence by doing some speaking
in public. Act now.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thanksgiving Thoughts
WE have so much to be thankful for even though
daily we hear of another thing to worry about.
Let's make an effort to celebrate the things we can
be thankful for starting with our freedoms and you
can make your own list of blessings.
One of those freedoms here in the USA is Freedom
of Speech. Our mission at Speaking American is to
encourage youngsters to take advantage of this by
building confidence to communicate to an audience
including parents, friends, and students of different
schools. We offer annual statewide Public Speaking
contests in Massachusetts. For 2012 Grades 3-4 have
a required theme focusing on US Postage Stamps. Grade 5
students are free to choose a topic. Grade 6 students
have We the People to talk about. We offer Bi-lingual
Talks also. For 2012 Grades 7-8 talks will be in
English and CHINESE.
Applications for entering the contests are posted as well
as more info on the Calendar deadlines, such as
February 10th to enter.
Pass on the word and the opportunity. Hear what these
youngsters have to say. It's something to be thankful for.
daily we hear of another thing to worry about.
Let's make an effort to celebrate the things we can
be thankful for starting with our freedoms and you
can make your own list of blessings.
One of those freedoms here in the USA is Freedom
of Speech. Our mission at Speaking American is to
encourage youngsters to take advantage of this by
building confidence to communicate to an audience
including parents, friends, and students of different
schools. We offer annual statewide Public Speaking
contests in Massachusetts. For 2012 Grades 3-4 have
a required theme focusing on US Postage Stamps. Grade 5
students are free to choose a topic. Grade 6 students
have We the People to talk about. We offer Bi-lingual
Talks also. For 2012 Grades 7-8 talks will be in
English and CHINESE.
Applications for entering the contests are posted as well
as more info on the Calendar deadlines, such as
February 10th to enter.
Pass on the word and the opportunity. Hear what these
youngsters have to say. It's something to be thankful for.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
1-Minute Talks 2012 for Grades 3-4
There is a required theme for the Public Speaking
Talks for Grades 3 and 4. The theme for 2012 is
USA POSTAGE STAMPS. Contestants may choose
a stamp or stamps for their recitation. Describe the
stamp/s and tell why it/they caught your attention.
Contestants may use props, such as a poster of
the stamp/s, an enlarged picture of the stamp or
something related to describe the stamp/s.
Postage Stamps have always had a type of
fascination for many people throughout the world.
This 2012 Public Speaking contest should be fun.
Ask your Teacher about participating. Entry
deadline is February 2012. See Calendar of Events
on our Home Page. There is no expensive fee for
entry. The Finals will be held at the Boston Public
Library (BPL) on Sunday, April 1, 2012. Hope to
see you there at our Speaking American forum.
Yes, there are prizes!
Talks for Grades 3 and 4. The theme for 2012 is
USA POSTAGE STAMPS. Contestants may choose
a stamp or stamps for their recitation. Describe the
stamp/s and tell why it/they caught your attention.
Contestants may use props, such as a poster of
the stamp/s, an enlarged picture of the stamp or
something related to describe the stamp/s.
Postage Stamps have always had a type of
fascination for many people throughout the world.
This 2012 Public Speaking contest should be fun.
Ask your Teacher about participating. Entry
deadline is February 2012. See Calendar of Events
on our Home Page. There is no expensive fee for
entry. The Finals will be held at the Boston Public
Library (BPL) on Sunday, April 1, 2012. Hope to
see you there at our Speaking American forum.
Yes, there are prizes!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
WE THE PEOPLE Talks Starting 2012
Today is a special day to remind you of the We the People
public speaking talks we have announced to add to
the Talk contests offered by Speaking American.
Starting in 2012, students in Grade 6 across
Massachusetts will have the opportunity to present
a 2-Minute Talk on some aspect of We the People--
the first words that introduce the highest law in the
USA, that is, the US Constitution.
September 11th is a day that reminds us of our history,
challenges, vulnerabilities, strengths and possibilities
as a nation. For youngsters, learning the "basics"
of our goals as a nation and what makes the USA
unique among other democracies in the world, is essential
to achieve those possibilities. Schools across the nation
will be observing US Constitution Week this month.
During this time, kids have a chance to learn a "basic"
that they can "dig into" as in "hey, this is important!"
Speaking American offers students in Grade 6 to do
some public speaking about some aspect of the US
Constitution that they know and want to share by means
of a 2-Minute Talk before a live audience. Watch for
our upcoming We the People contest posts. Yes, there are
prizes awarded at the Finals held in Boston.
"Are you guys ready? OK. Let's roll!"
public speaking talks we have announced to add to
the Talk contests offered by Speaking American.
Starting in 2012, students in Grade 6 across
Massachusetts will have the opportunity to present
a 2-Minute Talk on some aspect of We the People--
the first words that introduce the highest law in the
USA, that is, the US Constitution.
September 11th is a day that reminds us of our history,
challenges, vulnerabilities, strengths and possibilities
as a nation. For youngsters, learning the "basics"
of our goals as a nation and what makes the USA
unique among other democracies in the world, is essential
to achieve those possibilities. Schools across the nation
will be observing US Constitution Week this month.
During this time, kids have a chance to learn a "basic"
that they can "dig into" as in "hey, this is important!"
Speaking American offers students in Grade 6 to do
some public speaking about some aspect of the US
Constitution that they know and want to share by means
of a 2-Minute Talk before a live audience. Watch for
our upcoming We the People contest posts. Yes, there are
prizes awarded at the Finals held in Boston.
"Are you guys ready? OK. Let's roll!"
Monday, April 18, 2011
Bilingual Results-- English and Chinese 2011
BOSTON, April 10-- I asked the audience how many of them actually had ever heard someone speak Chinese in person, that is, face-to-face. Portia Chambers (wearing glasses) said she has heard some of her relatives. An adult said she had taken the very popular bus to NY from Chinatown and that gave her a chance to listen. For the rest, this was a "first"!
[PHOTO/Kate Samp] Winner Grade 7-- KEVIN HALEY, Worcester Academy The Little Brook, the Lake and the Great Ocean/Xiao(3) xi(1), hu(2) po(1) he(2) da(4) hai(3) Winner Grade 8-- ROWEN PRICE, Worcester Academy Customs/ Xi(2) guan(4)
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Photo of Judges Congratulating Contestants
Cathy Goodwin and George Brown shake hands with students Emily LaFlash (left) and Michelle Loven (right)
Winner of the 5th Grade Public Speaking contest held at the Boston Public Library (BPL). PHOTO/Kate Samp
Photojournalist coverage-- Finals 2011
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