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Personal Story Speech Ideas

As you prepare for this speech think about what makes a great story...
What makes a great story?

Interesting Characters
Plot
Colorful Descriptions
Organization of Ideas
Resolution or Conclusion to the plot
Presentation Style



IDEAS

1.      A special Christmas memory

2.      Championship high school basketball game

3.      Hmong New Year celebration

4.      A special meal with friends or family

5.      A celebration at church or in your community

6.      Luckiest day you have ever had

7.      Family event

8.      That one time you forgot your phone

9.      First toe shoes

10.    The best video game performance you have had

11.    Son's Soccer game

12.    Lessons taught by your grandparent

13.    Going to a dance

14.    Getting your pet

15.    Receiving a special gift

16.    Some place special you visited

17.    That crazy day at work

18.    Being on a sports team

19.    Getting a car - or drivers license

20.    Snowboarding isn't easy

21.    The first day at work

22.    The first day of college

23.    A relative who inspires you

24.    A teacher or a lesson that made a difference in your life

25.    Special moments in your hometown

26.    Babies change everything

27.    Most embarrassing day of your life

28.    Craziest date

29.    Accomplishing a task you worked hard at

30.    FFA or other club experience
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31.    Brush with greatness

​32.    The championship game

​33.     How you fell in love

34.     My crazy uncle

35.     My obsession

36.     I got in a car accident

37.     The best date I ever had

​38.     Why Tami is my best friend

39.     Our family tradition

​40.     The reason my family is like the Game of Thrones




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