The Gem Project has developed models, which aide youth in constructing their own speech. We believe that the voices of our youth are powerful!
Here are highlights of speeches that a few of our youth did earlier this year. Not only did they create their own speeches, they also recited it in front of their peers.
Name: Caden
Age: 5
What did Caden reveal in his speech?
Special Hobbies:
sing, read, dance, & play
Prospective position Caden wants:
Treasurer
Reason?
“I like to handle shiny things.”
What is he promising?
To buy a lot of stuff
Name: Eliel
Age: 7
What did Eliel reveal in his speech?
Special Hobbies:
draw and paint
Prospective position Eliel wants:
Vice- President
Reason?
“I like to help others.”
What is he promising?
To always be good and helpful
Name: Idaliz
Age: 7
What did Idaliz reveal in her speech?
Special Hobbies:
swim and sleep
Prospective position Idaliz wants:
President
Reason?
“I like to handle shiny things.”
What is she promising?
Provide free lunch and get you famous at school
Name: Steven
Age: 9
What did Steven reveal in his speech?
Special Hobbies:
collecting Pokemon cards, collecting special rocks, writing stories, and reading.
Prospective position Caden wants:
President
Reason?
“I am kind, responsible, and love to help others.”
What is he promising?
To listen to your opinions, help wherever there is a need, and to stand up for you.
Name: Nareshtah
Age: 5
What did Nareshtah reveal in his speech?
Special Hobbies:
watch TV, color, sleep, bother my brothers.
Prospective position Nareshtah wants:
President
Reason?
“I am funny and I color a lot.”
What is she promising?
To help people, make people be smart, help them eat food, and be strong.