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Fifth and Sixth Grade Orators Return to Horn Stage
One of the last events to take place in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre in 2020, before the pandemic shut things down, was the annual Fifth and Sixth Grade Oratory. McDonogh School’s time-honored tradition returned on Tuesday, March 8, as 10 speakers and three emcees took to the stage to demonstrate their oratory skills.
The program began with fifth-grade emcees Anna T. and Izzy G. who explained that their grade wrote personal narratives on the Power of Emotion. The five finalists: Isabella R. (Stuck), Josh D. (Humiliation Chamber), Geordan W. (The Heart Attack), Christina Z. (Deep Inside), and Kaine I.(What’s That Smell?) spoke with confidence using eye contact and expression.
The program continued with an explanation of the sixth-grade prompt from the emcee, Rajan M. “For the sixth-grade oratory program, students compose personal essays about what they believe to be true, based on personal experience," he said. "Sometimes students come upon the truth as a result of tough lessons, and sometimes these truths become evident through deeply satisfying experiences. However they come about, these truths inspire change.”
Then, he guided the audience through the program introducing each eloquent orator and their topic. The sixth-grade speakers were Lucas A. (My World Book), Jolee X. (The Perfect Story), Kaitlyn K. (Just Keep Going), Maxine K. (The Best Way to Travel), and Destiny N. (Locked in the Box).
“After such a long time away from this tradition, watching the oratory program return felt like a dream come true,” says fifth-grade teacher Colleen Buseck. “It was amazing to all be together again in Horn listening to student voices inspire our Middle School community. Welcoming parents on campus was another special aspect of the event."
The Middle School oratory process began in February with fifth and sixth graders following a series of writing and presentation deadlines. They worked on improving enunciation and voice quality; expression and feeling; and poise and effectiveness. They also practiced standing still, using eye contact, and speaking with volume and power. In late February, students presented their polished oratory pieces to their English classes for a final grade. Lastly, five finalists from each grade were chosen by their teachers to present their oratory selections at the assembly. The Oratory Program will continue in the spring with presentations from seventh- and eighth-grade students.
One of the last events to take place in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre in 2020, before the pandemic shut things down, was the annual Fifth and Sixth Grade Oratory. McDonogh School’s time-honored tradition returned on Tuesday, March 8, as 10 speakers and three emcees took to the stage to demonstrate their oratory skills.
The program began with fifth-grade emcees Anna T. and Izzy G. who explained that their grade wrote personal narratives on the Power of Emotion. The five finalists: Isabella R. (Stuck), Josh D. (Humiliation Chamber), Geordan W. (The Heart Attack), Christina Z. (Deep Inside), and Kaine I.(What’s That Smell?) spoke with confidence using eye contact and expression.
The program continued with an explanation of the sixth-grade prompt from the emcee, Rajan M. “For the sixth-grade oratory program, students compose personal essays about what they believe to be true, based on personal experience," he said. "Sometimes students come upon the truth as a result of tough lessons, and sometimes these truths become evident through deeply satisfying experiences. However they come about, these truths inspire change.”
Then, he guided the audience through the program introducing each eloquent orator and their topic. The sixth-grade speakers were Lucas A. (My World Book), Jolee X. (The Perfect Story), Kaitlyn K. (Just Keep Going), Maxine K. (The Best Way to Travel), and Destiny N. (Locked in the Box).
“After such a long time away from this tradition, watching the oratory program return felt like a dream come true,” says fifth-grade teacher Colleen Buseck. “It was amazing to all be together again in Horn listening to student voices inspire our Middle School community. Welcoming parents on campus was another special aspect of the event."
The Middle School oratory process began in February with fifth and sixth graders following a series of writing and presentation deadlines. They worked on improving enunciation and voice quality; expression and feeling; and poise and effectiveness. They also practiced standing still, using eye contact, and speaking with volume and power. In late February, students presented their polished oratory pieces to their English classes for a final grade. Lastly, five finalists from each grade were chosen by their teachers to present their oratory selections at the assembly. The Oratory Program will continue in the spring with presentations from seventh- and eighth-grade students.