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Definition [ˈtribyo͞ot] NOUN an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration "synonyms: praise · sing the praises of · speak highly of · commend · acclaim · tip one's hat to · applaud · salute · honor · show appreciation of · recognize · acknowledge · pay homage to · extol · laud

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Tribute to Maya Angelou Why We Will Return to Maya Angelou, Again and Again As we mourn Maya Angelou, who died today at 86, we can find no better tribute than this one delivered by President Obama at the White House a few years ago. As a girl, Marguerite Ann Johnson endured trauma and abuse that actually led her to stop speaking. But as a performer, and ultimately a writer, a poet, Maya Angelou found her voice. It's a voice that's spoken to millions, including my mother, which is why my sister is named Maya. By holding on, even amid cruelty and loss, and then expanding to a sense of compassion, an ability to love -- by holding on to her humanity -- she has inspired countless others who have known injustice and misfortune in their own lives. I won't try to say it better than Maya Angelou herself, who wrote that: History, despite its wrenching pain, Cannot be unlived, and if faced with courage, Need not be lived again.

Introduction (Attention-getter) Who has had the greatest influence on your life? For many of us, a special teacher probably comes to mind. (Credibility) Throughout my career as a student, many teachers have come and gone and have been loved and hated, but none has had a greater impact then Mrs. Jean Wright, my senior English teacher. (Reveal Topic) Certainly, all of us have had teachers who evoked strong emotions in us, both positive and negative; but it is time to pay tribute to this very special lady.   (Preview Body of Speech) Mrs. Jean Wright is the epitome of warmth, concern for others, and courage as she proved both in her professional and personal lives.

Body Annecdote: There are so many examples of why Ms. Wright is so special. Body . Jean Wright taught her students by her example of warmth. Ms. Wright always had a smile and an inspiring thought to share. Ms. Wright helped me through a difficult time in my life. Annecdote: My high-school problems did not compare to the trials Ms. Wright faced while teaching . Jean Wright taught her students by her example of courage. 1. Ms. Wright maintained a positive outlook when lost her home in a flood. Despite all , Ms. Wright never missed a class. Annecdote: In addition to giving her all to her students, Ms. Wright also donated her time to the community. Jean Wright taught her students by her example of concern for others. Ms. Wright volunteered for several local charities. Ms. Wright always put others' needs before her own. Annecdote: So I hope you have seen what a truly unique and wonderful individual Jean Wright was. (Prepared audience for conclusion)

Conclusion Conclusion I'm sure that we have all had teachers who were special to us in some way, and I hope you can see how Mrs. Wright's warmth, concern and courage made her special to all her students. (Reinforced central idea.) The impact that this lady had upon those who knew her was undeniably proven when the announcement of her death as a result of the cancer which she had fought for so long caused a football stadium full of screaming fans to fall silent and to reflect upon the great loss the school, the community, and the world had suffered. (Ended with strong impact)