Public Speaking – Week 7

In class: Finishing debates.  Explanation of final speech assignment.

For the final assignment, you must prepare a 5-minute speech on the topic of your choice.  Think back over the types of assignments we have done so far — introduction/personal, how-to, debate/persuasive — and consider one of these formats for the final speech.  Or, if you prefer, you could try out another format or style.  Your speech should be well prepared and memorized, though you may bring 1 or 2 notecards to help you along.  Visual aids are strongly encouraged, as appropriate to the content and style of your speech.

HW: For next week, please choose your speech topic.  In preparation for your teacher meeting, write an outline and/or first draft of your speech.  I will only meet with students who come to class with a typed outline or draft.