CRHS PUBLIC SPEAKING 2015/2016
MRS. WRIGHT’S ENGLISH CLASS
STUDENT NAME: ______CONTENTS & STEPS TO COMPLETE:
PAGE # DEADLINE/DUE DATE COMPLETED? READ INSTRUCTIONS? (Check off when it’s done) Choosing a Topic 1 & 2 Dec. 11 in class (Mrs. Wright’s approval) Public Speaking 3 & 4 Read together Dec. 11 in Format & Procedures class Persuasion Map 5 Monday December 14 Sample Outline 6 Writing First Draft ** Persuasive Speech 7 Checklist Writing Second Draft ** Self-Evaluation of 8 & 9 ** Speech Sample Speech 10 & 11 Persuasive Writing 12-14 Strategies/Handouts PRESENTATION – ** DATE OF SPEECH!
DO NOT LOSE THIS BOOKLET OR ANY OF YOUR WRITTEN WORK. Persuasive Speeches: Choosing a Topic!
This year in secondary three you will take part in a CRHS tradition: Public Speaking! You will be writing a persuasive speech, and delivering it in front of the class. This year your speech needs to be 3 minutes long when you present it. Your written speech will be 5-6 paragraphs. The topic must be an issue that has two sides, and can even be quite humorous. This will be a major evaluation for term 2. It is now time to start thinking about and selecting your topic.
In order to get started, complete this sheet, and return it to Mrs. Wright to approve your topic.
1. Spend about 15 minutes researching possible persuasive speech topics. Use the following links as a starting point:
https://www.udemy.com/blog/interesting-persuasive-speech-topics/
http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/writing/persuasive-essay-topics/
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/essaywriting/a/100-Persuasive-Essay-Topics.htm
https://theteachingfactor.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/50-persuasive-speech-debate-topics- relevant-today/
2. Based on your research, list 3 topics that peaked your interest:
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3. Spend about 15-20 minutes doing some research about the 3 topics you are interested in. After your research, cross off one topic from your list.
4. Watch this video that reviews how to write a good thesis statement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wxE8R_x5I0
It’s a great video, and hopefully it helps you to understand how a thesis should be written. Here are a couple of examples:
a) (School uniforms) (should be mandatory at CRHS) (because they are cost effective, save time, and can prevent discrimination and bullying.) b) (Fast food is killing Canadians.)(The government should go to great measures to prevent teens from eating this garbage.)(Better health education, higher taxes and scare tactics can help us to survive this epidemic.)
5. Now that you have narrowed down your list to 2 possible topics, take some time and brainstorm possible thesis statements for each topic. (topic + opinion/position + reasons)
Topic #1: Possible thesis statement: ______
Topic #2: Possible thesis statement: ______
6. Now take a minute to think about these topics. Make a decision. Which one do you feel more passionate about? Which one will be easiest to share in front of the class? Which one can you best support with facts and examples?
7. My speech topic is: ______.
8. My thesis is: ______.
Now all you have to do is write your speech and deliver it. Easy peasy… Mrs. Wright’s signature to approve your topic: ______
PUBLIC SPEAKING FORMAT & PROCEDURES – SECONDARY 3
By now you should have chosen a topic that interests you. You should have a strong opinion about this subject and want to share this with the class. A persuasive speech is one where the speaker introduces an issue and convinces the audience of their position on this issue. Your speech is expected to be 3 MINUTES (+ or – 30 seconds).
BEING PERSUASIVE Your Goal: get your audience to agree with you and your arguments to get your audience to take action
Example: If your topic is “gossip”, the idea is that you want to convince your audience harmful and to get them to stop gossiping.
In order to be persuasive you need to explain your point of view clearly and in terms that your audience can relate to. Using examples from the world (or your school/city) helps to get your audience involved with your topic. The idea is to get the audience to put themselves in others’ shoes and share your opinion.
To persuade your audience, you should be doing the following:
Stating your position with facts Giving arguments that support your position Addressing any contrary opinions openly Restating your position firmly
EVALUATION - The text of your speech will be counted for 25% of your production mark in Term2. - The delivery of your speech will count for 50% of you oral/talk marks.
In class we will be starting to write the text. You are expected to use the class time wisely. Students who waste time will be deducted marks. You are also expected to work on this major assignment at home. ** It is advisable to have your speech saved on the portal and/or USB key so it can be easily transferred between home and school. PROCEDURE
1. Choose a topic (should already be done) 2. Have your topic and thesis approved by Mrs.Wright 3. Do any necessary research. 4. Fill in “Persuasion Map” handout. (given separately) 5. Write first draft of speech. 6. Have first draft edited by a peer, parent or teacher. 7. Make any changes to speech. 8. Write second version. 9. Practice delivering speech. Determine the length of time it will take to give the speech. Make any final adjustments to the text. Shorten or lengthen as need be. 10. Do third draft of speech. 11. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE…MEMORIZE YOUR SPEECH!!! 12. Deliver your speech.
NERVES: It’s very common to experience some nervousness before presenting a speech. However, you will be much less anxious if you’ve given yourself the time to write a strong speech and to practice it. You need to rehearse. A LOT. Other strategies to incorporate include: - Getting rest the night before. - Eating breakfast and drinking water. - Going to the bathroom (to get rid of that nervous feeling). - Don’t be concerned with perfection. It needs to be good, not perfect. - Focus on positive things. - Act confident (even if you’re faking it a little). The audience will support you. - Remember to breathe!!
SAMPLE PERSUASIVE SPEECH OUTLINE
Introduction
. Addresses audience . Grabs audience’s attention with a “catchy” start . States position (thesis statement) . Lists supporting facts
Body
. Supporting Argument # 1 . Explanation of argument using facts and examples . Transition to next argument (Use transitional words, ex. However, in addition, on the other hand, etc.)
. Supporting Argument # 2 . Explanation of argument using facts and examples . Transition to next argument . (Use transitional words, ex. However, in addition, on the other hand, etc.)
. Supporting Argument # 3 . Explanation of argument using facts and examples . Transition to next argument . (Use transitional words, ex. However, in addition, on the other hand, etc.)
Optional: . Address the contrary argument . Smash down the contrary argument by explaining what is wrong with it.
Conclusion
. Re-state your position . Appealing to your audience with a challenge (call-to-action) . Perhaps refer to your title . Leave them with something memorable . Expression of gratitude (Thanks for listening…) WRITE YOUR SPEECH!!!!
TYPE IT UP!
DEADLINE: ______
PERSUASIVE SPEECH CHECKLIST Before delivering your speech to the class, practice in front of a friend or family member and have them fill out this checklist as you give your speech. You can also video tape yourself and answer the questions upon playback. It’s also important to time yourself.
**CONTENT**
Did I address my audience and grab their attention? Did I state my position clearly? Did I list my supporting facts?
Are my main points clear? Are all the ideas backed up? Did I use appropriate vocabulary and persuasive words?
Did I re-state my position firmly? Did I summarize my speech? Did I leave my audience with a challenge or something to think about? Did I thank my audience?
**DELIVERY **
Voice Did I speak loud enough to be heard but not shout? Did I speak clearly with a natural tone and pace? Did I pause without filling space with ‘um’ or ‘like’?
Body Did I stand straight but not rigid? Did I control my body so that I wasn’t pacing or fidgeting? Were my gestures natural and helpful?
Eyes Did I make eye contact with my audience? Did I glance at my cue cards without reading them? TIME OF SPEECH: ______
English 306 Name: ______
SELF- EVALUATION OF PERSUASIVE SPEECH Please answer the self-evaluation questions below. If you need to make changes to your speech as you go, please feel free to do so. Remember, the text of your speech is evaluated as part of your production marks.
Order of papers to give in:
1. Your good copy of the speech (most recent good copy, and the one to be marked) 2. All your rough work (edited copies, notes, research, drafts etc…) 3. This Public Speaking Booklet
SELF EVALUATION QUESTIONS
Analysis of the text
1. What is the title of your speech? ______
2. What is the “catchy” start to your speech? (If you don’t have one…write one!!) ______
3. What is your thesis statement? ______
4. What do you think is the most persuasive line in your speech?
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5. What are three things that you learned about your topic? ______
6. What is the strongest part of your text? Why? ______
7. What do you feel is the weakest part of your speech? Why? ______
8. What did you find most difficult about writing a persuasive speech? ______
Preparation for Presenting
1. Do you know your speech by heart? ______
2. Will you know your text by heart? ______
3. Have you prepared cue-cards? ______(The substitute teacher has some if you need)
4. What have you done to practice/memorize your speech?
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*** NOW PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH! ...REHEARSE! *** Do this now!!
5. What is the time of your speech? ______
*** If you need to add, or delete, make final changes now.
Name/Signature of someone in the class who has timed you: ______
SAMPLE SPEECH The Perfect Companion “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” (Milan Kundera) Good afternoon Mrs. ______and class! When we think of the perfect companion we often think of finding that special someone to share the rest of our life with. People are often unreliable, and complicated. Human relationships, although necessary and valuable, are hard work.
Often pets make better companions than humans; particularly dogs. As the old saying goes, a dog is indeed a man’s best friend. Throughout the course of my life, I have been both a cat owner and a dog owner. Based on my personal experiences, I am here today to tell you that: Dogs make better family pets than cats. Firstly: Dogs are more affectionate than cats. And secondly: Dogs have the ability to improve the quality of our lives. Let me begin by showing you that dogs are more loyal and loving than cats.
There are many advantages to owning a feline friend: they require less attention, they are more independent, they require less time and care etc… Despite these advantages to owing a cat, dogs are the superior pet. Yes, it is true that dogs require more time and care than cats, but you get more in return!
Many of us decide to get a pet because we love animals, and we believe that they make us happier. We love them and we care for them. Unlike cats, dogs will reciprocate that love. When you get home from school or work a dog will greet you at the door, be excited to see you, wag their tail, lick you and be genuinely happy to see you. When you call them, they will come. They will cuddle with you (for hours if you let them), and they will never tire of it. In short, dogs are very affectionate; it’s part of their DNA.
According to Cesar Millan “Dogs are pack animals. They want to belong to a pack, whether it's made up of dogs or humans, or pretty much any animal…Dogs are also naturally affectionate. Their instinct is to want to bond.” When a family decides to get a dog, that dog, becomes a member the family, and the family becomes the dog’s pack. A dog will love you unconditionally, and they will show you that they love you by being affectionate. When a cat rubs up against you, it’s not that they are being affectionate, they are marking their territory. You don’t own a cat, it owns you. This leads me to my next point which is that dogs can actually improve your quality of life.
Life can often be complicated and stressful. Owning a dog can actually help reduce stress induced by school or work. It is scientifically proven that being near a dog increases your levels of oxytocin (a hormone that makes you happy). According to the website care2.com, “Dogs can sense subtle changes in your energy… (They are) always eager to provide support and affection, a dog could make a stressful time in your life a little more manageable.” (http://www.care2.com/greenliving/7-ways- your-dog-can-improve-your-life.html) On top of that, being a dog owner forces you to get daily exercise.
Dogs need a healthy dose of exercise every day. They love to go for long walks, or runs. Dogs will be more than happy to follow you on a hike for the afternoon. Many dogs also enjoy a good swim in the lake or a pool. My Boston Terrier enjoys a good game of soccer, and I can walk or hike 10 kilometers with her without even worrying about her getting tired! It is also a well-known fact that exercise also increases your levels of oxytocin; dog + exercise = more happy hormones!! Being outside and active is great for the whole family, and dogs give us a reason to get up off the couch. I’d like to see anyone here take a cat out on leash for a 10 kilometer walk. Good luck with that! Many cat owners don’t even allow their cats to go outside which kind of puts a damper on the whole getting exercise with your pet concept. So let’s recap why dogs make better family pets than cats.
Even if a dog is more work than a cat, you get more out of owning a dog. Dogs will love you back. Cats will let you love them when they feel like it. Having a dog relaxes you and helps reduce stress. Cats can also be therapeutic, but good luck getting any exercise with your cat (there’s a reason cats get fat as they get older). Therefore, because dogs are affectionate, and they increase your levels of oxytocin, they improve your quality of life. So when your family decides to get a pet, join team DOG and remember: “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” (Josh Billings)
THANK OU FOR LISTENING.
PERSUASIVE WRITING STRATEGIES
Rhetorical question A question that is asked which makes the reader think. e.g. How would you feel is you had 2 hours of homework every night?
Repetition Words or phrases are repeated so that they stick in the reader’s mind. e.g. remember what it was like to be at school, remember how much work you had.
Emotive Language When words are used to make the reader feel a certain emotion, like sadness or anger. e.g. We are the poor, helpless children who are forced to do hours and hours of homework every night.
Exaggeration When information is given that is over the top, or slightly untrue. e.g. If I get set one more homework I am going to move to the moon!
Facts and Statistics When truthful information is given to back up a point. e.g. 95% of pupils feel that there is too much homework.
Groups of Three When 3 adjectives or phrases are used to emphasise a point. e.g. Homework is boring, dull and uninteresting.
PERSUASIVE WRITING: KEY WORDS TRANSITIONAL PHRASES INTRODUCTORY PHRASES In my opinion There is no doubt that I question whether I believe From my point of view I (dis) agree with It is my belief that It seems to me that I maintain that CONCLUDING PHRASES For the reasons above In short In brief As you can see To be sure Undoubtedly As I have noted Without a doubt In any case In other words Obviously Summarizing On the whole Unquestionably In any event SUPPORTING OPINIONS First Furthermore Equally important Besides Further Second In addition In the first place Next Again Third Also Likewise Moreover Similarly Finally Last INTRODUCING DETAILS For example For instance In support of this In fact As evidence CAUSE AND EFFECT Since Caused by In effect Because of This results in Brought about Due to Consequently Made possible For this reason Accordingly As might be expected Therefore As a result of Give rise to If…then Leads to Was responsible for COMPARE AND CONTRAST Similarly Likewise As well as Compared to In the same way Have in common In like manner Contrasting All are On the other hand On the contrary The same as Although As opposed to Conversely Even though Rather than Whether or not Nevertheless In spite of COUNTERING I realize you Believe But I understand you Feel Yet Even though you Maintain However Although you Want I doubt Some people Favour I question It may be that you Support Let me explain Your idea to ____ deserves Argue On the other hand some merit State Nevertheless TRANSITIONS
When you want to start an example or illustration:
She loves fine clothes. For example, her prom dress cost nearly two hundred dollars.
Jim sometimes becomes bored easily. For instance, I remember something that happened last summer.
When you want to contrast one thing with another:
Mary is one of my best friends. However, she sometimes makes me angry by being late.
Jack is a good swimmer. Even so, he has never won a trophy,
I saw her once when I felt awful. Nevertheless, we had a wonderful time.
When you want to add another idea:
Tom is crazy about his motorcycle. Furthermore, he does all the maintenance on it himself.
Mr. Johnston is an excellent teacher. Moreover, he is very popular with his students.
Everybody likes Lou. In addition, he seems to like everyone he meets.
When you want to show that one thing causes another:
Sam isn't very organized. Consequently, he sometimes doesn't seem to know what he is doing.
One time he forgot his wife's birthday. As a result, she was very angry.
Al jogs three miles a day. Therefore, he is in good shape. .
When you want to summarize or generalize:
That really bothered me. But on the whole, he is a pretty good guy.
He is sensitive, warm, and considerate. In short, I love him.