Discipline: English

First, You will create a speech as a way to persuade or to actuate the class to your way of thinking on a specific topic. See the Course Schedule for the due date. Follow the instructions below to compete this assignment: Your speech should include the following: Present a problem. Reasons the problem exists. What […]

You will create a speech as an introduction to the informative speech topic you choose. Based on your Informative Speech Topic and 3 main points, develop an appropriate introduction that includes the following: Attention getting device Introduce topic clearly Significance statement/Motivate audience to listen Established credibility Preview remainder of speech Create a 1- 1.5 minute […]

For this assignment, you will provide the bibliography of sources for your informative speech topic you choose. List at least 4 sources you researched for your Informative Speech. For one source, write one paragraph that summarizes the main idea of the source. Include a key takeaway. Add an example or two from the material that evidences your takeaway or […]

You will submit your topic for the informative speech in the form of a thesis statement, Your proposed thesis will give a preview of your 3 main points. Example: I will inform you about the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin. Preview: First we will cover his early years and activism. Second, we will cover […]

Think about your name and the best way to get the class to remember your name (Keila). Be as creative as possible, using any method (narrative, etymology of your name, visual aids, etc.). Refer to  Name Brainstorming Questions [PDF] Name Brainstorming Questions [PDF] – Alternative Formats if needed.  Your speech should NOT address every one […]

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 7, 8 Lesson Instructor supplied resources Student chosen resources (optional) Initial Post Instructions Think of a person you know (either yourself, someone you know, or even a famous person with, perhaps a “rags to riches” story) who has experienced significant upward or downward mobility […]

  FORM AND CONTENT GUIDE Paragraph 1: Introduction (25 points) Present the FACTUAL INFORMATION relating to the artwork. Include as much of the following information as you can: ARTIST(S) – name, collaboration, anonymous, etc.      DATE – specific date, approximate date, century, etc.     MEDIA – drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture     TECHNIQUE – shading, perspective, glazing, impasto, carving, casting, post-and-lintel, steel frame, […]

Discuss the affordances of the internet medium that allows for “fake news” to alter audience perception of the truth and their information-seeking behaviors? 

In 200-250 words, create a discussion post that addresses the question below: Watch the example informative speech and fill out the evaluation sheet that I’ll be using to grade your speeches later in the module. For your discussion provide the following: The grade you gave this speech  Specific elements where the speaker could improve Something […]

In 200-250 words, create a discussion post that addresses the question below: For this module’s discussion post provide a Youtube example of a real speech (avoid fictional speeches in movies) that you find impactful. It could be a filmed speech, a TED talk, or a Youtube video that you find particularly compelling. For the discussion provide: The link to […]