GRAMMAR
IMPROMPTU
- On a scrap piece of paper, please create an impromptu speaking
topic. We will use these as warm-ups for public speaking practice.
Consider finishing one of these statements:
- "Tell us about ______________."
- "What do you think about ____________."
Or you could create structure sentences that the speaker must finish on the spot, like:
- "One thing that drives me crazy is ____________."
- "One thing you have to do before you die is ______________."
- "One must see movie is _______ because ____________."
DEBATE
Please download the
Debate Speeches Outline handout.
- Use this handout to write your speech. Include your main focus areas with a bit of evidence.
- Don't give all of your evidence in the Opening, just say enough to introduce three main THEMES.
- Get credit for note cards while you work...remind me!!!
HW: Finish your speech and print it out. Your heading should look like this example:
Joaquin Castro Castro 1
Ms. Bridgette
English 205
2 May 2016
Debate Topic: Should MV change their chapel format?
Opening Speech ~ Status Quo
Thesis:
No, MV should continue to meet corporately for chapels on a weekly
basis because in is important to continue to teach a Christian culture,
model worship, and address students as a unified community.
Outline:
....And your speech goes on from here... Follow the outline given in the link above.
