Happy Friday! As a reminder your final drafts, completed with a works cited page, is due next Friday. If you are behind, it is your job to work over the weekend, before/after school, and during your study hall. Remember - this will be a major component of your grade.
Today, we will begin understanding how to construct our speeches, by watching a few example speeches and breaking down their ethos, logos, and pathos.
Today, we will begin understanding how to construct our speeches, by watching a few example speeches and breaking down their ethos, logos, and pathos.
- Watch "The Secret Structure of Great Talks" - a video from TED.com
- Brief discussion over the message and structure of her presentation. Answer these questions.
- Define the parameters of the speech: 3-4 minutes, organized structure, persuasive.
- Review how-to write a persuasive speech - connect with your paper topics and modify your set up.
- Watch additional resources: "The Science of Persuasion," "Texting While Driving," "Gay Marriage in America"
- HW: FINISH YOUR DRAFT!