We worked on informative speech outlines by first writing the preview. After the preview, the instructor discussed transitions and asked students to write in at least five transitions.
We moved on to writing the conclusion. We read the section in the book that covered conclusions and we wrote the conclusion in class.
We took a break and returned to the evaluation form. The instructor explained each part of the evaluation form.
She went over what each student needs to have next week. All students should have two copies of the full-sentence outline with a Works Cited. There should be a notecard for people who are presenting. This notecard is what the speaker will to refer to and it can have 30-50 words. It should be shown to the instructor right before the speech.
The second copy of the full-sentence outline should have the following titles or sections highlighted:
general purpose (just underline "general purpose," not the whole section
specific purpose
thesis
preview statement
all internal text citations
Works Cited
Be sure you have your last name and page number on each page.
The instructor handed back the quizzes, the reaction to the taped speech, and the "I Am" papers.
We ran out of time to do the group discussion, so it will be done at an upcoming class. Please remember to bring your "I Am" paper and three articles for the discussion. Continue bringing this material until we have completed this part of the class.
Students who had perfect attendance were excused from the midterm. The rest of the students took the midterm.
Next week:
Speakers:
Read Chapter 11 on informative speaking
Bring "I Am" papers and three articles on your personality profile to class
