Persuasive Speech: Person of the CENTURY

Remember, this is a persuasive speech.  You must make points to persuade others to vote for your candidate for Person of the Century

Monday, 9/30- Friday, 10/4- Complete the PowerPoint

Monday, 10/7- Tuesday, 10/8- Practice presentations

Wednesday, 10/9- Friday, 10/11- Persuasive speeches



Goal: Students will learn how to write and deliver a strong persuasive speech

Person of the Century Award

THE PERSON MUST HAVE MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY OVER THE LAST 100 YEARS (1919-2019)

Students will look over and discuss the rubric for the persuasive assignment.

Students will be researching their Person of the Century in the library.  You must use a MINIMUM of  THREE sources, one must be print.

By the end of class Monday, students should have chosen a person that they will be nominating and speaking about for the Person of the Century Award.

Introduction to the presentation for the Person of the Century Award

Tuesday and Wednesday (9/17-9/18) - Report to  the library for research.

Requirements for PowerPoint Presentation:
ALL RESEARCH WILL BE RECORDED USING NOODLETOOLS.COM

1) Thirteen total slides.

2) Two of those slides will include your title page and works cited slide

3) One slide towards the beginning should give a brief background of your person.

4) You will have to include a minimum of three reasons explaining why your person deserves to win the Person of the Century Award.
Here are some suggestions:
- Your person is influential in a positive way.
- Your person is admirable.
- Your person has overcome something challenging in their life in order to achieve certain goals.
- Your person has helped the community and taken part in volunteer work for the good of humanity.
- Your person gives hope to others and has leadership abilities.

5) In order to make those three reasons valid you must back them up with authentic evidence and examples. What has your person actually done that will prove an attribute they might have? How are you going to demonstrate that your person actually portrays those qualities?

6) You must have a minimum of three examples for each reason.

7) You must have some visuals within your PowerPoint.
- Pictures of your person.
- Video clips of your person speaking.

8) You should have an audio clip of your person speaking you could use podcast for them as well.
- You could also have an example of another credible source
speaking about your person in a positive way.
(This is only a suggestion not a requirement! Audio clips may not be available depending upon the person you have chosen.)

*Good job on your research! It is a lot of work but keep it up!

*The person that wins the award will receive a prize!

*The Persuasion Map will be worth 15 points so please make sure you complete it. I will be collecting it at the of the period on Thursday, 9/19.

Thesis:  One goal that clearly state a supported personal opinion and identifies the issue

-Organization: The introduction is inviting, states the thesis and provides an overview of the issue.  (In this case, why your person should be selected as person of the year.  DON'T SAY "_____ should be person of the year."  Be more fluid and creative

-Your speech should convince NOT tell/ state

-Relate to your topic  Make it personal

-Information is presented in a logical order and maintains interest of the audience.

-Material must focus prove your thesis

-Conclusion:  Should be strongly worded and state a personal opinion.

-You may say, " ----should be selected as this year's Person of the Year." in the final paragraph.

-3 reasons with strong support

-Argument demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential --audience and anticipates counter-arguments

-Research- include facts BUT be able to connect/ relate to these facts.  Be able to explain/ expand each fact.  Avoid listing

-Research - Noodletools.com

Standard: 1.4.11.C

• Include a clearly stated position.
• Include convincing, elaborated and properly cited.
• Develop reader interest.
• Anticipate and counter reader concerns arguments.
• Include a variety of mehtods to advance the argument or position.

Intro to PowerPoint

1. PowerPoint videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck&t=22s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGiePuNFXwY



2. Watch a PowerPoint on PowerPoint Etiquette

3. Follow the 5/5/5 rule

To keep your audience from feeling overwhelmed, you should keep the text on each slide short and to the point. Some experts suggest using the 5/5/5 rule: no more than five words per line of text, five lines of text per slide, or five text-heavy slides in a row.

6 x 6 rule

When using bullets, aim for slides using the 6x6 rule: 6 bullets or less per slide, 6 words or less per bullet. 8. Slides should introduce high points of your topic (a good guide is 6 slides per hour, one slide can be discussed for 10 minutes each- this can vary if showing more photos than traditional text slides).

speaker and review

Monday, 9/10/19- Guest speaker - The importance of body language

Tuesday, 9/11/19 - Review impromptu speeches.

Review student evaluations / peer evaluations

Discuss what could have been done to improve the quality of the speech.

Impromptu

Impromptu

*You will be given at least three impromptu speeches each month

Impromptu Speaking Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to experience thinking and speaking with Minimal preparation.

You will be given two topics from which to choose. 

You will have the freedom to interpret the topic as you wish, as long as you address the general topic.  You must have an organized point and flow to your presentation

You will use one 3" X 5" index to write a few notes. You will have 15 minutes to brainstorm and prepare your notecard, 5 minutes to practice, and then you will speak.

The criteria that you will be judged on include:
---organization of your speech
---appropriateness of your analysis to the topic
---your verbal and nonverbal delivery skills 

Try your best to keep us engaged as you address the topic and remember to be a good audience member as you listen to your classmates.

You will also be asked to provide at least one written critique for each classmate’s performance.(This will include a positive comment and a comment that warrants improvement)

Assessment:  Rubric

Peer evaluation

Non-Verbal Communication

Short video and Power Point

Video Link
https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-nonverbal-communication-2795397

Non-Verbal Communications

Watch a quick video

Non-Verbal Communications

Non-Verbal Communication:
Opening Activity

1. Pass out cards  (There are sets of cards in envelopes, each class must select one)

WITHOUT SPEAKING:

A. figure out the game
B. Show me the end result

After I have looked at your result, you must create a set of directions for the game.
So, as a group, look at your results:
C. Write up directions

Group discussion:  Your opinion of the importance of non-verbal communications.
What happens when we misinterpret someone? 

Time limits:  TBD

Introduction

Introductory PowerPoint

3. steps to preparation

It's no big secret that the key to a successful presentation lies within its preparation. Having said that, many people 'leave money on the table' by neglecting this important step.

The simple truth is, 'winging it' seldom works. 

Good preparation starts long before you put pen to paper (so to speak). Here we outline a few key areas you should pay close attention to at the very beginning of your creative process.

1. Understanding your audience

Understanding your audience is very important; delivering relevant, useful material is far more likely to result in you winning business. The more information you know about your audience the better, as every detail you uncover will enable you to tailor your content. 

There are many ways you can go about this. Ask the event organiser for a list of participants. Consider sending each one a survey aimed at helping you understand what they wish to gain from your presentation. Check their LinkedIn profiles, websites and company information to see who these people are and what they represent.

2. Know the venue

What size is the stage? Is it to the side of the screen or in front of it? Is there a lectern? Asking the event organizer these questions will help you decide how you are going to utilise your surroundings to best present your material.

What size is the room? Do you need a mic? Will you be able to interact with the audience if you wish? Are also equally important questions to ask. Finding this out in advance will help you minimize 'last minute' changes on the day.

3. Know the technology

Do you build your slides for a 16:9 a 4:3 display? If you think of the screen as a canvas, then you want to use as much of the canvas as possible - getting the wrong aspect ratio will prevent you from doing this (and will leave you with either horizontal or vertical bars).

If you will be required to use a microphone then ask what type. Hand held microphones permanently 'tie up' one of your hands. If you were planning on using a slide clicker and have notes on stage with you, then suddenly your hands are full, and you need to become an expert juggler.

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Speak your peace Now that it is time to step up and speak your piece, go back an review the "8 Golden Rules for Public Speaking". Also explore the website on using cue cards and the speech rubric below.

Your content grade will be based on how well thought-out and organized your speech is, how interesting and focused it is, and how well you manage your time.

Public Speaking Characteristics:

1. Eye contact

2. Volume

3. Rate of speaking

4. Confidence and enthusiasm

5. Time (2-5 minutes; 8-10 minutes; +++)

6. Do you want to include Visual Aids? While is optional, sometimes using a visual aid can help in communicating an effective argument.

**Each Marking period, you will be required to give 3-4 impromptu speeches that will be
2-5 minutes

Topics:  TBA
-They will be announced spontaneously throughout each marking period.

Formal speeches will vary



After planning, create cue cards, PowerPoint, and practice

CUE CARDS

https://bhseffectivespeaking.blogspot.com/2019/07/cue-cards.html

CC.1.5.11-12.D

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct Assessment:  Rubric Peer evaluation perspective; organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.