Final+Exam+Speech

FINAL EXAM SPEECH : THE PROBLEM-SOLUTION SPEECH

**Purpose:** To inform the class about a current problem that affects you and/or other teens in your community or on a more substantial level (national, international, global). To arrive at a thesis that clearly states the impact of the problem. To suggest an effective solution in which your class members can participate.
 * Monday 2/23 || Tuesday 3/24 || Wednesday 2/25 || Thursday 2/26 ||
 * Chance || Racesen || Kaci || Taylor ||
 * Alisa || Lindsay || Logan || Kara ||
 * Reece || Courtney || Melia || Zack ||
 * Jack || Brooke || Danny || Daniella ||


 * Time Limit**: 7-8 minutes

**Assignment**: You must choose **the same problem issue** about which you informed the class at the start of quarter 4. Your job **now** is to focus your problem area on **one aspect** that particularly concerns you. Provide your audience with evidence that will convince them that __the problem exists, is significant, and requires their attention__. While some of this information may have been included in your earlier speech, you are also expected to go into more depth on the focused area about which you are especially concerned. You also must find **one** effective solution to the problem and provide evidence that the solution can and will work to reduce it. Make this solution meaningful to your audience. Include a step that **they** can do, realistically, to participate in the solution you propose. Show how you have already begun to take action.

1) __Capture the audience's attention__ and make them want to hear what you have to say. 2. Establish your __credibility__ as an "expert" in this area. You can do this through your verbal or nonverbal messages.  3) Provide necessary __background information__ about the topic. 4) State a purpose statement and __thesis__ that reflect the problem-solution nature of the speech.
 * Requirements**: Your **introduction** should:

The **body** of your speech should: 1) Have a clear __problem-solution organizational structure__**.** 2) Have clearly stated __main points__. 3) Provide __concrete and varied evidence__ to support each main point. 4) Provide clear and smooth __transitions__ between main points.

The **conclusion** of the speech should: 1) effectively __summarize the main ideas__. 2) restate the __thesis.__ 3) provide a __forceful ending__ that links to the attention-getter used in the introduction.

• **Multiple __notecards__ with a maximum of 75 words on them may be used. Cards will be turned in at the end of the speech. __Place word count on the backside of each card__.** • **A __detailed outline and an annotated bibliography__, following the required structures, are due on no later than __Friday, May 13__. NO ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO SPEAK WITHOUT COMPLETING THE OUTLINE AND BIBLIOGRAPHY.** • **Speeches will be presented on __Monday-Friday, May 23-27__. You will have a significant say in what day that you perform. Check your calendars carefully.**


 * Problem-Solution Outline Format for the Body of the Speech**

II. Body

A. State clearly what the problem is.

1. Prove that the problem is significant. a. Show with evidence (statistics would be good!) that the problem exists. b. Show with evidence (examples? statistics? testimony?) that the problem is widespread. 2. Prove that the problem is harmful. a. Show with evidence (an example/anecdote would be good!) that the problem causes harms. b. Show with reasoning that the problem has undesirable effects. 3. Prove that the problem will not go away by itself. a. Show with evidence (testimony?) that the cause of the problem cannot be eradicated because of attitudes. b. Show with evidence and/or reasoning that the problem is rooted in society.

B. State clearly what solution you suggest be used.

1. Show that this solution is possible and can be done by teenagers. a. Explain the solution. Be specific. b. Provide details of the solution. 2. Show that this solution will help to solve the problem. a. Explain how the solution will help to eradicate the attitudes mentioned in II.A.3.a above. Use evidence if possible. b. Show how the solution will help to uproot the cause of the problem as discussed in II.A.3.b above. Use evidence if possible. 3. Show that the members of the class can be a part of this solution. a. Describe for the audience how to become involved in the solution. b. Show them how you have become involved.

Note: This is a **final exam speech**; therefore, you are largely on your own in researching, developing, and practicing for it. I will answer general questions in class so that everyone can hear the questions and answers. However, I cannot meet with you individually for extra help. Just work hard, apply what you have learned all year, and do your best work! Think positive! You can do this!