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[|The Library Page: Information Speech]
 * A Call To Arms: Part I [[image:2569735824_7449b4d325.jpg width="400" height="299" align="left" link="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tapps/2569735824/sizes/m/"]] **




 * Purpose:** To **INFORM (note that your editorial is to PERSUADE)** the class about a current issue that affects you and/or other teens in your local, national, international, or global community. To arrive at a statement that clearly states what the issue is and the impact it has on the communities in question.

For example: //Global warming is clearly an issue that will continue to severely disturb our ecosystem, directly impacting the availability of the everyday resources that support our very existence.//


 * Time Limit**: 5-6 minutes


 * Assignment**: Use the topic you have chosen for your final exam speech. You have already written an editorial on the issue. Prepare a speech that communicates to your audience **what it is**, **its causes**, and **its impact**. Provide your audience with evidence that **__the problem exists and impacts given communities__**. You must use at least two of the following methods of support: expert testimony; statistics; real, detailed example.

Your **introduction** should: 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 make your intentions clear and presents an argument that states what the problem is, why it is a problem at all, and how it impacts the community in question.
 * Requirements**:

The **body** of your speech should: 1) Have a clear __organizational structure__**.** See back page. 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 50 words. Cards collected at end of speech.** · **You must create and use an electronic __presentation__ to support your points.** · ** __Outline and annotated bibliography__, following guidelines, are due the day you go up to speak (You must use at least three different types of sources and add two more sources to your list. Remember annotations. )** · **Speeches will be presented on 4/29-5/1. **


 * Possible Organizational Approaches:**

Focus on your subject in **Time** (Chronological--historically, modern etc) Focus on your subject in **Space** (Spatial--location) Focus on your subject in **Extent** (Topical--narrow the subcategories)

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY GUIDELINES
Write a thoughtful paragraph for each bibliography entry that includes the following information: · Describe the content (focus) of the source · Describe the usefulness of the source for your speech · Discuss any limitations the source may have (e.g. bias, timeliness, difficulty level) · Evaluate the reliability of the source

Indent the entire paragraph five spaces from the left margin, using block style. Single-space the paragraph. Use proper grammar and punctuation! Proofread!


 * Note: Be sure to follow Keables (MLA) guidelines for your citations.**