Earth Day

http://www.earthday.net/ HI TEAM--HOW'S YOUR WEEK GOING? VISIT THE ABOVE LINK IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY AND IN 5 SENTENCES OR SO, TELL US HOW AND WHY--OR WHY NOT...YOU'VE GONE GREEN! BE PERSUASIVE AND AVOID THOSE FALLACIES! SHARE ANY TIPS! FOR INSTANCE, I SAVE AND RE-USE GROCERY BAGS---IT'S EZ AND YOU GET $$$$ BACK TOO!

PERSUASIVE SPEECHES

THE LONGEST AND MOST COMPLEX SPEECH ASSIGNMENT OF THE SEMESTER! Yikes! The facts: attention-getter must be facinating, shocking or extremely creative. 125 points (see syllabus for details) 6 - 7 minutes long (I will stop you after 8) at least 3 main points linked by signposts or transitions or enumeration one visual aid minimum ( if too small will not count) 3 complete source citations and an attached bibliography (see chpt. 7 for my expectations here) complete outline as you have used previously (see this blog under Januaryof 07) 2 completely scripted transitions must appear on your outline and be heard in speecyh. If not, speech drops a full grade! Introduction must be memorized, don't look down until your first transition! I reccomend choosing a policy proposition, (review chapters 16 and 17) since these are the easiest -- rememer to use the word "should" in your proposition if you go this route! Post any questions below and GOODLUCK!!!!!!

Quiz Chpt 16 and 17

1. Persuasion is the process of changing or reinforcing a listeners attitudes beliefs and values. So, a speech titled: How to succeed in business is an example of persuasive speaking. T or F 2. Out of attitdues, beliefs and values, which is the hardest to change through persuasive speaking? A. Attitude since it is learned. B. Beliefs, since they are spiritual. C. Values because they are "enduring." D. None of them are any different than the others. 3. Dissonance means: A. Plaigerism. B. Dishonesty C. Lack of harmony. D. Lack of sonance. 4. A good persuasive speaker will help the audience restore a balance to their way of thinking. T or F 5. ____________ is one of the best motivators. A. Money. B. Coach Jim Stymes C. Sandra D. Need 6. A persuasive speech made in our class either next week or the following week should attempt to persuade the audience. Would a proposition of fact, value or policy be the safest bet for an attempt at an A speech? A. Fact because they can't be disputed. B. Attitude because some people have a bad attitude. C. Value because it is so subjective. D. Policy becuase it is easier for people to change their minds about policies than to change their values or perceptions of facts. 7. Dynamism is an important component of credibility. T or F 8. Ethos was Aristotle's term for A. Charisma. B. Speaker character, credibility and ethics. C. Food. D. Attitudes, beliefs and values. 9. Reasoning by analogy is deductive reasoning. T or F 10. If Kelly wore a King's tee shirt to class just because Michael, Tram and Oby had said they liked the Kings, which fallacy would she demonstrate? A. bandwagon B. Causation C. red herring D. ad hominem

Is There a Double Standard?

http://mediamatters.org/items/200704120001

Visit the above website and sign in with where you stand, using your public speaking skills! Do we have a double standard when it comes to racial remarks, can certain people say things others cannot? Analyzing your audience is important for any speaker, did Imus fall short in this area? What about Howard Stern and even other hip-hop artists that say "ho" all the time, such as Snoop? I look forward to your thoughts, and check out Oprah on Tuesday afternoon if you can, she is hosting a town hall with Russel Simmons and Al Sharpton among others to discuss the implications of this event and the consequential firing of Don Imus within the Black community, amongst women and people in general. Maya Angelou says that words matter, they stick invisibly to things and can do damage beyond the immediate moment they are spoken.