Yeah! Outlining!!!! Woohooo! Pretend like it is just THRILLING! Review your outline notes and what the book has to say about outlines, then listen to at least 6 minutes of either
1. A portion of Jon Stewart's Daily Show addressing the Presidential election (if you prefer democratic humor)
2. or a speech made by your favorite candidate of either party found on u-tube or a news site
3. or a speech discussed on and reviewed on FOX news (if you favor a republican angle and conservative stance.)
A. Tell us what you chose and don't judge others' views or offend our diverse classroom ok?!
B. Identify 3 of the outline elements from class in the piece rhetoric (aka: artifact) you examined, for instance: tell us what an attention getter, main points, preview, thesis or one transition were in the speech or discussion you heard.
I'll give you an example: In McCain's acceptance speech at the RNC last week, his true story about being a war hero served as his closing emotional "hook" while his clever comments about Palin formed a nice opening attention getter and one transition was when he summarized Palin's introduction from the previous night an stated: "I can't wait to introduce her to Washington!" This transitioned from the buzz about her to the focus on him and his speech.
NOW YOUR TURN! I can't wait to hear from you! Smiles--S
46 comments:
Since Mccain has the female running with him for vice president he became more popular, that's for sure, and people are starting to like him.
drusilla lang
Hi drusilla--to get credit for this blog, please reread the prompt and let us know what you listened to and which outline components you identified! Can't wait to hear more--S
What?!?! Did I read that right?!?! We can use the Daily Show as one of our case studies!!!!!! SWEEEETTT!! Sandra you are the best teacher ever!!!
Stewart/Colbert 08!!!
i do what i can to appease the masses, friend. --S
My choice: "A Leader We Can Believe In" by Senator McCain. (Delivered in New Orleans on June 3.)
The thesis, or main point: America must change direction and Senator McCain, who has a long reputation for bipartisan problem solving and placing the country "before any President -- before any party -- before any special interest -- before (his) own interest," is the seasoned pilot who will take us in the right direction.
One attention getter in the speech was when he declared "I hate war." (I don't think there is any sane person in the world who doesn't have the same sentiment.) A very thought provoking three words. When John McCain says that, he says it with authority.
When disagreeing with the sort of change for America that Senator Obama has in mind, as evidenced by his policy positions and voting record, Senator McCain played on a mantra of the Obama camp by saying "that's not change we can believe in." Senator McCain repeated that phrase no less than seven times as he transitioned from one area of critical concern to another (e.g., health care, economy, energy independence, defense, government dysfunction, corporate subsidies, special interest legislation). It was an effective way of driving home one of the Senator's main points: That it is he who has what it takes to deliver change, to lance the boil of "hyper-partisanship" that consumes Washington, and bring about "a government as capable and good as the people it is supposed to serve."
Charles Bertolette
http://www.cfr.org/publication/16413/mccains_speech_on_a_leader_we_can_believe_in.html
Just a hint for anyone:
If you have ON DEMAND with Comcast, there is the presidential speeches and other political related speeches available at No Charge.
~Lacey M. SCHNEIDER
I chose the speech Senator Ted Kennedy gave at the Democratic National Convention. Kennedy is the Senior Senator from my home state and an inspiration to me, He might not be with us much longer due to his cancer, so it meant a lot to me to see him speak.
Kennedy started his speech with a preview: "It is so wonderful to be here and nothing is going to keep me away from this special gathering tonight." Kennedy was wobbly on stage after his recent surgery for brain cancer and this preview indicated he was passionate about his speach.
Kennedy outlined his thesis very early in the speech "I have come here tonight to stand with you, to change America, to restore the future, to rise to its best ideals, and to elect Barack Obama President of the United States."
Kennedy's main points to support Barack Obama for President included: 1. New hope for a fair and just prosperity for all and not for the few. 2. Health Care for everyone 3. Stop devisive politic that divides Amercans by race, gender, and sexual orientation 4. Barack Obama will be a Commander in Chief who will not commit young Americans to a mistake.
Kennedy transitioned in the middle of the speech saying "We are all Americans, this is what we do, we reach the moon, we scale the heights..." and he moved into the end of his speech talking about passing the torch to a new generation of America through Barack Obama.
California's First Lady, Maria Shriver, was in the audience with tears in her eyes supporting her uncle Ted Kennedy.
You can see this speech on YouTube Key Words TED KENNEDY: HISTORIC SPEECH @ DENVER CONVENTION
William Hanley
NALEO Conference Meeting
Hon. John McCain
Senator, Arizona
Republican Presidential Canidate
Attn getter:
Mentioning Obama as a respected friend and saying that he would have appreciated a townhouse meeting instead so that both canidates could have listened!
Main Points:
*Rising Gas Prices
*Stock Market Sell Off
*More Mortgage Foreclosures
*Increasing loss of the American
peoples confidence in the economy
Preview:
McCain supporting the changes to come and the mulicultural influences, especially from the latino community.
Thesis:
The question of how government should respond to these troubling developments will shape much of the debate in this election.
A good quote from his speech:
"We're the world's leaders! Leaders don't fear change, hide from the challenges, pine for the past and tread the future. We make the future better than the past. That's why I reject the false virtues of economic isolationism."
~Sen. John McCain
Comcast On Demand
Election '08
~Lacey M. Schneider
The speech I choose was Barack Obama's Presindential Announcement in Springfield, Illinois.
The attention getter was that the people there listening to the speech were not neccessarily there for him, but for what they know who could change the country. Barack's main points he stated were basically "In the face of war there should be peace, in the face of despair believe there can be hope and in the face of politics you should not be shut out and everyone should be one union.
Barack wants peace in the country and better education for children.
One of his transition sentence I got out of was how he was speaking about what he would like for the country to "but Let me tell you how I got to Springfield, Illinois shortly after graduating from college."
I hope I did this right not big on politics at all.
Valenthia Carlock Wed night class.
i thought there was supposed to be a post about being afraid?..
My choice: " We the people, in order to form a more perfect union." by Senator Obama. (Delivered in Philadelphia on March 8, 2008.)
The thesis, or main point: Talked about the unions and the work force out in the real world. People day after day going through to meet their basic needs in life. “This belief comes from my unyielding faith in the decency and generosity of the American people. But it also comes from my own American story”
One attention getter in the speech was when he talked about his own daily life issues he had to go through when he was growing up. He was not someone who had everything at his table when he asked for. He knows how hard the real world is everyday. He talked about all the personal attacks he has go through so far from different people saying things to him.
When disagreeing on any issues he was able to back it up with examples and was able to at least offer possible solutions to fix any issues or problems. As he said “This belief comes from my unyielding faith in the decency and generosity of the American people. But it also comes from my own American story.”
Source : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/18/obama-race-speech-read-t_n_92077.html
My choice: " We the people, in order to form a more perfect union." by Senator Obama. (Delivered in Philadelphia on March 8, 2008.)
The thesis, or main point: Talked about the unions and the work force out in the real world. People day after day going through to meet their basic needs in life. “This belief comes from my unyielding faith in the decency and generosity of the American people. But it also comes from my own American story”
One attention getter in the speech was when he talked about his own daily life issues he had to go through when he was growing up. He was not someone who had everything at his table when he asked for. He knows how hard the real world is everyday. He talked about all the personal attacks he has go through so far from different people saying things to him.
When disagreeing on any issues he was able to back it up with examples and was able to at least offer possible solutions to fix any issues or problems. As he said “This belief comes from my unyielding faith in the decency and generosity of the American people. But it also comes from my own American story.”
Source : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/18/obama-race-speech-read-t_n_92077.html
Parneet Singh
I chose a discussion on FOX NEWS about whether Sarah Palin appeals to working moms. The "hook" of the discussion was the introduction of the discussion panel which included, Geraldine Ferraro a former VP candidate, Erik Mitaxus author of the book Amazing Grace (and the only male representative), and Naomi Wolf author of the book Give Me Liberty. Introducing this panel pulls people into the discussion because they are interested in what opinions this assortment of people would have.
They transitioned into the actually conversation by asking Geraldine Ferraro how she felt about Palin's position because she is the only other women in the world that has actually experienced being a Vice Presidential candidate. This is a good example of them using ethos.
When the discussion got underway jokes about "cooking waffles" brought out the latent function of the conversation, which is to entertain. Although we were informed by the information on Palin, we were much more entertained by the discussions of the panel members.
After the various points were made that,
1) The vice president doesn't have too many responsibilities
2) Palin has a lot of assistance from her husband and staff
3) She is a women that is trying to "do it all"
Geraldine Ferraro made it a memorable ending by saying that although she had many women supporter her during her own candidacy, they ended up voting for Ronald Regan because he was appealing to their "pocket book". Having this input from a former candidate is proof that women will not just blindly vote for a women!
It was quite a discussion.
If you are interested...
http://www.foxnews.com/video/index.html?playerId=videolandingpage&streamingFormat=FLASH&referralObject=3085224&referralPlaylistId=c985e69916535a2170b2b18ab0ab7eb60401f9bb
By the way dougiefresh it should be Colbert/Stewart 08!!! ;)
-Leo Novakovskiy
http://www.foxnews.com/video/index.html?playerId=videolandingpage&streamingFormat=FLASH&referralObject=3085224&referralPlaylistId=c985e69916535a2170b2b18ab0ab7eb60401f9bb
The last link didn't fully copy
I watched Obama's speech "A More Perfect Union" for my choice. To open his speech, Obama told a story about our nations history, emphasizing his views on decisions made by our fore fathers. He then tied the story into what was happening with the Racist comments taken from his pastor. Although he never stated his purpose out right he focused on difference of perspectives formed by pre-existing problems that we keep ignoring. I found that the body of his speech went in circles a lot. Points he wanted to make sure the audience received were repeated several times, expanded on, and supported by our countries history and current history. He did bring in some new topics during his closing which distracted from his initial purpose. His final closing statement did go back to the history of the country and brought it to focus around to our future with the possibility of himself as president.
There were a few things that made his speech better and a few things that under minded his intentions. The good: The repeated topics, but always bringing something new to it. Using the microphones to change the volume of his voice. The change of tones in his voice depending on how passionate he was about the topic.
The bad: The country went from 211 years old in the beginning of the speech to 221 at the end. The fact that even though he had his book as a prop he didn't look at it the entire time while quoting it. The fact that he chose to list the minorities every time he spoke about them but, didn't cover all of them in each list but had a few regular ones that he always used.
But, over all he put together a very persuasive educational speech.
I watched a clip of The Daily Show entitled "John McCain's Big Acceptance Speech." Jon Stewart hooks the audience with a clever analogy comparing the Republican National Convention to a romance movie starring Matthew Machonahey and Kate Hudson. He then explained the relationship between McCain and Palin, and transitioned into talking about the convention. He then went into his main points about the similarities between Bush and McCain. He wrapped up the segment with a conversation with Jason, coming back to his main point about the "change" McCain wants to bring to Washington, and how it doesn't seem like anything different than what is already happening.
I have selected the "Democratic National Convention Acceptance Speech by Barack Obama"
Obama speech must go down as one of the greatest speeches every. His purpose is on point change, how do we as America change. Obama said after 18 months you have said change also, "Enough" no more character bashing politics out with the old, and in with the new. Obama said in his speech America has shown over these 18 months what history teaches us, that at defining moments like this one, the change we need doesn't come from Washington. Change comes to Washington. His opened with impact THE CLINTON'S who endorsed the change message. Obama speech has economic,social,honesty,integrity and the voice of America in it. Listen to this quote that connected with his audience "I get it. I realize that I am not the likeliest candidate for this office. I don't fit the pedigree, and I haven't spent my career in the halls of Washington." Obama said I stand before you tonight because all across and within America something is stirring. This election is not about A BLACK MAN BUT A BROKEN WHITE HOUSE and we are feeling it.
Change is inevitable.
In Barack Obama's speech "A change we can believe in" last decemeber in Des Moines, Iowa; he addressed the audience by mentioning the major problems of the United States. He talked about the the nation being at war and its rising expenses. He also talked about the deterioating health care system, the unbalanced economy and the education system failing to rise the graduation rate and how this country is ready for a "change in politics". He started this speech by giving a personal experience which was a very good example of an attention grabber. He described how he stood at the front steps of the old capitol building in springfield, Illinois wanting to bring a change to the United States influenced by Martin Luther King. The thesis of this speech talked about the change that Barack Obama wants to bring to United States because he thinks that its the moment now to change the politics and bring everything back to normal.
-Anum Saif
Well the speech I keep hearing about is when brock obama said when you put lipstick on a big its still a big, to me that is like a conclusion phrase, after you state all your points then you leave them with a thought pravoking phrase, and brocks phrase was "Put lipstick on a big its still a pig. It worked too, people thought it was about palin however I think its about a deeper problem with the nation, and not even talking about palin.
Roxanne Harrington
The Daily Show from September 5th 2008 was the show that I chose to review. The speech and the events leading up the acceptance speech were recapped by Stewart during the monologue; comparing the night’s events to a Matthew McConahey/Kate Hudson comedy. The introductory hook for me was the question of what happens to this country when the nominee, a war hero, has to save the country from a mess that he took part in creating. The thesis of the monologue is in politics the players change, but the game remains the same.
In the body of the monologue Stewart ridiculed the video faux pas committed by the RNP including: the stage that looked like it was giving America the middle finger; and the speech given by Sen. Lindsey Graham who spoke of being on the “road to victory” regarding U.S. policy in Iraq while he stood in front of an IMAX sized screen showing picture with rows of grave markers with trees in the background.
He used a comment made by McCain to transition to a verbal jab at Sarah Palin. In a video clip, McCain said the days of pork barrel spending and wasting money by government was over. McCain said he would veto any pork barrel spending measure brought to him and that he would make public and famous the names of the people engaged in pork barrel spending. Immediately following the clip, Stewart shouted, “Yeah! Like the wasteful jackass mayor of an Alaskan town of only 6,000 people who requested $27,000,000 dollars in government earmarks. I will make her famous. Oops”
Stewart also presented a clip of McCain’s acceptance speech which was interlaced with a speech given by G-dubya Bush 8 years ago. The two clips sounded so similar that I think McCain’s speech writer called up G-dub’s speech writer and asked for a copy of the old acceptance speech, change a few words, and gave it to McCain to read.
The conclusion of the monologue had Stewart discussing the events of the final day of the RPN convention with a remotely located Jason Jones, a “senior political analyst”. Again this discussion pointed out the similarities that John McCain had with a past presidential nominee John Kerry. This again related back to the thesis that the players change, but the game remains the same.
J.A.D. Jackson
I CAN SEE RUSSIA FROM MY HOUSE!--Sarah P.
i like what William's approach was in his blog; obama ismuch like kennedy in asince with the concept of saying we all all americans; we represent change and ambition. and that is what america is about being one.
drusilla lang
Barack Obama's "A More Perfect Union Speech" was the one I chose.
The thesis was America citizens coming together to pursue a better future.
Something that grab my attention was Barack's vast race differences in his own family coming together and how resentment keep us racially divided.
Barack use words like "ironically" to transition to the next statement.
I really enjoyed this speech because I agree that at some point and time America must come together as one to be stronger. Steven B
my choice: " A leader we can all choose to recognize" Senator Mike Huckabee (Delivered in leading the majority with Rick and Vince Dec. 5 2007)
The Attention Getter: In the beginning of the interview mike Huckabee was asked a question How do you answer your questions? He answered He tries to answer the questions as honest as he can, with keeping on Topic and within his heart. He also Said most candidates will use the questions as a platform and will not answer the questions or will do so for giving a show to the crowd. He says a president will keep on topic and answer questions as honestly as he can, without worry about the crowd. ( in class we are taught a lot about debating rules and to stay on topic, with whatever is thrown our way).
The thesis, or main point:
How education must change! Senator Huckabee explains his feelings about the school educational system; he believes that kids are dropping out because they are bored not because they are dumb. He also believes that the school educational system bases their curriculum on the left side of brain instead of using the right side, the creative side. Because kids go home and use the right side of the brain and the school system wants them to learn in black and white for example 14th century style.
The interviewers transitioned by interviewing Chuck Norris why he chose a republican over a democrat. He bases his vote on watching and studying the candidates and evaluates and judges on who is going to lead us on to the next generation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp0EGkVlmQ
Anna Marie Martinez
A. Tell us what you chose and don't judge others' views or offend our diverse classroom ok?!
B. Identify 3 of the outline elements from class in the piece rhetoric (aka: artifact) you examined, for instance: tell us what an attention getter, main points, preview, thesis or one transition were in the speech or discussion you heard.
I'll give you an example: In McCain's acceptance speech at the RNC last week, his true story about being a war hero served as his closing emotional "hook" while his clever comments about Palin formed a nice opening attention getter and one transition was when he summarized Palin's introduction from the previous night an stated: "I can't wait to introduce her to Washington!" This transitioned from the buzz about her to the focus on him and his speech.
NOW YOUR TURN! I can't wait to hear from you! Smiles--S
Hi All, here is what I watched:
Obama Speech: A more perfect union on CNN/ You tube.
Obama started out his speech with an "attention getter." He told a story about the declaration of independence signed years ago, and gave a quote from the founding fathers "We the people in order to form a more perfect union..." His "Thesis" was discussing the issue of slavery, the problems of our country, the positives about our country, and his own history (heritage, race, family, etc.) His "Thesis" set up his speech to discuss the issues we face as a country, that have existed from the beginning. Then he "transitioned" into "We cannot solve the challenges of our time unless we solve them together." His conclusion was very "ATTENTION GETTING." He told personal story about a little girl named Ashley and her battle with her mother having cancer. He tied it into how she fought the injustice that they were facing by taking a stand, and not blaming other people. He finishes saying "This union may never be perfect but... it can always be perfected. He ties in the signing of the declaration of independence one more time in his last sentence, and says "this" (being the same spot it was signed, physically) is where it all starts...
I really liked it! I enjoy Obama's enthusiasm and his desire for change. Not many people in the world still think about issues that he brings up. Thats All! Desiree Peterson
I am choosing to examine the speech given by Sen. Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention when he accepted the party’s nomination for the presidency. (August 28, 2008). Senator Obama’s thesis statement in this speech could perhaps best be described as “the promise of America.” This is clearly the main idea or theme of his speech, which he highlights immediately in his introduction. He uses an “emotional hook” to first mention his parents and his humble beginnings, but segues into his parents’ shared believe of America’s promise, that “in America, their son could achieve whatever he put his mind to.” His thesis statement is repeated throughout his speech and woven throughout all of his main points.
Sen. Obama’s introduction also includes a prelude to the main points that he will highlight (the idea of telling them what you are going to tell them), when he says “We meet at one of those defining moments- a moment when our nation is at war (main point 1), our economy is in turmoil (main point 2), and the American promise has been threatened (main point 3).”
These main points within his speech are all used to point back to his main theme of America’s promise. For example, in discussing the economy, he speaks about specific policies (tax codes, corporate tax breaks, oil dependence, investments in renewable energy, etc.). These talking points are designed to reiterate his greater thematic message of America’s promise. “It’s a promise that says that the market should reward drive and innovation and generate growth, but that businesses should live up to their responsibilities to create American jobs, look out for American workers, and play by the rules of the road.”
His discussion of the war effectively utilized as transition statement, as he moves from a discussion of domestic policy (health care, bankruptcy laws, protecting Social Security) to a discussion about the war and international policy. “And just as we keep our promise to the next generation at home, so must we keep America’s promise abroad.” This transition statement both provides a natural segue from the previous discussion into the next one, while also serving to once again reiterate his thesis statement about promise.
His conclusion ties up and reinforces (tell them what you just told them) his main points and thesis statement. He reiterates his themes of promise by using repetition of key phrases, such as “defining moment”, “saying enough the politics of the past”, “looking to the future”, and “working together.” His conclusion also included an emotional hook or memorable ending with a reference to the powerful “I have a dream” speech given exactly 45 years prior by Martin Luther King, Jr. He references MLK’s speech by saying, “What the people heard- people of every creed and color, from every walk of life- is that in America, our destiny is inextricably linked. That together our dreams can become one. ‘We cannot walk alone’ the preacher cried. ‘And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.’” Obama then closes with this idea of moving forward and not turning back. He reinforced many of his previous themes such as providing education, caring for Veterans, rebuilding our economy, and protecting families. This conclusion again references the Martin Luther King quote “we cannot turn back. We cannot walk alone” and his main theme: “At this moment, in this election, we must pledge once more to march into the future. Let us keep that promise- that American promise….”
-kathleen farren
Barrack Obama
"A More Perfect Union" Speech
Barrack opened his speech with part of a quote that everyone knows, "We the people." I thought that it was a great attention getter.
The thesis of his speech is summed up when he said that the founding fathers off on the great experiment in democracy when they created the Declaration of Independence. Obama states that the Declation was not finished, for it is up to future generations of Americans to "form a more perfect union."
Obama supported his thesis by showing how over time, Americans have been moved to action in order to create a better America by overcoming racial injustices.
One of his main points was how America cannot ignore complex racial issues that, to this date, remain unsolved. He supported this main point by saying how slavery, legalized discriminations and empoverished schools were passed on to the next generation, consequently widening the gap between black Americans and white Americans.
Obama continually used inclusive language, such as "we." The continuous use of the word "we" made the audience feel included.
Obama closed his speech with a very moving story of Ashley Beyer. It was a very touching story and he ended his speech on that note.
-Javier Pasillas
"Biden blasts McCain for being out of touch in Maumee, Ohio. The attention getter was when Biden all of a sudden said," My goodness, there greed on wall street, my goodness, we need common sense regulation, my goodness." Bidens main points were when he talked about parallels between McCains stance on economy, health care plans and insurance companies. a transition in his speech is when he switched from insurance companies to tell the audience they have a choice between corporations and those who protect transparency. In his conclusion he stated that McCain is more, "out of touch" on the current financial termoil than any other issue.
Hopefully that is what you wanted.
Danielle Hansen
I chose to watch the September 15th episode of The Daily Show with John Stewart.
Attention Getter:"I don't care there's no banks or no southern coast of the United States, and let me tell you why. I'm in love. Mankind may be headed for a cold, cold winter, but it is still spring time in my heart. Do you want to meet her?" Cue picture of Sarah Palin (great way to begin his discussions of Palin in making light of people being more interested in her looks than the issues.)
Transition: "The point is this, she doesn't need to know the Bush Doctrine, she is the Bush Doctrine. Her foreign policy experience consists of being able to see Russia from an island in Alaska and a refueling layover in Ireland. That might give some people who are asked to be Vice President pause." He used this to transition from talking about her lack of knowledge of the Bush Doctrine into her insistence in not blinking.
Closing Hook: "Yes, deference, she'll talk to the press as soon as they stop asking her questions." One final jab at Palin which makes you want to watch again to hear more.
See you all in class!
Rachael Marzett
Barack Obama: Speech on Patriotism
June 30, 2008 Independence, MO
Youtube
In this speech, Obama told a story about the colonist fighting for their independence as the attention getter.
His purpose is to reflect on the meaning of patriotism and discuss current patriotism.
In his conclusion he restated his thesis, by saying that the liberty of each of us to pursue our own dream and that we have the chance to make it if we try and defending our community/country even when its messy and complicated...that is what patriotism means to him.
Annie Leung
I think Obama is kicking himself in the ass now that he didn't pick Hillary Clinton. And I think that sarah palin did a great job running Alaska and I think she will do a great job as the vice president because her views are to let the people decide on what is best for the people.
Johnny S
I listened to a speech by Senator Barack Obama on August 23, 2008 in Springfield Il. In announcing his running mate, Joe Biden. He begins this opening with a explaining why Biden is a good running mate by using his famous attention getter "It time for change". Obama Mentions that Biden is in the same mindframe as Obama in wanting to change America, Obama then announces Biden, and gives a brief history, about where he grew up, a few of the major disasters that Biden had overcame, and how it made him a stronger person.This was a good attention getter. Obama had mention why Biden is credible by his work he has accomplished in the senate as well as some of the some of the bills that have been passed; 1994 crime bill, violence against woman act, raising wages. Obama mentions some main pointslike the economy, war, healthcare that Biden address which could tie in with the body of the speech. In the beginning of the speech Obama uses some inclusive language, by using we which is a good tool to make his audience feel well accepted. In the end of his thirteen minute speech he once again introdueces Joe Biden and that this is time for change.
Victoria
Since Senator McCain has elected Palin as Vice President he has became more popular, but with one of his speeches that I had ran across while clicking through the channels was that he was speaking on helping out with Wall Street in New York, but he had contridicted he self Obama had said because that was an old tail that other people would say to. When McCain is doing he's speeches people don't come out to see him anymore they come to see Palin and as soon as she is finished with her speech several of other voters and women leave shortly after that.
Keturah Guary
i'm internationa student and i'm not to found on politics because I don't got to vote for any party, but I would like to share some point of view of Barack Obama fine speech on his accpetance letter, i always think that he is a gifted orator by focusing on the main problem an average american my suffer form
1 cut taxes for 95% of all working families.(for middle classes)
2-help auto companies re-tool, so that the fuel-efficient cars of the future are built right here in the United states (expensive gas)
and make the cars affordable for americans.
3- Invest on education and intership (expensive education)
4- End war on Iraq as soon as possible (people got frustrated form the resut and cost of war).
I believe that Obama is great speaker and know what his audience want to hear, break ice with some couple of jokes and get serious with the issue that he know it frustrate mostly the -middle class america-
Issam Zejli
I have decided to pick a speech made by Senator Barack Obama in Springfield, IL., when he was introducing Joe Biden.
Two minutes into his speech, Obama, not only connects with his fans, but also used a attention getter by saying, "We know that the American people cannot afford 4more years of the same failed policies and the same old politics in Washington.
Obama's transition statement, "...but first I want to talk to you about the character of the man that will be standing next to me..."
Before Obama described Joe Biden, he set the purpose (thesis) straight. He said, "Today I have come back to Springfield to tell you that I found that leader...and that man is Joe Biden.
This speech was delivered on August 23, 2008 and can be found on youtube.com.
Mayger Vuong
has anyone had luck finding the youtube clip on SNL?
Pharneet just arrived from playing soccer with his friend Jheffery. Jheffery received a trophy for “Humorous Missed Goal”, LOL. Jheffery wont be able to play for the rest of the season. Pharneet will need to find a new replacement. Lets keep up with the ball so we don’t miss any goals
Parneet
Barack Obama: Yes We Can
Speech delivered in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 8, 2008
Source: youtube.com
keyword: Barack Obama speeches
His attention getter was when he said, "I am still fired up and ready to go!" and continued on with his opening of thanking Sen. Clinton. The impact that he made on his opening was when he said that, "There's something happening in America, Change is happening in America". And just right there connected instantly with the audience. The audience chanted "We want change, We want change!"
His main points focused on how the majority can: end unaffordable healthcare, end taxbreaks for corporations that ship jobs overseas, more pay for teachers, end tyranny of oil, end war in Irag and bring troops back home, and more care for veterans.
The transition of his speech was when he said that it's not what he can do as a president but it's what the people or citizens of America can do to make a change.
He closed with an impact on a theme of "Yes, we can".
Marie J. Parker
I chose to watch Jon's Stewart's Daily show addressing the speech where he made a speech to introduce his running mate (Sarah Palin).
Stewart began by "hooking" his audience by refering to Palin as McCain's third wife. He said " Today there was also some breaking news outside of Ohio...McCain introduced the world to his third wife." This obviously got the attention of those who were tuning into his show.
He also referred to Palin's statement about Clinton's breaking glass ceilings as unfinished business. Palin said that this trend won't stop. Regarding that, Stewart implied that something obviously must of shattered. This is an attention getter.
Lastly, Stewart transitioned by stating: " The pig was a suprise not least for Palin herself who was asked about the job just a month ago..." THis transitioned him from his previously dicussion about a comment made by someone else regarding her intelligent to a clip of her stating that she still cannot answer the question as to what it is exactly that a VP does.
Trang Khuu
Gov. Sara Palin Speech at RNC
note: people cheer too much haha...
Attention getter for acceptance of nomination: Mr. Chairman, delegates and fellow citizens I am honored to be considered for the nomination for Vice President of the United States...
note: more cheering...
I don't usually listen to speeches with so much cheering...is it normal with this amount of cheering?
transition from talking about being governor to when she was a major: And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves.
Attention getter to let people know what she did as a major: I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a "community organizer," except that you have actual responsibilities.
Conclusion: If character is the measure in this election ... and hope the theme ... and change the goal we share, then I ask you to join our cause. Join our cause and help America elect a great man as the next president of the United States. Thank you all, and may God bless America.
Jason Wong M7:00
Obamas speech at the Jackson Jefferson dinner he opened with a joke as his hook about Bush. Then he used a story line format for his speech. His major points were about the negative that are happening in are country today, the callenge of fixing them, why this election needs to be different, how the democratic pary can help, what he can offer, why he is in the race, And what he will do as president. In the conclusion he asked America to take a stand wiht him.
Miranda Fuglsang
obama inspiring response to "just words" clinton critque in wisconsin for the democratic party
introduction: tells us what he will be going to talk about; clinton recentluy critisized obama saying that he is only talk and good speeches dont produce results
attention getter: quotes martin luther king jr and adding his own spice to it. ex: "i have a dream, just words?.. all men are created equal, just words?"
conclusion: summarizes all of his main points and concludes by giving reasons why votes should be given to him
My speech was Senator McCain's vice presidential announcement speech.
McCain started his speech by identifing and connecting with his aduience. He made several comments relating to the crowd. He stated how Dayton, Ohio is a a community of hard working people that are the back-bone of the economy. And stating that, in these hard economic times he and his future running mate are going to work are hard as they do to change the economy.
His thesis was: He intended to find a running mate that can shake up Washington and get the government running again.
The main points he used to support Governer Palin as the right person for the job in describing her background. Sarah Palin comes from a hard working (again identifying with the crowd) middle calss family. Her father is an elementary school teacher and her mother was the school secretary. Senator McCain chose those points to highlight about Sarah Palin, because he wanted the crowd to be able to identify with her as his running mate, and to show how she is different from all the other possible candidates that he could have chosen. He chose a 'real' person to help win the election.
This speech was found on You Tube Key Words McCain Vice-president announcement speech.
Sean Driscoll
drusilla lang, i chose the speech from barack obama, in springfield,IL. he speech and main points were was touching because he touches alot on unity and peace not war and terrorism; he wants better health care and wants better education for children. his transitonal statement was how he touched on himself personally; "but let me tell you how i got to IL...." when he graduated from college. can i still get credit for this i did not know we had to talk about main points and transitonal statements; or i would have never just left only a regular comment. sorry; i did not understand what you were asking for; i guess i do get it now....it is comm 301. sorry.
The speech i chose to write about is titled, "A More Perfect Union" by Barack Obama. He opened his speech with illustrations from our countries past and present history. His thesis focuses on doing away with racism and coming together as one country. He then tied his thesis with committing on the racist comments from his pastor. And came to aconclusion with overseeing himself as president and repeating his main points as coming together as a union.
Yours Truly, Janelle T
These are allvery good-lots of Obama stuff popping up, but McCain examples too--I wonder if in the end, voters willvote for a better speaker or focus strictly on the issues...?????? S
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