Parts of a Speech
100s-200s = purpose and requirements / what? and how?
100s-200s = purpose and requirements / what? and how?
Parts of a Speech
300s-500s = create an example
300s-500s = create an example
Research
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Act It Out
Hint: For the sake of this activity, I recommend overdoing it.
Hint: For the sake of this activity, I recommend overdoing it.
100
What is are the purpose and requirements of a preview statement?
Purpose: To foreshadow the main points of the speech for the audience
Requirements: List three main points specifically
(+1 classroom bonus point if you clarified that they should be in matching order with body of speech and review statement)
100
What are the purpose and requirements of sign-posts?
They signal a transition from one point to the next which allows audience members to understand both what was just discussed as well as what is about to be discussed. The require identification of the prior and following points.
100
What are 3 ways research can enhance your speech?
Many answers may be acceptable.
For example, research can increase credibility, increase trust in speaker, increase interest, increase quality of content, increase amount of content, increase time, increase academic-ness, buffer for casual delivery style, increase perceived preparedness ... etc.
100
What will Coach Cora do if she ever suspects any students of plagiarism?
Don't test me :) I will report you immediately.
100
Each member - Act out a different type of poor vocal considerations.
A variety of demonstrations may be acceptable.
200
What is the purpose of an oral citation? What is the main/general requirement in an oral citation?
(Specifics are not necessary for part two of this question as these are addressed in another question.)
Purpose: to attribute information to its source
Requirement: to give enough information that the source would be "Google-able" to an audience member
200
What are the purpose and requirements both an ethos statement and a relevance statement?
(Or as my beloved student like to put it, "What's the difference between those again?")
Ethos: Purpose = identify speaker's credibility
Ethos: Requirements = identify source of credibility
Relevance: Purpose = tell audience why to care or listen
Relevance: Requirements = give reasons and/or make it relatable
200
For non-academic sources, what are 5 different types of sources that may acceptable.
Acceptable answers include: documentaries, podcasts, news sources, press releases, PR documents, company/organizational websites, etc.
200
What do you need for speaking day? What happens if you miss class on your speaking day?
Bring: outline, speaking notes, GC, PCs
Absences result in zero except in case of university sanctioned absences.
200
Act out good eye contact for a few sentences of conversation about [whatever random thing Coach Cora comes up with].
Unacceptable demonstrations include staring into space, looking over someone's head, looking down, staring beedily/aggressively, etc. 
300
Give an a strong example of closing statement at the end of an informational speech.
(+1 class bonus point if you can explain how a closing statement should be different for a persuasive speech)
A variety of responses may be acceptable. Acceptable answers should be clear, creative, strong and have some finality or closure.
Unacceptable answers include "Thank you," forms of "goodbye," persuasive statements, new additional information, etc.
300
Before a speech, give 3 examples of ways to reduce anxiety.
A variety of answers are acceptable.
300
What are three things someone might include in an oral citation?
Many examples may be acceptable. The most common (and perhaps best) answers will be author name(s), title of article, and title of publication. Other acceptable answers: year, background info on author(s), background info on publisher, Unacceptable answers: which search engine you used (Google, Uark library, etc.), the author(s)' whole life story, the story of how you found the source, the story of your whole research process (unless relevant for some reason), etc.
300
Other than the following reasons, give two reasons why shouldn't you plagiarize.
Fear of grade penalties, fear of repercussions, fear of disappointed-parent vibes, fear of Coach Cora's wrath/anger/disappointment, fear of other academic or social repercussions.
Let's briefly discuss why plagiarism is lazy and stupid.
Meanwhile, cited research is smart, academic, impressive and barely requires any extra effort.
300
In a one-minute speech, introduce your team as the winner of this game. All team members must speak.
Unacceptable answers do not involve equal group contribution to the speech.
400
Give a compelling example of both ethos and relevance statements for [a topic the whole class already knows about such as business]
Ethos - should be specific, passionate, etc.
Relevance - should offer new info, different perspective, insight, etc.
(Quippy answers are acceptable.)
400
Give one example of a review statement for a speech on the topic of [insert something Coach Cora makes up on the spot].
400
Name 2 ways to know if a source is academic.
Name 2 reasons why a source may be a great fit for your speech.
Acceptable answers include: domain extensions, checked scholarly and/or peer reviewed at Uark lib, found on Google Scholar, cited in other academic sources etc.
Acceptable answers include: relevant to topic, authored by a major scholar in this research, frequently cited, fairly recent, is in conversation with other sources you're reading or using etc.
400
Define each of the following organizational patterns: chronological, spatial, and topical. Give an example of a good topic for each on.
A variety of topics are acceptable.
400
Each member - Speak about your Thanksgiving break plans without using "like," "um," or "uh."
Unacceptable answers will include these vocal fillers.
500
Give an example of a call-back to attention-getter for a speech about [something Coach Cora makes up on the spot].
A variety of answers may be acceptable.
500
Give an example of a call-back to attention-getter for a speech about [something Coach Cora makes up on the spot].
A variety of answers may be acceptable. However, for credit, this answer must indicate what the attention-getter was in the first place!
500
Give an example of a great oral citation for an academic source related to [something Coach Cora just randomly selected out of thin air].
Hint: Make this up. Think like your answering fill-in-the-blanks.
Many answers may be acceptable.
Unacceptable answers will not be vague.
500
Create 2 sets of 3 main points for an informational speech on [something Coach pulled out of the depth of her brain]?
A variety of responses are acceptable.
Unacceptable responses will seem be persuasive.
500
Each person in your group act out a gesture paired with a phrase/sentence/word.
Each team member must participate and do a different gesture pair. All members must be specific and dramatic enough to earn these points. NO "borrowing" from other student's answers to questions in this column! If you've seen it today, it's off limits.
This question is worth an extra 100 points.
A variety of answers may be acceptable. Unacceptable answers will be lackluster, unclear, confusing, random, undetectable etc.
