Info Topics
Persuasive Topics
Vocabulary
Class Concepts
200

This type of bird was the base for someone's speech, and their name rhymes with Smockasmoo.

Cockatoo

200

This speech was about a type of sport... or was it?

Esports isn't a sport

200

What is the meaning of the following word: caveat

A warning or caution about a specific condition.

200

Where was I born?

Boston / Massachusetts

400

This info topic was so confusing it turned peoples' brains into mush... maybe literally?

The lobotomy 
400

This speech talked about how it sucks that this thing isn't free, much less universal.

Universal Healthcare

400

What is the meaning of the following word: adulation

Excessive praise or flattery.

400

How long was your impromptu speech supposed to be?

3-4 minutes

600

This info topic wasn't too hard to understand. It also wasn't super local.

Softball Nationals

600

It's a good thing that my class doesn't feature a lot of this, because Melanie made it clear she thinks it's stupid.

Homework shouldn't exist.

600

What is the meaning of the following word: detritus

Organic matter produced by decomposition.

600

What's the term for when a person forces their voice to carry across a room by clenching their diaphragm?

Projecting

800

This famous football team was the topic for a true poet's info speech. I think his name was Edgar? Alan? Maybe Poe?

The Ravens
800

Cynthia explicó por qué aprender esto es beneficioso.

The benefits of becoming bilingual.
800

What is the meaning of the following word: derelict

Something abandoned or in a state of disrepair.

800

What's the term for when a speaker references a part of their introduction in the conclusion?

Bookending

1000

This info speech topic was easy! It was like a walk in the park... or maybe it was in a pool?

How to swim competitively

1000

Feeling tired? This persuasive topic was meant to solve that for all of us at LHS.

School starting later

1000

What is the meaning of the following word: malleable

Capable of being easily shaped or influenced.

1000

What's the part of the beginning of an introduction the captures the audience's interest?

Hook or AGD