Senior Blog Post: Due Monday, November 22

Hi Seniors:

Since we didn't have class this week, you will have to do what you would have done in class on this blog post.

First, I want you to choose a topic for your speech. This is a demonstration speech, so your topic must be something you can 1) do, and 2) show others how to do. Remember that your primary audience (besides your classmates, Mr. Fenn, and I) will be a group of children much younger than you...use that information when you decide what do demonstrate.

FYI: Edible demonstrations are fine (as long as they taste good :), but please no peanut butter (not because I don't like it, but because some of the younger students may have an allergy.) Also, I am allergic to soy and nuts...but I love chocolate! :)

If you are having trouble deciding on a topic, a good place to start might be this website. For those of you who pay attention, yes, this is the same website I referenced during last week's blog post. I still think it's good. If you don't find anything there, feel free to look at the literally MILLIONS of other websites out there with demonstration speech topics.

Once you pick your topic you need to start planning the speech by forming an outline. As I said before, "Anyone without an outline will not be able to present. Period. This means you will get a zero on the speech." So, I want you to start thinking about your outline this week so you all get good grades. Check out this website for an excellent demonstration speech template.
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Your assignment for this week's blog post (using information from the template above):
1. Decide on a topic and explain why you chose it
2. Write the purpose of your speech (what do you want them to know/be able to do when you are done?)
3. Post a list of the supplies you will need to give your speech. (Remember, visuals are KEY to a successful demonstration speech)

Next week you will start writing your outline, and a rough draft will be due in the next class we have, Thursday, December 2.

Have a great long weekend,
KF

PS: The question was asked, how long should they be? Plan 5-7 minutes. Definitely no longer than 10, no less than 5.