Week Six

Presentation 1: Informative Speaking

For next week:
Read pgs. 202-237
Write chapter summary

Week Five

Supporting Evidence and Research

• Importance of Support Materials
• Types of Supporting Materials
• Locating Supporting Materials
• Sources of Supporting Materials
• Citing Evidence

For next week:

• Read pgs. 150-176
• Presentation 1 Due

Week Four

Introductions and Conclusions

• Purpose of Introductions
• Characteristics of Effective Introductions
• Purpose of Conclusions
• Characteristics of Effective Conclusions

Organizing the Presentation

• Importance of Organization
• Establishing Main Points
• Establishing Supporting Evidence
• Transitioning

Homework

• Read pgs. 122-145
  
• Write 2-pg chapter summary
  
• Prepare informal outline for First Presentation due Sept. 19
  

Week Three

Selecting the Topic and Purpose

• Qualities of a Good Topic
• How to Select a Topic
• Narrowing the Topic
• Developing a Thesis

Discuss First Presentation due on Sept. 19: Informative Speech

• Informative Speaking
• Informatory Presentations
• Explanatory Presentations

For next week:

• Read pgs. 80-120
• Write 2-page chapter summary for each chapter
  
• Decide on topic/thesis for first presentation