Dr. Golley
Spring 2024
Graded Mini Speech 2: “How to…” (4 mins.)
ENG 208/3
Due: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024
Dear Public Speakers;
1- Think of a “How to do something” topic that you can give a 4-minute speech on. See
examples below. You may think of something else of course.
2- You need to make use of what we call Visual Aids. Please read Ch. 14 Using
Visual Aids
3- Please bring to class on Mon. Feb. 19 your ideas on paper for 2-3 possible topics
from which we will decide on the topics of your speeches.
This speech will be graded and count as one of your “Mini Speeches” (see Syllabus). For
delivery, we will follow the class list in reverse; so you should all be well-prepared then.
1- Please submit the Transcript of the speech on Safe Assignment, a day before your
speech and send it to me by email as a word attachment. Please also submit the
Speaking Outline. Sample: Ch. 11. P. 206) at the end of your speech.
2- The Transcript is the written version of your speech. It is written as an essay. It
should include a title and the list of used References. (Samples: Ch 4. Pp. 69-70;
Ch. 15. Pp. 285-287; Ch. 16. Pp. 310-312; Ch. 17. Pp. 338-340 & in Appendix. Pp.
A-1-A-11)
3- For citing sources orally: Please read pp. 153-155 in Ch. 8: Supporting Your Ideas.
4- Although you are NOT required to submit the Detailed/Preparation Outline for
this speech: Please read very carefully Ch. 11: Outlining Your Speech (including
the sample Outlines, pp. 210-215). Please prepare an Outline before writing your
Transcript. Detailed/Preparation Speech Outline (sample. Ch. 11. Pp. 203-204)
that includes a title and a Reference Page. Please cite your sources in an end-of-text
APA-style reference list.
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Everyone in the class is required to listen carefully to every speech.
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As a member of the audience, you are expected to evaluate TWO Speakers using the Mini
Speech 1 Rubric (posted in Assessments on iLearn).
Possible topics for "How-to" Speeches: How to….
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avoid food poisoning
change a flat tire
child-proof a home
choose healthy snacks
cook _____ (a favorite dish)
dress for a job interview
dress for hot weather
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exercise without pain
keep children happy when traveling
make a salad
perform self-defense moves
put out kitchen fires
repot a houseplant
manage stress
For Grading and Peer Review, please the Rubric for Mini Speech 2 posted under
Assessment on iLearn.
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Dr. Golley
Spring 2024
Please remember: When making speeches:
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Dress formally.
Don’t restrict eye contact by wearing either a hat which casts shadow over
your face or dark glasses.
Avoid distracting hand movements by ensuring hair or head covering is
secured.
Use Standard English.
Respect the time limits set for your speech.
I look forward to your speeches.
All the Best.
Dr. Nawar
Sec. 3 Schedule: Wed. Feb. 21, 2024
1- Emmy
2- Meryam Watsy
3- Mohammed Warsi
4- Ayman
5- Nadine
6- Jad
7- Mohamed Motamed
8- Alia Kazim
9- Oussama
10- Amad
11- Salma
12- Daniel
13- Yassmine
14- Alya Alswaidi
15- Sarah
16- Maryam Alshaer
17- Saif
18- Asma
19- Fareeda
20- Bader
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