INFORMATIVE SPEECH About a relevant or current issue Presentation of data/facts/observations Supported by evidence Research- based Multi-media aids Step-by-step Objective: to let the audience be informed ARGUMENTATIVE/PERSUASIVE SPEECH About a relevant, current or CONTROVERSIAL issue Thesis statement = declaration of “side” Presentation of evidence Multi-media aids Negating/nullifying “the other side” Objective: to make the audience agree/choose or support side MECHANICS FOR FINAL PERFORMANCE Choose between Informative and Argumentative speech. You can either write your own speech or choose a prepared speech. Memorize your speech. Speech delivery should not be less than TWO minutes but not exceed THREE minutes. Dress appropriately. (Not in uniform) Provide me a printed copy of your speech before your performance. Inform me (personally) beforehand if you will need a projector for your speech. Provide your own speaker. Performance sequence is in random. Performance dates according to class schedule. This will be announced at the respective group chats. DO NOT BE ABSENT FROM ANY OF THE PERFORMANCE DATES. ABSENCE WOULD MEAN NO FINAL EXAM (PERFORMANCE).