Attention Grabber: Have you ever grown up in the city and then your family moves to the suburbs and there’s just a little bit of you that wants to move back into the city because you don’t have to walk far to do stuff? Thesis: Today I’d like for you to know more about me. Body Main Point: Where was everyone in my family born and raised. A. I was born in 1996 and raised in Blackwell located in the Southside Richmond. B. My older brother‚ Doug was born in 1991 and raised in Whitcomb Court located
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General Purpose To inform. Specific Purpose To inform my audience about what happens during acupuncture‚ how it works‚ what it can treat‚ and its use in Western culture. Central Idea Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into the skin that can improve the flow of energy‚ can treat a wide range of medical conditions‚ and is being used combination with Western medicine. Pattern of Organization Topical Introduction Six months ago‚ my 78-year-old grandmother was quickly losing her independence. Severe
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in the country. 3. The greatest danger to a Utility worker is electrocution. (Transition Statement: First‚ Power line utility installers are amongst the 10 ten most dangerous jobs in the country.) II. Body of the Speech A. Professions that
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Ashley Riggs 9/15/11 Speech I Block 1 General Purpose: I would like to inform my class on real Ninjas. Specific Purpose: I decided to write this speech‚ to give my class information on real Ninjas. Introduction I. Attention Getter: Black figures with hidden faces move swiftly through a courtyard‚ slinking over walls like spiders and running lightly across rooftops‚ quick as cats. These are the ninjas of the movies and comic books‚ the stealthy assassin in black robes with magical abilities
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Science – Animal Teeth Continuation PDE SAS State Standards: S3.A.2.1.1: Generate questions about objects‚ organisms‚ or events that can be answered through scientific investigations. S3.A.2.1.2: Make predictions based on observations. S3.B.1.1.2: Classify living things based on their similarities and differences. Essential Question: What is an observation? How do you infer information from an observation? Why do scientists study animal’s teeth? What can an animal’s teeth tell us about the
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Persuasive Speech Strategy Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience that Capital Punishment does not deter crime and that it should be abolished. Central Idea: Homicide rates are lower in non-death penalty states when compared to states with the death penalty. Main Points: I. The death penalty has no deterrent effect. II. The costs of administrating capital punishment are prohibitive. III. States with the death penalty have higher murder rates than those without
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Melissa McCormick Speech Com 1 Anneka Rogers 9‚ April 2012 Recycling Topic: Recycling General Purpose: To Persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my class to Recycle Intro: Imagine a whole forest being cut down just to store our garbage. This can be stopped if we recycle. Deforestation is a major issue today. This is because man is using natural resources to fulfill his needs. The increase of these demands has led to increasing levels of destruction of our natural resources. These resources
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Persuasive Presentation Outline VIDEOGAMES; Does it really cause violence? Thesis: Media shouldn’t be blaming the videogames as the main cause of violence in youth. Purpose: To persuade audience that videogames is not the main cause of youth violence. Attention Getter: I. How many of you noticed that in almost every juvenile crime‚ media blames the videogames as the main cause of the violence? A. If you think they are right‚ think again. B. My siblings and I are avid gamers ever
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Persuasive Speech Template Introduction Get audience attention: Attention all Faulkner State University Students. Commuters are you tired of a long boring drive to Bay Minette to attend your daily classes. On-Campus residents are frustrated with being stuck on campus when you can not drive or get a ride off campus. Indicate purpose and thesis: Today I plan to unleash a cutting edge three part transportation system that will mobilize the students‚ faculty and staff of Faulkner State University
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Demonstrative Speech: How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate chip Cookies Specific Purpose: My purpose is to demonstrate how to make pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Central Idea: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious fall treat that is simple to make. Attention getter: Are you wondering what to make for a fall or Halloween party? Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies are sure to be a hit. As lover of anything chocolate as well as a pumpkin spice enthuthist‚ I enjoy finding simple recipes that incorporate
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