Kevin Pearson 3-28-12 I. Attention Getter Have you never felt a sudden rush of panic when you saw something scary pop out of nowhere in a Horror movie? Have you never squirmed in you seat at the theatre or even in your living room chair because you saw something that was unsettling on the screen? II. Need Step Of course you have. All of us have. Every one of us has been afraid or startled by something or someone in the Horror movie medium. But‚ why? What make us so afraid of the
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Human Communication The Lack of Healthy Food Options on Campus Topic: Health Organization: Topically Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that the food provided on campus is not healthy and a change needs to happen. I. Introduction A. Attention getter: Do you know what its called when you gain weight freshman year? No? Well let me tell you it’s called freshman fifteen. B. Relevance: All of us here suffer from the negative health options provided on campus‚ especially those who live on campus
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Specific Purpose: To make you realize the problem regarding gender and persuade you to take action. Thesis Statement: There are many problem regarding gender‚ and today I am going to talk about some of them and how we can solve them. Attention Step (Attention Getter) There are many evidence that show that men and women are different‚ for example the fact that we don´t share the same hormones‚ sexual organs and biological abilities‚ men have testosterone and are generally stronger then women. (Topic/
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I. Attention Getter: Robert Blum‚ a professor at Johns Hopkins University directed the “Global Early Adolescent Study” that found that children from a very young age and widely different backgrounds “will internalize this myth that girls are vulnerable and boys are strong and independent”. II. Credibility: I have personally experienced gender stereotyping as well as gender inequality. Although it is not as bad as it used to be‚ inherit values within our society constrain women’s roles and opportunities
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I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: In the words of a popular artist it is time to “drop it like it’s hot”. Many of you might not know who Dave Barry is‚ and to be honest neither did I. He is an award-winning writer and columnist. He once said‚ “The four building blocks of the universe are fire‚ water‚ gravel and vinyl”. B. Central Idea: When you own a vinyl; you are collecting a piece of art‚ an emotion‚ and most importantly your collecting a piece of yourself. C. Creditability: Vinyl records
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I. Attention Getter: Last weekend I was working at a local soccer tournament where I was in charge of selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a round trip for two to Madrid‚ Spain for a four night five day trip. During my long three days working for this raffle booth I noticed that no one really bothered to listen or even consider to buy raffle tickets. As curious as I was to why people weren’t buying I decided to ask one of the parents spectating their son’s game. I asked “how come you wouldn’t
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Attention getter Background info Not carrying a cell phone is a negative habit to get into because it affects a person’s safety‚ privacy‚ self-esteem and communication. One effect of not carrying a cell phone is safety‚ driving a car. For instance‚ when someone is driving a car‚ it would be unsafe not to carry a cell phone. Not carrying a cell phone is not safe because an individual might find them self in a problem or even a real emergency might happen. If their car breaks down they will
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I. Introduction a. Attention Getter: America is all about speed. Hot‚ nasty‚ badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt‚ 1936 b. Reason to Listen: Cars have been the fixation of American Culture since their creation‚ they serve as a way to channel time and energy. They’re something you can pour your heart and soul into and have work to show and be proud of. c. Thesis Statement: My project car is my 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4‚ I have spent 2 years restoring it and it has taught me that perseverance and dedication
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Intro- Attention Getter--> I’d like to start off by asking you a question. How many of you currently have a tattoo or piercing? How many of you would like to get a tattoo or piercing sometime in the future? Intro--> The truth is that‚ according to the laws posted by the National Conference of State Legislatures‚ getting a tattoo or piercing done isn’t a minor’s choice. To get a tattoo or any kind of piercing‚ even something as normal as an ear piercing‚ requires parental permission and for parents
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have a natural right to smoke based on the philosophy that this county was founded on as well as present logical and scientific evidence that shows that people who choose to indulge in smoking can do so without endangering anyone. Intro: 1. Attention Getter: I don’t believe any of us in America should have our rights restricted in any way except when our actions cause harm to others. This is exactly what is happening in this county concerning the rights of smokers.
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