NEWS Article Commentary Speech

News Article Speech Requirements • Printed article: not local or NHS news • Written script • 2 main pts (Article summary, comment on issue) • 1-2 minutes • 1 cited source • Memorized • Optional: Visual Aide (poster or 1 PowerPoint slide)

Finding your article…

• On the internet – Go to: » cnn.com

» nytimes.com

» latimes.com

» Ktvb.com (not local news) • Stick to US or World News (not local) – Find something you can give your opinion about – Print the article (try to print on 1 page)

Begin Writing Your Speech

• 3 pieces of paper • Label each section of speech – I. INTRO – II. BODY – III. CONCLUSION • Fill in each part with your sentences

TIMELINE

• Today-- – Find article (print) – Begin Writing Speech • NEXT CLASS – Finish writing Speech – Practice – Visual Aid?

• THE CLASS AFTER THAT… – PRESENT SPEECH

Page 1 I.

Introduction A. B.

Page 2 II. Body A. (Story summary) 1. 2. 3. Page 3 III. Conclusion A. C. D. transition B. (Opinion) 1. 2. B.

DON’T FORGET!Cite your source…… • “According to…………….” – Use: • Author Name • Date • Website Name • Example: “According to an article in the NYtimes.com written January 16, 2012……”

EXAMPLE SPEECH:

• Present example speech

Writing and Practice

• Write speech and keep it in the outline format • Read speech for errors and clarity • Edit mistakes • Read again… repeat if necessary • Have Mrs. Levi view your speech • Memorize!

JOURNAL: SELF EVAUATION

• How were your nerves for this speech?

• What Non Verbal behaviors did you notice about yourself?

• Did you improve from the last speech? How or why not?