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Issues and controversies on the ljcds resources sheet can be really useful if your topic is on there and it can help you pick your topic because if a topic's on there, then there must be enough info to write a speech.
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Besides staying away from overused topics, try and pick a topic that has a long history and has a lot of info. I did nuclear power and it isn't debated very often yet there is a lot of information. Also, pick a topic that you actually care about and want to learn more about because it makes researching and writing more interesting. Writing the speech might sound like it takes a lot of time but if you stretch it out over a couple of days it is a bit easier. When making your speech bring a bottle of water because 1. it's nice to have an excuse to pause for a while and 2. your mouth and throat get really dry. That's about it.
-David Flicker
The most important thing, in my opinion, is to clearly state what you are arguing about. Express what you feel, and at the same time, have some facts to back you up. It's going to get boring, so try to add some humor or try to keep the audience 'awake'!
-Jose B.
Resources
Issues and controversies on the ljcds resources sheet can be really useful if your topic is on there and it can help you pick your topic because if a topic's on there, then there must be enough info to write a speech.

I have to admit, 15 minutes takes forever when you are making a speech. I can only tell you to make sure you pick a topic that you feel passionate about and can find alot of information on it. Try staying away from the "over-done" topics like abortion, death penaltyy, and all of the other topics. Practice your speech and do not underestimate yourself, after a semester you would be supprised how easily you can write your speech. Good Luck!
-Ashley Prescott-
Besides staying away from overused topics, try and pick a topic that has a long history and has a lot of info. I did nuclear power and it isn't debated very often yet there is a lot of information. Also, pick a topic that you actually care about and want to learn more about because it makes researching and writing more interesting. Writing the speech might sound like it takes a lot of time but if you stretch it out over a couple of days it is a bit easier. When making your speech bring a bottle of water because 1. it's nice to have an excuse to pause for a while and 2. your mouth and throat get really dry. That's about it.
-David Flicker
Resources
Issues and controversies on the ljcds resources sheet can be really useful if your topic is on there and it can help you pick your topic because if a topic's on there, then there must be enough info to write a speech.

Tips
I have to admit, 15 minutes takes forever when you are making a speech. I can only tell you to make sure you pick a topic that you feel passionate about and can find alot of information on it. Try staying away from the "over-done" topics like abortion, death penaltyy, and all of the other topics. Practice your speech and do not underestimate yourself, after a semester you would be supprised how easily you can write your speech. Good Luck!
-Ashley Prescott-
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Tips
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Choose a funny award to make it entertaining for your audience. Also make sure you explain what the award is about and how you win it. Other than that just be relaxed and have fun with it, if you use your acting abilities it is a plus.
- Sue
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The Presenter-Receiver Speech gives you a chance to be creative. Think of a funny award if you want, it doesn't have to be an existing award. Also you can go all out when accepting the speech- you don't have to be totally serious.
-Laura
It is very important to engage the audience and also to act naturally.
Jenna
Try to be creative with this speech - it isn't absolutely necessary to be super-serious about it. The more fun you have, the more your audience will like it.
--Micah
The speech is more interesting if you add a personal story, or some sort of elaboration on a point you're trying to make.
-Sarina

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The speech is more interesting if you add a funny awardpersonal story, or some sort of elaboration on a point you're trying to make it entertaining formake.
-Sarina
When receiving your audience. Also makeaward, be sure to express and add some feeling to your character. At this point of the year, you explain whatshould feel comfortable speaking in front of your audience in speech class. So feel free to express yourself in any way, and imagine yourself receiving an award for reals.
-Jose B.
Be sure to express emotion when you accept your award. I found it helpful to do some research on other words before writing my speeches. Include lots of information on the person you are presenting. Doing a funny award is about and howmakes the whole process so much better, you win it. Othercan act it out like a skit rather than that just be relaxed and havea boring introduction. Have fun with it,it and be creative!
-Katrina
It helps a lot if you usea. choose a funny award and b. act out your acting abilitiesspeech. I cried on the podium and it really helped easy the audience into the speech. When recieving an award don't try to copy what the presenter already said especially when warming up the audience. This is a plus.
- Suereally fun and easy speech. Make sure it is!
-David
In order to make this speech intriguing to the audience, it is important that you enact the part of the person who you are portraying. Also, it makes it more interesting the audience if you add a funny personal experience.
~Brook Mehregany.
Make sure to take a lot of time to warm up your audience. They will be more interested in what you have to say if you do.
-Courtney
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Choose a funny award to make it entertaining for your audience. Also make sure you explain what the award is about and how you win it. Other than that just be relaxed and have fun with it, if you use your acting abilities it is a plus.
- Sue
htmldiff1
The Presenter-Receiver Speech gives you a chance to be creative. Think of a funny award if you want, it doesn't have to be an existing award. Also you can go all out when accepting the speech- you don't have to be totally serious.
-Laura
It is very important to engage the audience and also to act naturally.
Jenna
Try to be creative with this speech - it isn't absolutely necessary to be super-serious about it. The more fun you have, the more your audience will like it.
--Micah

It is very important to engage the audience and also to act naturally.
Jenna
Try to be creative with this speech - it isn't absolutely necessary to be super-serious about it. The more fun you have, the more your audience will like it.
--Micah

The Presenter-Receiver Speech gives you a chance to be creative. Think of a funny award if you want, it doesn't have to be an existing award. Also you can go all out when accepting the speech- you don't have to be totally serious.
-Laura
It is very important to engage the audience and also to act naturally.
Jenna

All I have to say is make sure that you have a firm understanding of what you are talking about.
-Ashley Prescott-
Chose something that you can understand. Chose something that you are capable of "experimenting" with. Make sure you are able to explain it to the class.
-Jose B.
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