Tasks A
Task 1
a) Read the definitions.
b) Practise with froggy jumps.
Task 2
a) Place the paragraphs of the speech in the correct order.
b) Discuss with a partner: How did you decide how to sort the paragraphs? Think about the following aspects:
- form of address
- personal story: problem
- personal story: solution
- generalization
- call to action
c) Read the transcript of the motivational speech by Jeremy Anderson at a high school.
If you seach in Youtube for "Jeremy Anderson | BEST Youth Inspirational Speaker" you can listen to the audio of the video while reading.
d) Analyze the speech: How does Jeremy Anderson achive the following?
Task 3
a) Analyze Jeremy Anderson's speech and collect criteria that make it a successful one.
Think about the following aspects:
- Introduction:
- What makes a good opener for a speech?
- How does Jeremy Anderson engage the audience's interest?
- What could be added to the introduction of a speech that is not included in Jeremy Anderson's?
- Main Part:
- Consider ethos, logos and pathos.
- Conclusion:
- What is important when concluding a speech?
- How can you make sure that the audience remembers your main point?
- What could be added to the conclusion of a speech that is not included in Jeremy Anderson's?
b) Discuss your criteria with a partner.
c) Create an assessment grid for a speech together in the collaborative document.
d) Get together with another team.
e) Discuss your assessment grids and combine them into one as a group.
f) Present your assessment grids to the class.
g) Agree on one set as a class. Save it in the collaborative document - class result.