Category: English homework help

This is your third written speech assignment for the semester. You will be completing the provided Informative Speech Worksheet, which is a Microsoft Word document. Once you complete the worksheet, you will reply to this discussion forum and attach the worksheet as either a Microsoft Word file or a .pdf file.
Read through the entire Informative Speech Worksheet:  Given that this is your third speech draft of the semester, I’ve provided a worksheet as well as detailed instructions. While this is considered a draft, it should be your best attempt at writing this speech. The more work you put into your speech draft, the more feedback your peers and me can provide to help you finalize your speech in preparation for recording it. Unlike the first two speech worksheets you’ve completed, this time you will use your feedback to make changes to your speech draft and you will submit an updated version next week – it will be the 2nd draft. 
2nd Draft (next week): Unlike the last two speech worksheets from modules 1 and 2, you will be expected to make revisions to your 1st draft and submit a 2nd draft of this worksheet/outline next week. However, if you do really well on this week’s worksheet and you need minimal or no revisions, I will excuse you from submitting a 2nd draft of your worksheet/outline next week. So, rather than having to make updates and edits and submit an assignment next week, you would have the week off from submitting an assignment and have an additional week to refine your speech and practice it. If you have done well enough on this speech worksheet/outline draft, I will notify you by leaving a comment on this assignment and let you know you are excused from submitting anything next week. If you are excused,  from submitting a 2nd draft next week, the grade column for next week’s assignment (assignment #7) will remain blank (represented with a dash). This will not impact your grade in any way. 
Informative Speech Worksheet

Select a topic for your 5-6-minute informative speech. I encourage you to use the same topic for your informative speech as you do for your persuasive speech. When it’s time for the persuasive speech you will put a persuasive spin on the informative speech topic (e.g., informative topic: vegan diet; persuasive topic: adopt a vegan diet). This approach will allow you to immerse yourself in research on a single topic rather than researching two separate topics.
The speech is only 5-6-minutes in length. This requires a very specific and narrow topic. If you keep the same topic for both your informative speech as well as persuasive speech, you can inform your audience on the topic with this speech and then delve deeper in your persuasive (which is also a 5-6-minute speech).
Review
I always find it helpful to see multiple examples of how to format something or to get ideas. Take a look at these examples from past students. 
Student Examples ~ Topics & Specific Purpose Statements 
Post Formatting & Requirements
You will post your topic, general purpose, and specific purpose statement following the format below to this forum. You do not need to upload a document. It should just be a discussion post with text only. Your topic should be informative and not persuasive.
Your specific purpose should start with the words “I want my audience to understand”. Do not change the wording of the first four words.
The General Purpose is always two words, “to inform” for the informative speech. Do not reword.  
Your informative speech topic post should include the following elements:
1.    Topic:
2.    General Purpose:
3.    Specific Purpose:
Here is an example of what your initial discussion post should look like:
Topic: Distracted Driving
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: I want my audience to understand there has been an increase in distracted driving-related incidents in the state of Florida over the past five years.

Post a minimum of one tip, strategy, technique, and/or best practice you think your peers would benefit the most from knowing about and why you chose to post this particular one. This advice can come from any part of the speech process – writing, practicing, presenting, or recording. It can be something you wish you had done or something you tried that worked well. There is no word requirement.

Once you have recorded what you would consider your last take, it’s time to reflect on your overall experience from preparing the written elements, to practicing and presenting the speech. Be sure to review your speech submission and respond to the prompt below. You may add other thoughts as well. Students are not allowed to skip either item below. For example, a student may not disregard pointing out (2) positives because he or she does not feel there were (2) positives to discuss. The goal is to be positive and fully reflect on the experience as prompted.Students should respond with an estimated 200 words. This should be a cohesive response. Do not answer each question individually. The questions are a guide for you to focus on while completing the reflection. Keep proper grammar and punctuation in mind. Most importantly, students should focus on goals for upcoming speeches/speaking.When writing your reflection response, focus on the items below: 
Did you feel prepared for this speech? How much time did you spend preparing for this speech? How many practice runs did you do?
Do you feel your final product reflects the preparation and practice you put in? Why or why not?
What strategies, tips, best practices, and techniques did you employ throughout the preparation, practice, and presentation process? Be specific. 
Describe (2) or more positive aspects of your speech.
Identify (2) areas you would like to improve on.                       
What will you do similarly and what will you do differently when it comes to your preparation, practice, and presentation of your next speech?

APA format, in-text citations, references include
Completed the template and with four responses from your interview with an HSO administrator.
Also, on the Assignment Template, synthesize the information from the interview and respond to the two questions at the end of the template.

APA format, in-text citations, references include, 4 pages
Read the attachment for the requirements and the HSO type

Identify the topic of the text.
Explain the writer’s choices in relation to the genre of the text.
Describe the writer’s purpose.
Explain the writer’s choices in relation to the audience, purpose, and/or subject of the text.
Determine the historical and/or cultural context of the text.
Articulate the core idea of the text.
Summarize details of the text that are relevant to the core idea.
Support your analysis of the core idea with evidence from the text.

Include at least one quote from the text.
Explain how this evidence supports the core idea.

Peer Editing Worksheet: Argumentation Answer *all* of the following questions for credit and provide examples.  
Please answer the following questions base on the attached document. A full Detail paragraph for each question with references if necessary and cite work. Please include the example on #8
I will submit questions once bid is accepted. This system not allowing me to include the 10 questions.

 No, your child is not too young. Your child can start receiving mathematics tutoring in first grade if you or your child’s teacher deem it necessary. If your child is showing signs of struggling to keep up with their peers, it may be worth considering a math tutoring. At this age, a math tutor will focus on counting, symbol recognition, and simple word problems. Be sure to specify your child’s needs or challenges before they begin with a tutor to ensure the best results. To supplement your child’s tutoring sessions, it is recommended that they have access to games or puzzles at home, which can enhance and develop their mathematical and arithmetic skills. While it is important that your child is meeting or near meeting expectations of their developmental stage, it is also important that no undue pressure or stress is put on them – this may cause anxiety for them. 

 
1. Choose one hardware consumer product for Microsoft to focus on for consumer (not business to business) growth 2024-2025. This brand will be the product that Microsoft is counting on for revenue growth.  Refer to the case above. Provide facts and reasoning supporting your choice of at least 150 words.
2. State the brand promise of the chosen brand. (BRAND is the CATEGORY that provides (BENEFIT), (BENEFIT) (BENEFIT). Only one benefit is needed, maximum of three.
Consumer Product Options for Marketing Focus
> Surface & Surface Pro Laptop,
> Surface Duo 2 Phone,
> Upgrade and re-brand Cortana as a true personal assistant like Alexa,
> Other of your choosing.
No posts to others are needed for this assignment.
Grading Rubric
Answer the two questions                  25%
Using facts to answer the questions  25%
Using logic answer the questions       25%
Grammar, and usage                            25%
Total                                                     100%
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