Identify the topic and indicate why it is relevant, important or interesting. Provide context, background, and definitions that the listeners might need.

In this assignment, you will record yourself giving a speech to at least three audience members on the similarities and/or differences between your two subjects analyzed in your WA 2 Compare and Contrast Essay assignment. Follow the tips in the video “7 Public Speaking Tips for Beginners.” https://youtu.be/Ns_z4wEtdRM?si=tj7EwdI3ufyitr54

Requirements:
Your speech must be a minimum of 2 minutes in length
You must span the audience members with your camera at least once
You must show yourself in the video for the majority of the recording
Tips:
Create a strong introduction
Start with an attention-getter (get the audience’s attention with a story, quotation, personal experience, etc.).

Identify the topic and indicate why it is relevant, important or interesting.
Provide context, background, and definitions that the listeners might need.
State your purpose or thesis and preview the body of the speech.
Make a transition to the first point in the body of the speech.
Make your points and offer specific support
Identify at least two points of comparison/contrast between your subjects
Be sure to provide specific examples and details as support
Create transitions between points
Create a strong conclusion

Close out your speech by summarizing the points you made, restating your purpose or thesis, and creating closure and a sense of finality.
Once you have posted your video, review your peers’ presentations. Post at least one reply. In your reply, be thoughtful, reflective, and respectful. Try to do more than just praise your peer. Advance the discussion by using content knowledge, critical thinking skills, questioning, and relevant information of the topic.
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