Being Wrong / Speech Prep

Objective

• Create a thesis statement and arguments for a speech
• Evaluate Jon Stewart's criticism of the media

Agenda

• Warm-Up #3: Think of something in your life that you were absolutely wrong about.
• TED Talk: Kathryn Schultz - "On Being Wrong"
• Discussion
• PowerPoint: Best & Worst Speeches (Part 2)
• Show a series of video clips
• Discuss what was powerful and effective
• Discuss what didn't work and why
• Speech Project  (due Tuesday, Sept 20)
• Determine topics (should be done already!)
• Complete a "speech summary sheet" including: (due Tuesday, Sept 13)
• A Topic
• A Thesis Statement
• Main Arguments (3+)
• Counter Arguments (2+)
• Two resources to find information