Media Test / Speech Prep

Objective

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

Agenda

• No written warm-up, instead get ready for your media literacy test!
• TED Vote
• Media Test
• Discussion
• PowerPoint: Best & Worst Speeches
• Show a series of video clips
• Discuss what was powerful and effective
• Discuss what didn't work and why
• Speech Project
• Determine topics (should be done already!)
• Complete a "speech summary sheet" including:
• A Topic
• A Thesis Statement
• Main Arguments (3+)
• Counter Arguments (2+)
• Two resources to find information