I have to give an informative speech for my speech class. I was considering doing my speech on Florida Sea Turtles(I live in Florida) and the dangers they face, but I'm not sure if that's what I really want to do. Do you have any suggestions? What would you do your speech on if this was your assignment?
selectopaque answered Monday October 18 2004, 2:10 pm: How much do you know aobut florida sea turtles without looking up any iformation? Can you make it interesting for the 5 or so minutes that speeches usually last in a college level class? Will the other students be falling asleep, or will they be able to remember what you said after you speak?
These are a few of the things you need to think about when making a speech. The key to getting a good grade is being able to hold your audiences attention. At least that's how it was with my speech class this past summer.
My first speech was horrible because I chose a subject that was much to complex to teach in my allowed five minutes. I took 7 minutes and no one was actually able to do what I was trying to teach, which was a 12 step yoga exercise. But, I still got a 'B', partly because the teacher was nice, but also because I had a good reason for choosing that topic. I had recently sprained my back, and that exercise was something that would help a person's back stay flexible and strong.
My second speech was over Rottweilers and why they are not as aggressive as everyone believes, but they need the proper training and care.
I did better on that speech because I own a friendly Rottweiler and was able to bring him in to show proof of a friendly rotty.
So, in this very long answer-I'm trying to tell you that the key to a good speech is short exciting content.
And, if this was my assignment, I would choose something to do with animals or art, since these are my passions. If you can consider Sea Turtles a passion, then go for it. But if not, then I would search your mind for something that you can really get excited about so that you can get your audience excited also. [ selectopaque's advice column | Ask selectopaque A Question ]
AdviceMistress answered Monday October 18 2004, 1:51 pm: i suggest you do somethin' u know very well. to make the assignment do it on whatever u know best! many authors and writers write about stuff they know or real familiar! and this could be somethin' that they experienced or someone they know that they have done in their lifetime! again just do somethin' you know!!
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