Final Speech Essay

Another thing that helped me get through my speech is choosing a topic that I know a lot about, this helped my feel more comfortable about what I was talking about. This helps build credibility. I realized that everyone is going to have a strong opinion about certain topics but if you can provide valid information and have good arguing point in a speech then it could really change peoples minds about a certain topic. After I completed my first speech I really understood what it took to be a good

Incidental and Intentional Language Learning Introduction There are two ways of learning: incidental learning and intentional learning. Incidental learning is when the learner is not focused on intentionally learning vocabulary, the process of incidental learning is more of a natural process and it occurs when the learner is watching a movie or doing any other activity that is not directly focused on learning vocabulary. The intentional learning is when the learner is focused on learning from a book

graduation day I got up with butterflies in my stomach. It started at two o'clock, but the students had to be there by twelve to make sure we all came on time. I was so nervous to go to graduation because I got a call less than 24 hours ago about a speech I wasn't prepared for. My mom could see the nervous look in my face and told me “ you're going to do great don’t worry, we're all proud of you.” After my pep talk, it was time for me to start getting ready. My cousin curled my hair and my

14 graduation day I got up with butterflies in my stomach. It started at two o'clock, but the students had to be there by 12 to make sure we all came on time. I was so nervous to go to graduation because I got a call less than 24 hours ago about a speech I wasn't prepared for. My mom could see the nervous look in my face and told me “ you're going to do great, don’t worry, we're all proud of you.” “Thank you, but I wish I had more time to prepare myself for it.” I replied after my

I will be honest, the first class of COMM 1000 scared me, especially when Professor McCain began to list the numerous and lengthy speeches we would be presenting throughout the quarter. It was not even the public-speaking portion that scared me, rather it was the numerous time limits, use of only speaking notes, and short amount of time in between the speeches. However, I ended up making it through the quarter, especially with a high grade. Before attending California State University, East Bay,

From the moment we are born, our environment prepares us for this journey we call life. We learn to communicate both verbally and non-verbally. In my opinion and based on three studies, socioeconomic status, the child’s gender, the amount of language they hear from their caregivers, word mapping, and social intent all effect the child’s vocabulary size. According to Spencer, Clegg, & Stackhouse, “the links between socioeconomic disadvantage and early language development are well documented with

several things throughout this course – things that will help me in the future, as I make my way through university, plus will help me grow as a student, and as a person. Each speech had its own challenges and unique style to it. Part of the things that I’ve taken from the course is that there is no such thing as a pretty speech, you are your own source of confidence to finding your true voice, and that you improve from failure. Public speaking is one of the most underrated skills learned in school

The film “The Linguists” follows linguists Gregory Anderson and David Harrison on their journey to learn about and document endangered languages in Bolivia, India, Arizona, and Siberia. Through their quest, they are able to interact with some of the few remaining speakers of languages that are near death and they manage to make an impact on how these communities view their heritage language. Focusing on the moribund languages of Siberia and Arizona, it becomes evident that speakers of the heritage

subjected to belittlement and unclear, if not unfounded, accusations in “The Examination of Mrs. Anne Hutchinson at the Court at Newton.” The trial, which took place in 1637, set a standard for the future treatment of women, and subsequently their speech and writing. Because of the way the prosecution pigeonholes Hutchinson into admitting her guilt, the reverends (and thus men) gain (or keep) power over women—the power to control their women and to interpret contrived meanings from their words.

• Support versus overarching What are the four types of connectives and how are each used throughout a speech? Be able to recognize them in a speech. • Transitions • Internal previews • Internal summaries • Signposts – first second third Additional Key Terms: Balance - Strategic organization - Main points – the major points developed in the body of a speech most speeches contain from two to five Supporting material – the material which supports the main points Connective