...If you have important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.......... - Winston Churchill

This week your work will focus on techniques for supporting your thesis and main ideas for your speech.

1. Watch videotape #5: Stylistic Considerations;
2. Read Chapters 18-22 of your textbook, A Speaker's Guidebook;
3. Sign on to Blackboard and complete two options for Unit Five on the discussion board. Interact with your group as well;
4. Check out the assignment for the Demonstration Speech Outline:

Using the guidelines provided in Chapter 13 of your text, prepare a speaking outline for your demonstration speech. Make a copy of this outline and bring both copies to class. You will use one while delivering your talk and give the other to your instructor.

Be sure to include the following:

· Your purpose and thesis statement;
· Your introduction, discussion and conclusion; and
· Delivery cues.