This week your work will focus on planning the main points and subordinate points.

Key topics for this week include:

· Determining the purpose of the talk;
· Defining main and subordinate points; and
· Using transitions and signposts.

What to do:

· Watch Videotape #4: Structuring a Talk;
· Read Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 14 of your text;
· Using Blackboard, share your topic and tentative thesis statement with your group members; and
· Prepare a preparation outline for your demonstration speech. You will submit a speaking outline for this talk.

Demonstration Speech (0-50 points)

Present a talk that lasts 4-6 minutes on a subject for which you are an expert. This may be a demonstration that teaches your audience something new. Show us how something works or how to do something that we will view as useful and informative.

Your grade will be based on your organizational pattern and clarity in presenting your message in an engaging and credible manner. Be sure to cite at least two expect sources of your information to avoid plagiarism!

Provide at least one visual aid as a support item.

Your audience must be able to clearly identify your thesis and your main points.

Consider This

What is your tentative thesis statement? This is an assertion.

What are your 3-5 main points? These will support your thesis.