Here are some helpful tips on creating your visual aid.
Visual aid options: Prezi --> video explaining what a Prezi is (think fancier, picture-based PowerPoint) PowerPoint: include pictures, easy to read font, only clips of the most important information, proper conventions, etc. Save in: To Teachers, Muldoon under your name Video Clips: you may show short video clips found online, but must introduce clip by explaining its relevance as well as discussing after. Can be no longer than 25% of your entire speech. For example: Total speech = 6 minutes, then video clip can be 1:30 long. Poster: pictures, key facts, must be visually interesting, recommend printing information instead hand writing, large font, neat, correct conventions Tri-Fold: see above. Collage: a more artistic approach to the poster; collage images together than represent the main themes of your topic, minimal words should be included, at least 18x24 in size, visually appealing, neat Visual Timeline: helpful if trying to show an evolution or change in the history/progress of your topic, could use large butcher paper from the library, recommend printing information instead of hand writing, large font, neat, correct conventions Handout: think mini poster; should include pictures or infographs, be visually interesting and appealing, correct conventions, cite sources Other idea: Let me know! You may present facts or main ideas on your visual aid or you may simply present pictures that help illuminate your main points. Here is a sample presentation that would accompany a pro-life speech. I included the main points in the comments section, so you can follow how the pictures would match the spoken words. When making NOTECARDS, you're basically outlining your paper (which you've already done!) I would suggest creating 1 notecard for your introduction and conclusion, and then only putting your 2-3 cited facts per main point on notecards because you should be able to verbally explain the rest from memory. The differences between a paper and a speech: In a speech, you SHOULD be direct with your transitions so the audience can follow along. For example, in a topic sentence, you can say, "My first main point is that ... " or "One main counter-argument against my position is...." Also, you must verbally cite your sources. Instead of a paper where they go in (parentheses), you include them into your sentence. For example, "According to savetheanimals.com, animals die horrible and unnecessarily painful deaths in factory farms." You may use as few or as many notecards as you want, but remember you get graded on eye contact with the audience!
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The following are some tips to consider when writing your persuasive paper. 1. Don’t write about your writing. Don’t say “I think,” “I believe,” or “I feel.” These phrases weaken your argument. Instead, write matter of factly. Jump straight into your statement to show your confidence. Example: I think that Snowball’s name symbolizes innocence because snow is white and pure. Turns to: Snowball’s name symbolizes innocence because snow is white and pure. 2. Don’t start a sentence with “this” or “it.” Usually these sentences can be combined to the previous one with “which” or “that” to make a more complex statement. If that won’t work, try re-phrasing your sentence to delete these words. Example: It (lighting) makes it feel very romantic which I believe was what it was intended to be. Turns to: The lighting casts a romantic feel on the scene as Shakespeare intended. 3. How many times do you use “and”? Try to delete the unnecessary “ands” from your paper. Example: When Romeo and Juliet fall into the pool, they begin kissing and they get very into it. Turns to: When Romeo and Juliet fall into the pool, they begin kissing, getting very into it. 4. Word Choice. Check for boring phrases and words… replace them! Example: When Romeo and Juliet fall into the pool, they begin kissing, getting very into it. Turns to: When Romeo and Juliet fall into the pool, they begin kissing, becoming passionate. Specifically… look for the following words/phrases and either delete them or choose a vivid replacement. Thing Good Bad Very Really Got 5. Do not use “you” in a formal paper. This is often a “lazy” form of writing that more closely resembles how we speak, which makes it too informal for most school papers. Rewrite your sentences to delete “you” and “your.” Example: Gay marriage won't hurt you. Turns to: Gay marriage won't hurt those who oppose it. - The second sentence is more specific. Here is the overview for the research eo, persuasive paper eo, and speech eo.
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