Introduction * Attention: 25.8 million children and adults–8.3% of the population–have diabetes‚ according to the American Diabetes Association. My mother happens to have this disease ever since she was six years old. Many people don’t realize how common this disease really is or how it affects a person. Having diabetes changes people’s lives because they have to watch what they eat‚ stay active‚ and learn to monitor their blood glucose levels. * Audience Motivation: It is important to
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PUBLIC SPEAKING I—INDIVIDUAL EVENT SECTION‚ STATE‚ AND NATIONAL COMPETITION This event recognizes FBLA members who are beginning to develop qualities of business leadership by developing effective speaking skills. ELIGIBILITY FBLA members currently enrolled in grades 7-10* are eligible to compete in this event. A participant may not have previously competed in this event or Public Speaking II at the national level. Section: Each local chapter may enter one (1) member. State: The top two
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Thesis: i. Multiple sclerosis is a very devastating and debilitating disease. MS is important to me because my mother was diagnosed with MS the summer of 2009. I’ve witnessed the long-term effects of this disease firsthand. c. Forecast of Main points: Today I will be discussing… i. What is multiple sclerosis? ii. What causes multiple sclerosis? iii. What are the symptoms of ms? iv. Is there treatment for ms? Transition: I know some of you may be wondering what MS is‚ and why you should care. Let’s begin
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Did you know that roughly 26 million out of 317 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes? That’s a whopping 8% of the American population. Not to mention another 79 million people are characterized as being prediabetic. I just so happen to be one of those 79 million. Americans‚ as a whole‚ need to become proactive in the prevention and onset of diabetes. Especially if your overweight or have a family history of the disease. According to the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet
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Informative Speech Topic: Medical Marijuana General Purpose: To inform my audience about medical marijuana Specific Purpose: To inform the audience of the beneficial medical components in marijuana as well as the risks associated with the herb. Thesis: Using statistical data‚ I am going to inform you about the benefits and risks in legalizing medical marijuana Introduction: Attention Getter: Do you know the true use and effects on marijuana? The controversy over medical marijuana seems to be
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INTRODUCTION I. (Attention Grabber) "Yesterday‚ December 7th‚ 1941 a date which will live in infamy the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." This was a speech that President Roosevelt delivered to the nation the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. II. (Central Idea) The surprise nature of the attack‚ the viciousness of its execution and the searing death toll that mounted in a matter of hours‚ was certainly
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Communication and professional relationships with children‚ young people and adults Outcome 1 Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults. 1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults A central part of a teaching assistant role is to help children develop positive relationship with children and adults. Children will not only learn cognitive skills while at
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Title: (CPR) (The information above the introduction is for the reader) Specific Purpose: to inform my audience of the three steps to take when responding to a medical emergency. Thesis: When responding to a medical emergency you should take three main steps--survey the scene‚ contact emergency medical services‚ and start CPR. Method of Organization: Chronological Introduction (Begin your presentation with the statement beside Roman numeral I) I First Sentence: "Imagine you’re
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ASSIGNMENTS My biggest achievement was when I was chosen by the Senior High School to join the mathematics Olympiad East Java in Wijaya Kusuma University Surabaya. I really did not suppose this matter because for my studying process not including the clever student‚ but because of the curious feeling that was so big about the lesson that was explained so as I always active asked. And during the Olympics I was very grateful because of could enter 15 big from hundreds of students‚ this was the achievement
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Kelsey Hook COMM 1313 Baldwin 14 October 2011 Informational Speech 2 Topic: Adderall General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the benefits of Adderall as well as the risks from abusing the prescription drug. Thesis Statement: While Adderall is used to benefit people with ADD‚ there are also many risks that come along for those who choose to abuse the prescription drug. Introduction 1. Attention-getter: Would you ever consider taking a pill that makes
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