Life as a Gangster

Seneca College EAC 149 Assignment #6:Oral Presentation Presentation Dates:November 27th, 29th, December 4th, 6th, 2012 Value:5% Task: A Take-home Essay-Presentation In preparation for developing the topic, based on the given Quote, you should come to a greater understanding of why some issues are possible in our lives, and support your points of view with specific examples; the media and the Internet. ? Each student is responsible for composing a critical essay on the given topic and preparing an outline for the audience. Each student presents verbally a critical essay on the selected topic to the class. ? Each presentation is based on the rhetorical modes from The Canadian Writer’s World. Paragraphs and Essays. By Lynne Gaetz, Suneeti Phadke, Rhonda Sandberg that we have or have not discussed in class. ? Each presentation must be manageable within the time span of 15 minutes. Guidelines: ? Read the quote carefully and reflect on it; brainstorm the ideas; analyze the rhetorica l mode this quote refers to, in order to help yourself in your own development of the topic. Create your well-organized, logically-unified and critically-supported composition. ? Organize your essay-presentation of approx. 500-words in the form of a thesis to be clearly stated and developed, specific examples to be appropriate and clearly theorized; conclusion to be clearly controlled; flowing together, with good transitions; succinct but not choppy, well-organized. ? Prepare your presentation very well in order to enhance the appeal and effectiveness of your talk; with good posture and eye contact; enthusiasm, and confidence. Present information on the topic in logical sequence; clear articulation; proper volume; steady rate. ? Wrap up your presentation with (a) provocative question(s) to encourage the audience interest for making your argument impressive and interactive. EAC149 Oral Presentations, November 27th, 29th, December 4th, 6th, 2012 Value – 5%, based on the textboo k: The Canadian Writer’s World. Paragraphs and Essays by L. Gaetz, S. Phadke, R. Sandberg Wk |Date |Patterns of Essay Development |Names of Students | |13 |Nov 27 | | | | |2012 | | | | | |Reflect on M. Atwood’s quotation. Is everything done on purpose in our life? Why or |1. ANTHONY, KITO | | | |why not?Explain your argument. p. 59 | | | | |Reflect on N. Mandela’s quotation. Do we need to create difficulties to overcome in |2. DAVIS, JAVEL | | | |our life? Why or why not? Explain your argument. p. 209 | | | | |Reflect on D. Lessing’s quotation. Is enthusiasm a necessary attribute in our life? |3. BARILLARI, AMANDA | | | |Why or why not?Explain your argument. p. 218 | | |13 |Nov 29 |Reflect on L. Yutang’s quotation. Do we, human beings, need to be always busy? Why or |4. GUSAIN, LUCKVINDER | | |2012 |why not? Explain your argument. p. 223 | | | | |Reflect on D. Hartog’s quotation. Is it necessary to see a bit farther than your nose? |5. FADA EI HOSSEINI, MEHRSHAD | | | |Why or why not?Explain your argument. p. 227 | | | | |Reflect on Voltaire’s quotation. Should work be a necessity for a human being? Why or |6. MEJIA, JENNIFER | | | |why not? Explain your argument. p. 232 | | | | |Reflect on I. Gandhi’s quotation. Is it necessary to prove what you are constantly? |7. LO, JOSEPH | | | |Why or why not?Explain your argument. p. 236 | | |14 |Dec 4 2012 |Reflect on H. Hesse’s quotation. Do you agree or disagree with it? Why or why not? |8. LEROUX, ALISA | | | |Explain your argument. p. 179 | | | | |Reflect on J. Russell’s quotation. Do you agree or disagree with it? Elaborate on your|9. YOUSEF, AHMAD | | | |answer. p. 07 | | | | |Reflect on C. Shields’s quotation. Do you agree or disagree with it? Why or why not? |10. AGGRAWAL, RAHUL | | | |Explain your argument. p. 151 | | | | |Reflect on Dr. M. L. King’s Jr. quotation. Do you agree or disagree with it? Elaborate|11. BROWN, JEVOY | | | |on your answer. . 245 | | | | |Reflect on the C. Gray’s quotation. What is his deeper meaning? Do you agree with her? |12. CORMIER, ERIC | | | |Why or why not? | | | | |p. 245 | | |14 |Dec 6 2012 |Reflect on M. Cho’s quotation. Do you agree or disagree with it? Why or why not? |13.MAQSUDI, SHAHIM | | | |Explain your argument. p. 240 | | | | |Reflect on B. Russell’s quotation. Do you agree or disagree with it? Elaborate on your|14. LEE, ANDREW | | | |answer? p. 240 | | | | |Reflect on King Edward’s VIII quotation. Do you agree or disagree with it? Elaborate |15. HESS, APRIL | | | |on your answer? . 245 | | | | |Reflect on Aristotle’s quotation. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? Explain |16. LAM, JOHNATHAN | | | |your argument. | | | | |p. 240 | | Criteria for Presentation Organization-thesis (clear & insightful main point) -body and conclusion 2 marks-coherent and integrated ideas Development /Support-critical thinking -fluency ? 2 marks-flow -clear logic -insightful analysis Communication-manner of speaking (audible to everyone) -facial gestures ? 2 marks-volume/timing (too short, too long) -presentation skills -verbal /nonverbal skills -eye contact & body language Clarity of -appropriateness of presentation Expression-quality of presentation -effective phraseology ? 2 marks -making clear & effective transitions Enunciation-diction (understandable speech) -articulation (appropriate voice) ? 2 marks-expression (effective vocabulary) elocution (voice production) -pronunciation (clear intonation) EFFECTIVE SPEAKING HINTS FROM TOASTMASTERS Feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and healthy. It shows you care about doing well. But, too much nervousness can be detrimental. Here is how you can control your nervousness and make effective, memorable presentation: Know the room. Be familiar with the place in which you will speak. Arrive early; walk around the speaking area and practice using any vis ual aids. Read your speech out loud to yourself – alone. Know the audience. Greet some of the audience as they arrive.It’s easier to speak to a group of friends than to a group of strangers. Know your material. If you are not familiar with your material or are uncomfortable with it, your nervousness will increase. Practice your speech and revise if it is necessary. Pay attention to the way you feel when you read your speech. Is your speech easy to follow? Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear, and assured. When you visualize yourself as successful, you will be successful. Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative, and entertaining.They don’t want you to fail. Don’t apologize. If you mention your nervousness or apologize for any problems you think you have with your speech, you may be calling the audience’s attention to something they hav en’t noticed. Keep silent. Concentrate on the message – not the medium. Focus your attention away from your own anxieties, and outwardly toward your message and your audience. Your nervousness will dissipate. Gain experience. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to effective speaking. _______________________________________ The page is created and maintained by Yan Sun