Thursday, June 13, 2019

Lesson 9 – Introductions and PUNCH

Comparison Speeches (continued)
We had the remaining speeches today.


Social Issue Speech
We are going to build up to our next speeches step by step. Next week you will give the Introduction part of your speech to a partner. First, choose your topic.



Topics Ideas
You can choose one of the topics below or you can choose another social issue. Send me your choice by email. First come, first served.
  • racism in Hollywood films
  • black and white people relations
  • immigration in Japan
  • problems among the wealthy
  • garbage problem
  • gender equality issues
  • musician income
  • overwork
  • aging issues
  • overpopulation
  • global warming / climate change
  • rural population decrease
  • hikikomori
  • traffic problems / incidents
  • education issues
  • streaming media issues
  • food shortage
  • gender identity issues
  • daycare issues
  • pensions / social welfare

Introductions
Prepare your speech outline using the handouts I gave you. Your introductions have these parts:
  • Greeting
  • PUNCH (see below)
  • What
  • Why
  • Overview
Next week (6/21) you will give the introduction part of your speech. Practice to make it smooth.

Introduction Outline and Phrases Handout

Punch
I gave a mini-lecture on beginning your presentation well with PUNCH. Read more about PUNCH at the blog link below.

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