Iowaa Informative Speech

I am writing on behalf of the 8th Grade Class at Monticello Trails Middle School to inform you about our idea to make a Goodnight book about our state Kansas. We would like to be as accurate as possible to give our state the sense of pride that we all deserve. Kansas has so much more to offer than just tornados and the yellow brick road. For example, Kansas is home to the 2013 MLS Cup winners known as Sporting Kansas City; that is a fun fact residents. We are also the proud owners of the Kansas City Royals who are the 2015 World Series Champions.

I am here to write to you about a serious issue that has gone on for far too long already. Most likely, you must have heard of the suicide crisis occurring in the community, along with all the suicide attempts happening there, the living conditions and the increasing suicide rates. I am sure that you are aware that this type of issue has happened in the past involving the community of Attawapiskat and that this is not the first time you have seen or heard of Attawapiskat and its issues in the media. This community has been the center of many issues, including the housing crisis, and the suicide crisis and so on.

Erik Alvarez Professor Bogusky December 02, 2015 INTRODUCTION Hello everyone, one of my earliest memories that I have from school is from my first day of kindergarten. I remember walking into my ESL, english as a second language class, & instantly being questioned as to why I was in there. My fellow classmates assumed I was asian because of how I looked and teased me to the point of tears. In reality, I am of Guatemalan origin.

American born actress, Crystal Hunt, started her acting career when she was just 2 years old. As a child, she competed in several pageants and attended acting and singing lessons. At the age of 6, she was cast as "Daughter" in the film "Problem Child 2" (1991). She also featured in a couple of television commercials with well-known stars like Tom Hanks and the members of NSYNC. Hunt is best known for her role as "Lizzie Spaulding", a troubled teen, in the daytime soap opera "Guiding Light" (2003-2006).

Specific purpose: I will familiarize the audience about the city name Harlingen in the state of Texas. Thesis statement: Harlingen is the second largest city in Cameron County. Today I will be informing you guys about the history, what makes Harlingen so unique and also the resources around the area. Introduction 1.

Hey, do you want to learn about the Great Plains? There are lots of interesting things about the Great Plains, so I’m going to tell you about The Great Plains. The name of my tribe is The Great Plains. First, the location of my tribe is in Western South Dakota. Another thing is that Great Plains was found in the 19th century, specifically in 1930.

If I said the words “In joyful strains then let us sing”, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Exactly, the best national anthem on earth, Advance Australia Fair. Good morning/afternoon Australia Day Committee, today I will remind you exactly why our patriotic in-your-face masterpiece that makes every Aussie proud, unlike those pathetic dirges every other country has. The captivating history behind our national icon is truly magical. Written by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1879, Advance Australia Fair was originally 4 verses long.

Slide 1- Introduction Good morning/afternoon everybody, today I have been assigned with informing you all about the Aztecs, or more importantly, the reason for their annihilation. Now you may be thinking that it was mainly to do with a war, but it is actually almost solely a disease called the variola disease or as it’s more commonly known, small-pox Slide 2-What were the symptoms and effects Now you may be wondering what made the disease so dangerous to the Aztecs. The main problem of the disease was the fact that not only did it kill 3/10 people effected it also severely lowered the victims fighting capabilities meaning that when the Spanish attempted to fight the Aztecs, it became much more favourable to the Aztecs. (Healthline, n.d.)

For some people it's just fun. But for me It's a lifestyle. People ask what is it? It's the sport rodeo. For those who don't known what rodeo is, rodeo is an exhibition or contest in which cowboys show their skill at riding broncs, roping calves and other activities.

Purpose: To inform the audience about my trip to South Dakota and why it is my favorite vacation. To inform the audience of the many different places I went and activities that I did while in South Dakota. Thesis: My trip to South Dakota was the most memorable vacation I have been on because of the many marvels the landscape had to offer. I fondly remember diving into history and learning about the historic sites, marveling at the vastness of the Black Hills and Badlands, and gawking in amazement at the beauty and mystery of the caves.

Specific Purpose: To entertain and inspire my audience by honoring a special professor and describing the impact she has had on my life. Central Idea: Tina Hearne the Biology professor influenced many aspects of my life by showing examples of warmth, courage, and concern for others. Introduction 1. A. (Attention-getter)

Credibility: I believe that two main things really detracted from my credibility during my informative speech. The first of these things was my personal credibility or relationship with the material. I stated that, “ I have always had a soft spot for animals” at around forty seconds into my speech, but never provided any information on why my audience should trust the information I was providing to them. It wasn’t until later in my speech when I demonstrated my own knowledge of the subject and sited credible sources such as the World Wide Fund for Nature when talking about the Amazon’s role in affecting climate change, The Guardian when discussing the estimated species loss by 2050, and the World Wide Fund for Nature again when discussing how they believe that

Otto Warmbier dies days after returning to the United States Otto Warmbier, an American college student, was released after being imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months. Afterwards, he died a week later at the University of Cincinnati Medical Centre. On January 2nd, 2016, Warmbier was arrested at the Pyongyang Airport for allegedly stealing a propaganda poster from his hotel room. In a one-hour trial, he confessed to stealing the poster.

Informative Speech Sofia Boyarchuk Eagle high school Imagine waking up just a couple of feet away from a perfectly clear ocean, a couple of steps away from sandy white beaches. Crete is a fantastic island filled with rich culture and beautiful scenery. 1. First you will learn about the history and geography of Crete. 2.Second you will learn about the interesting and rare culture.

Immediately following the release of “Call me Caitlyn”, in the June issue of Vanity Fair magazine, a media craze followed. The public interest in the transition of Bruce Jenner to a transgender known as Caitlyn became the topic of every article, every commentator, and created an internet frenzy. Most people agree that her coming out has created a spotlight on transgender issues, and will undoubtedly help people who are struggling with these problems, but Jenner’s meticulous media presentation does not represent the experience that most trangendered people endure. Janet Mock, a writer, activist, MSNBC host, and transgender wrote, “To make any trans person a symbol for an entire community is an unfair task. No one can speak about the varying