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American Literature
Mr. Spragins
Fall 2019
Summer Reading Speeches
Write a two-paragraph speech in which you review one of the books that
you were responsible for reading last summer: Ragtime, or one of the
two voluntary choices. (Be ready to turn in the text of your speech in word
processed form.)
In your first paragraph describe what the writer was attempting to accomplish
in his or her novel.
- What
was the writer's purpose?
- How
was it achieved? Be specific.
- Cite
examples from the text to support your argument.
- Include
a short quote from your favorite passage in the book.
In your second paragraph describe the degree to which the writer succeeded in
accomplishing his or her goal.
- Don't
simply recount the plot. Analyze the writer's goal.
- Remember
that you will be giving a speech.
- Don't
just stand up and read your review.
- Deliver
it to your audience.
Public
Speaking Tips
Speech
Evaluation Form
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