European Humanities
Mr. Spragins
Fall 2007
Summer Reading Speeches
Write a two-paragraph speech in which you review one of the books
that you were responsible for reading last summer: 1984 or one of the
three 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 quote from your favorite passage in the book.
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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.
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Public
Speaking Tips
Speech
Evaluation Form
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