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978-1260412932 Informative Speeches Medical Robots
346 INFORMATIVE SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION Medical Robots: From Science Fiction to Science Fact Needs Improvement Version 1 So, I was really cramped—I had to study for a calculus exam last night—so this didn’t necessarily get done well. But […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches To Save A Child
TO SAVE A CHILD 419 To Save a Child 1 For every morning that you wake up and eat breakfast, there are 840 million people be- ginning their daily struggle with chronic, persistent hunger. For every morning that you have […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches The Ultimate Gift
THE ULTIMATE GIFT 409 The Ultimate Gift 1 Are you at least 17 years old? Do you weigh more than 110 pounds? Do you consider yourself fairly healthy? 2 If you answered yes to all of these questions, you should […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speech On Puppy Mills
THE HORRORS OF PUPPY MILLS 389 The Horrors of Puppy Mills 1 A cold, dark room. It smells disgusting. The creatures in front of you shake uncontrollably, packed one on top of another in tiny wire cages. To eat, they […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches The Dangers Of Chewing Tobacco
430 PERSUASIVE SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION The Dangers of Chewing Tobacco 1 On March 30, Tom, a twenty–three–year–old man from northern Wisconsin, went in for his yearly dental checkup. As far as he could tell, there were no real […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches The Dangers Of Cell Phones
THE DANGERS OF CELL PHONES 399 The Dangers of Cell Phones 1 It’s your constant companion. It’s in your pocket, in your bag, in your hands, or against your head. You use it at home, in class, at the gym, […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches Self-Defense On Campus
414 PERSUASIVE SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION Self–Defense on Campus 1 You’re tired; you’re hungry. You’ve just spent a long day at College Library and you can’t wait to get back to your room. Glancing outside, you remember how quickly […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches Multicultural Multilingual
424 PERSUASIVE SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION Multicultural, Multilingual 1 Perdóneme señor; me perdí. Podría decirme cómo ir al Hotel del Sol? 2 A few of you may know what I just said, “Excuse me, sir. I’m lost. Could you […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches Making Campus Accessible-Disabled Students
MAKING CAMPUS ACCESSIBLE FOR DISABLED STUDENTS 435 Making Campus Accessible for Disabled Students 1 I’d like to ask you to use your imaginations and think how it would feel if you’d spent an evening studying for an exam. You get […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches Making A Difference-Special Olympics
394 PERSUASIVE SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION Making a Difference Through the Special Olympics 1 In Seattle, nine young athletes gathered at the starting line for the 100–yard dash. At the gun, they all started off, not exactly in a […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches Bursting the Antibacterial Bubble
BURSTING THE ANTIBACTERIAL BUBBLE 403 Bursting the Antibacterial Bubble 1 In the film The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, a boy born with a deficient immune system is forced to live in a germ–free environment to prevent him from contracting […]
978-1260412932 Persuasive Speeches A Whisper Of AIDS
A WHISPER OF AIDS 439 A Whisper of AIDS Mary Fisher 1 Less than three months ago, at platform hearings in Salt Lake City, I asked the Republi- can Party to lift the shroud of silence which has been draped […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Self Introduction The Courtyard Transcript
“The Courtyard” Transcript When I look at this photo, I think of lemons, peaches, and guava. I think of lush green trees and bright red roses. I think of good food and joyous celebrations—birthdays, weddings, and holidays. This courtyard is […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Self Introduction Tap Tap Tap Transcript
“Tap, Tap, Tap” Transcript When I first started, it sounded like this. But I kept working until it sounded like this. Now it sounds like this. For the past fifteen years, I’ve been tap dancing. Some may think it strange […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Self Introduction Pot Soil Water Transcript
“Pot, Soil, Water” Transcript Those of you with a green thumb know that a healthy houseplant like this one needs a number of things to grow, like a good pot, rich soil, and adequate water. The pot is the plant’s […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Self Introduction New Game New Life Transcript
“New Game, New Life” Transcript It was seven minutes into the second half of my soccer game. A tall, redheaded striker from the other team collided with me. After flipping into the air, I was flat on the ground with […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Self Introduction Life Is A Journey Transcript
“Life Is a Journey” Transcript There’s an old saying: “Life is a journey, not a destination.” That’s certainly been true for me. My journey back to school has been long and winding, full of twists and turns. I often think […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Self Introduction A Heart Worn On My Hand Transcript
“A Heart Worn on My Hand” Transcript The blistering sun beats on my forehead. I grip my fingers along the red stitching of the leather softball nestled in my hand. The batter steps up to the plate and I dig […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Persuasive The Living Wage Solution Transcript
“The Living Wage Solution” Transcript Jose Morales was sleeping on cardboard boxes in a garage in Compton, California. Before the sun came up, he would walk to a nearby bus stop, where he would ride the bus for two hours […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Persuasive The Horrors Of Puppy Mills Transcript
“The Horrors of Puppy Mills” Transcript A cold, dark room. It smells disgusting. The creatures in front of you shake uncontrollably, packed one on top of another in tiny wire cages. To eat, they have only crumbs in front of […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Persuasive The Dangers Of Cell Phones Transcript
“The Dangers of Cell Phones” Transcript It’s your constant companion. It’s in your pocket, in your bag, in your hands, or against your head. You use it at home, in class, at the gym, in coffee shops, before you go […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Persuasive Phony Pharmaceuticals Transcript
“Phony Pharmaceuticals” Transcript Take a look at these two pills. Do you notice a difference between them? What about these two? Can you see a difference here? How about these? To the naked eye, these pills are all indistinguishable. But […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Persuasive Making A Difference Through Special Olympics Transcript
“Making a Difference Through the Special Olympics” Transcript In Seattle, nine young athletes gathered at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started off, not exactly in a dash, but with a desire to run […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Persuasive Getting Lead Out Transcript
“Getting the Lead Out” Transcript “It’s crazy. It’s like a third-world country.” That’s what Carlos Young said. “I thought I was going to die.” That’s what Joyce Wilson said. “Disgusting. They need to fix the problem.” That’s what Mitchell Gerow […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Persuasive Changing Lives Through Literacy Network Transcript
“Changing Lives Through the Literacy Network” Transcript Imagine being dropped into a foreign country—a country where you can’t read the street signs, can’t order from a food menu, can’t fill out a job application. You’re surrounded by scribbles and squiggles […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Persuasive Bursting Antibacterial Bubble Transcript
“Bursting the Antibacterial Bubble” Transcript In the film The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, a boy born with a deficient immune system is forced to live in a germ-free environment to prevent him from contracting infections. His room is sealed […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Online Speech Charity Water Transcript
“charity: water” Transcript Hi, everyone. Can you see me and hear me okay? Great. If you’re like me, a water bottle like this is never too far away. But there are millions of people who don’t have such a luxury. […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Introducing a Classmate Third Culture Kid Transcript
“Third-Culture Kid” Transcript People often come up to our classmate Micah and ask where he’s from. For many of you, that’s probably easy to answer. But it’s tough for Micah because he’s a “Third–Culture Kid.” He grew up all over […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Introducing a Classmate Rhymes With Orange Transcript
“Rhymes with Orange” Transcript Paul Madsen’s first memory in life was sitting on his grandmother’s lap and being fed his favorite food—an orange. Surprisingly, there are actually many similarities between Paul and his favorite food. Much like an orange has […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Introducing a Classmate Fork In The Road Transcript
“Fork in the Road” Transcript Inspirational speaker Liz Murray once said, “A fork in the road happens over a hundred times a day, and the choices you make will determine the shape of your life.” At one point or another, […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Introducing a Classmate Fearless Transcript
“Fearless” Transcript Fear. Monsters. The unknown. We all know what it’s like to be scared. Our classmate Bella certainly does. Ever since she can remember, she’s had night terrors—dreams that seem so vivid and real that she will wake herself […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Introducing a Classmate Brooklyn Roads Transcript
“Brooklyn Roads” Transcript As the poet E. E. Cummings once said, “To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, day and night, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Informative Yoga Transcript
“Yoga: Uniting Mind, Body and Spirit” Transcript What do you think of when I do this? If you said “yoga,” you are absolutely correct. For five thousand years, people have been practicing yoga in order to enhance their mental, physical […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Informative Using a Tourniquet to Save a Life Transcript
“Using a Tourniquet to Save a Life” Transcript It’s a bright spring day and you’re walking up Bascom Hill on your way to class. Suddenly gunshots ring out. Then screams. You realize students nearby have been shot. The lone gunman […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Informative The Hidden World Of Chili Peppers Transcript
“The Hidden World of Chili Peppers” Transcript Imagine your mouth burning like wildfire, your eyes squirting out uncontrollable tears, and your face red and sweating profusely. Are you sick? No—you just took a bite of a screaming hot chili pepper. […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Informative Supervolcanoes Transcript
1 “Supervolcanoes: The Sleeping Giants” Transcript Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Tornados. Tsunamis. We’re familiar with these natural disasters. But for all the death and destruction they cause, they’re minuscule compared to the full force of planet Earth. Beneath our feet are what […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Informative Ramadan Transcript
“Ramadan” Transcript This past month, more than one billion people around the world skipped breakfast and lunch every day. They ate no food of any kind and drank no liquid of any kind from sunup to sunset. They did this […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Informative Medical Robots Transcript
“Medical Robots: From Science Fiction to Science Fact” Transcript Maureen Schrader lay on the operating table at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. Four mechanical arms moved with precision around her abdomen. One arm held a high– definition […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Informative Lady Liberty Transcript
If you’ve ever been to New York, you’ve probably seen it. I used to see it almost every day growing up on Staten Island – in New York harbor. And even though its skin has turned green with age, it […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Informative Acupuncture Transcript
“Acupuncture: New Uses for an Ancient Remedy” Transcript Six months ago, my 78-year-old grandmother was quickly losing her independence. Severe arthritis in both knees hampered her ability to take care of herself. Shopping, getting around the neighborhood, even walking down […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Commemorative The Wonderful World Of Dr Seuss Transcript
“The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss” Transcript His words echoed through our childhoods: “I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you, Sam-I-Am!” His characters played in our imaginations: Horton the elephant, Yertle the turtle, the Cat […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Commemorative Questions Of Culture Transcript
“Questions of Culture” Transcript Distinguished guests, faculty, staff, students, ladies and gentlemen, and, most of all, the Class of 1996: I can visualize the scene again and again: 11:30 p.m., Saturday night, the fifteenth of August, 1992, Bombay International Airport, […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Commemorative My Crazy Aunt Sue Transcript
“My Crazy Aunt Sue” Transcript The strongest person I know cannot peel a potato. The strongest person I know has trouble putting on her makeup. The strongest person I know needs a special key holder to turn the key in […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Commemorative Make A Wish Transcript
It was the thrill of her life-a vacation to Walt Disney World. For any five-year-old, it would have been a dream come true, but for this particular five-year-old, it was much more. It was the first time in two months […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Commemorative Ida B Wells Transcript
1 “Ida B. Wells” Transcript Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King. All three were champions of civil rights and racial justice. But there’s another name that should ring just as loudly as these famous figures; another name that […]
978-1260412932 Speech Transcript Commemorative Eli Wiesel Transcript
“Elie Wiesel” Transcript A-7713: his new name, the graffiti stamped on his skin, a concentration camp tattoo. At age fifteen, A- 7713 was sent to Auschwitz by the Nazis. He witnessed thousands of deaths, including his mother and younger sister. […]
978-1260412932 Intro Speeches Third-Culture Kid
332 INTRODUCTORY SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION Third–Culture Kid 1 People often come up to our classmate Micah and ask where he’s from. For many of you, that’s probably easy to answer. But it’s tough for Micah because he’s a […]
978-1260412932 Intro Speeches The Rare Phobia
328 INTRODUCTORY SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION The Rare Phobia 1 Everyone in the world today suffers from some kind of fear. However, about 4 to 5 per- cent experience a more severe form of fear known as phobias. Some […]
978-1260412932 Intro Speeches Tap Tap Tap-NI
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! PART FIVE ! ! ! ! ! ! Speeches for Analysis and Discussion ! ! 306 INTRODUCTORY SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION Tap, Tap, Tap Needs Improvement Version 1 Hi, everybody. These […]
978-1260412932 Intro Speeches Tap Tap Tap
TAP, TAP, TAP: FINAL VERSION 309 Tap, Tap, Tap Final Version 1 When I first started, it sounded like this. But I kept working until it sounded like this. Now it sounds like this. For the past fifteen years, I’ve […]