Thursday, April 2, 2015

Public Speaking Scenarios

In this post, you will find the scenarios and topics (along with positions on them) that you will be using for the coming project.  The number you were given corresponds to the number of the scenario you will be using.

1.  You have been asked to speak at a high school in Mesquite, TX about immigration.  Stance: You are explaining why it is important to welcome newcomers to the country.

2.  You have been asked to speak about gun control in Panama City, Florida.  Stance: You are explaining why stricter gun control lows are not necessary.

3.  You have been asked to speak about LGBT rights in Indiana.  Stance: You are explaining why it is important to support laws in favor of expanding rights of LGBT-identifying people

4.  You have been asked to speak about taxes in Miami, Florida.  Stance: You are explaining why it would be beneficial to decrease taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

5.  You have been asked to speak about relief aid in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Stance: You are explaining why the government need not finance natural-disaster, relief efforts.

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