How did World War II affect Canada?
Assignment:
1. You will form small discussion groups and brainstorm ideas, then organize your ideas into categories. Each member in your group will choose one of the components you have identified and do some quick research on it, take notes from the text, if appropriate, and share the information with the group. Then you will write a speech of no more than two minutes, in which you present your ideas coherently to the class. Decide who the best spokesperson is in your group to deliver your speech.
Here are some examples of ideas you could use:
a. Benefits. How did participation in World War II benefit Canada?
b. Commitment. What role did Canada play in fighting totalitarianism?
c. Unity. Canada's sheer size and unequal distribution of wealth and resources has led to regional disparity. Was the common cause of war enough to forge a bond between all Canadians coast to coast?
To make your speech powerful, follow these guidelines:
1. You will form small discussion groups and brainstorm ideas, then organize your ideas into categories. Each member in your group will choose one of the components you have identified and do some quick research on it, take notes from the text, if appropriate, and share the information with the group. Then you will write a speech of no more than two minutes, in which you present your ideas coherently to the class. Decide who the best spokesperson is in your group to deliver your speech.
Here are some examples of ideas you could use:
a. Benefits. How did participation in World War II benefit Canada?
b. Commitment. What role did Canada play in fighting totalitarianism?
c. Unity. Canada's sheer size and unequal distribution of wealth and resources has led to regional disparity. Was the common cause of war enough to forge a bond between all Canadians coast to coast?
To make your speech powerful, follow these guidelines:
- organization: clear, strong thesis statement, followed by a brief listing of your major highlights; an organized, well-structured body, and a meaningful conclusion that attempts to answer the question: so what?
- provide relevant, detailed examples for each of the chosen components of your speech.
- excellent presentation skills include a loud, clear voice, eye contact, minimal use of notes, and good pacing, so that your audience does not feel you are rushing through your topic.
- ensure some form of audience interaction to ensure your audience understands your main points, has the chance to ask questions if things are unclear, or has the opportunity to comment.