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American Literature
Mr. Spragins
Fall 2011
Summer Reading Speeches
Write a two-paragraph speech in which you review one of the books that
you were responsible for reading last summer: The Things They Carried,
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 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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