Well um hi....hello, hello there gentlemen ladies that wasn't right ohh, today my name is speech oh no thats not right, okay wait I’ll restart umm GOOD NIGHT UH I MEAN GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY MY NAME IS, oh no wait that sounds scary, too powerful Maya too power full bring it down a notch. one second just let me restart um okay well then uh. Hello, Good afternoon honourable judges, Ladies, gentlemen, and students, Ever wonder what can entirely ruin even the most brilliant of speeches? What comes off as either too powerful or too shy onstage, and it immediately makes your audience lose attention? My name is Maya Chwilkowski, please turn your attention to me to find out: “How not to write a speech”.
The introduction of a speech is very important, the worst intro can make the most interesting speech topic incredibly boring---
The first way how not to start your speech is this, don't start with a boring,dreary, fairly self explanatory hook, because its not a hook, just the first dull sentence of what could be an amazing speech but your audience won't know because you wouldn't have fascinated them enough with the beginning to listen. If the beginning of your speech doesn’t create an interesting point to fascinate your audience then they won’t feel inclined to listen to the rest of it.
Now that you know how to avoid mangling the introduction of your speech, onto the general wording while telling your speech, DON’T go back and fix things after you’ve started, I mean when you start go fix things, I mean no don’t go fix Yes thats right after you start don't go back and fix what you said, cause if you fix what you said I mean if you meant something else but said another thing,just go with it, well actually what i meant to say was if you go back to a point and try to change it that only complicates something you've already said confusing the audience. Just how a majority might be lost now, as my humanities teacher said “Telling a speech isn’t like writing an essay, you can’t go back to change what you’ve said”, remember that when telling your speech, it will be better received if you move on from your mistake.
As a final wrap of the things to avoid while writing a speech this is what not to do when presenting your final product, and it’s all connected with posture and body language. I myself am naturally a fidgety pretzel sloucher, its a habit of either taping,crossing your legs and slouching while speaking and sometimes all three. Also don’t be an Armadillo, this is those presenters that stand stiff and in place for the entire speech while trying to look small and appear scared. However it's equally as bad to present as what I refer to as an Octopus, using gigantic hand gestures that are unecessary to the topic and take attention away from the speech, if you can't imagine it as an octopus take for example when presenters have their arms flailing around as if they are trying to swat away flies. However my personal favorite body language not to do, is when people decide presenting their speech is the perfect moment they have been waiting for to proactive their “Cousin itt” impression. Remember in your speech not to avoid eye contact, don’t hide behind your bangs and don't stare at your feet for the presentation, you will appear scared of the audience and tends to disconnect you from the topic youre try to explain.
Now that you know what not to when writing a speech let me go over the main points again, remember not to use a boring ending, dont stand too stiff or too floppy and dont avoid eye contact with the audience,
Thank you for listening! :)
(I’m not at all happy with my conclusion so I want to refine it allot more. Any suggestions how to end it better?)
Thursday 28 February 2013
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Video games, Pros and Cons speech!
Have you ever played video games for an extended period of time and your parents have yelled at you and said that video games are bad for you and wont benefit you? If yes then today im going to talk about the pros and the cons to video games!
Lets start with the pros, Playing video games can not only make you better at thumb wrestling but can also give you better eye hand coordination that can help you in school courses like tech ed, seeing that i play allot of video games and im quite good at tech ed this may be true in some cases. Playing video games can also improve your imagination, I mean all video games are created by the developer imagining and being as creative as can be to create the video game and make it more fun for the players! Not to forget that playing video games can also be a good learning experience depending on the types of games you play, I myself like war games, so i know allot about modern guns and older guns and other weapons, Lets pretend that's a good thing. Minecraft can also be a good learning experience, other than the extremely unrealistic physics you can learn about different types of ores! Also Chicago based psychologist Dr.Kouroush Dini argues that Video games can teach us empathy, He states that one of the biggest things about playing video games is that youre interacting with other people in such way that you have to actively think about what other people are doing or thinking in order to play against them or play cooperatively with them.
Now we can talk about the cons, some cons to playing video games is that you can become quite addicted to them, which i may or may not be but i am not at the point where i don't eat or do any of my school work which some people have their lives ruined by. Also by playing video games you are not getting much exercise, even with the Wii, but seriously who even plays that these days? Another con is that some New York police have found that, some crimes committed in real life are connected to some done in Grand theft auto, im not saying that because you play GTA you are automatically a murderer or a thief, im just saying there may be a small chance.
In conclusion as long as you dont get highly addicted and still do your homework and some sort of physical activity besides PE, Video games might actually benefit you!
Lets start with the pros, Playing video games can not only make you better at thumb wrestling but can also give you better eye hand coordination that can help you in school courses like tech ed, seeing that i play allot of video games and im quite good at tech ed this may be true in some cases. Playing video games can also improve your imagination, I mean all video games are created by the developer imagining and being as creative as can be to create the video game and make it more fun for the players! Not to forget that playing video games can also be a good learning experience depending on the types of games you play, I myself like war games, so i know allot about modern guns and older guns and other weapons, Lets pretend that's a good thing. Minecraft can also be a good learning experience, other than the extremely unrealistic physics you can learn about different types of ores! Also Chicago based psychologist Dr.Kouroush Dini argues that Video games can teach us empathy, He states that one of the biggest things about playing video games is that youre interacting with other people in such way that you have to actively think about what other people are doing or thinking in order to play against them or play cooperatively with them.
Now we can talk about the cons, some cons to playing video games is that you can become quite addicted to them, which i may or may not be but i am not at the point where i don't eat or do any of my school work which some people have their lives ruined by. Also by playing video games you are not getting much exercise, even with the Wii, but seriously who even plays that these days? Another con is that some New York police have found that, some crimes committed in real life are connected to some done in Grand theft auto, im not saying that because you play GTA you are automatically a murderer or a thief, im just saying there may be a small chance.
In conclusion as long as you dont get highly addicted and still do your homework and some sort of physical activity besides PE, Video games might actually benefit you!
Tuesday 26 February 2013
Over Exaggeration of the Media - Draft
Tomorrow we will all be dead; a huge earthquake will strike Canada followed by tsunamis and eliminate all of us! How many of you believe me? I’m guessing not many. It sounds pretty crazy that anyone at all will think this will actually occur. What if I was someone else? Say I was a news reporter, with interviews from geologist saying that there’s a shift in our tectonic plates. What if I show you different maps and graphs proving that earthquakes and tsunamis are happening tomorrow. How many of you believe me now?
Hi, my name is Anaya, and I know what I just said sounds pretty unrealistic; that someone would actually think the world will end tomorrow just because of something I said. Surprisingly most of us do, without realizing it. Remember 2012, how there were constant newsflashes, maps, even weather reports about how the world was supposed to end. Some people gave up everything they had, just to support the cause. While others hid in fear of what was supposed to come. If these people look back at their actions now, they’d feel regretful for their choices. But what made them see that theory of 2012 will happen? It’s nothing other than the media. It’s the frequent updates and the persuasive voices. It’s how they over exaggerated the stories.
Over exaggeration of media stories can drastically affect people in different ways. Like what I mentioned before, the whole 2012 assumption scared people and destroyed their futures. Although these were independent decisions, watching something off the news or reading it off the newspaper has an impact. Most people look at the media as a great ways to learn about the world around them. Don’t get me wrong, I agree that it’s a very resourceful tool. However, if it is said in an overstated way, all the media is doing is sending a wrong message. It is understandable though that by exaggerating the stories will receive more viewers. Generally speaking, most of us don’t watch, read, or even listen to the media. But, for the daily viewers, they want the real information, not the added details that make the story sound worse than it actually is or in some cases, more exciting. So next time you watch the news, read the newspaper, or listen to the radio, ask yourself does that sound realistic?
Hi, my name is Anaya, and I know what I just said sounds pretty unrealistic; that someone would actually think the world will end tomorrow just because of something I said. Surprisingly most of us do, without realizing it. Remember 2012, how there were constant newsflashes, maps, even weather reports about how the world was supposed to end. Some people gave up everything they had, just to support the cause. While others hid in fear of what was supposed to come. If these people look back at their actions now, they’d feel regretful for their choices. But what made them see that theory of 2012 will happen? It’s nothing other than the media. It’s the frequent updates and the persuasive voices. It’s how they over exaggerated the stories.
Over exaggeration of media stories can drastically affect people in different ways. Like what I mentioned before, the whole 2012 assumption scared people and destroyed their futures. Although these were independent decisions, watching something off the news or reading it off the newspaper has an impact. Most people look at the media as a great ways to learn about the world around them. Don’t get me wrong, I agree that it’s a very resourceful tool. However, if it is said in an overstated way, all the media is doing is sending a wrong message. It is understandable though that by exaggerating the stories will receive more viewers. Generally speaking, most of us don’t watch, read, or even listen to the media. But, for the daily viewers, they want the real information, not the added details that make the story sound worse than it actually is or in some cases, more exciting. So next time you watch the news, read the newspaper, or listen to the radio, ask yourself does that sound realistic?
Speech Draft - The Debate On International Travelling
What if travelling overseas was not allowed? What would the world be like if people couldn't visit other countries? Many people believe that going to new places is a good idea, but others oppose it. Which arguments outweigh the others? Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Mark, and the debate on international travelling is a new and popular topic, and I would like to relate to both sides of it. Some people use travelling for educational reasons, while others are more worried about money.
First, there are those who think that international travelling s a good idea. Visiting other places can have educational purposes. I remember watching a presentation about a tour to Europe; the presenters talked about learning about the the places they go. There are also TV shows where people travel and learn about different cultures around the world. Travelling also helps our economy, allowing airlines and tour companies to earn money. People also travel to other countries for work, like my dad did once to the Philippines. Sometimes people just travel for fun because they want a vacation.
Next, there are those who oppose or discourage international travelling. Travelling costs a lot, whether it's the production of airplanes, or out of your own budget because of flights, tours, and hotels. Pollution is also a problem. Every year, the world's commercial jet aircraft produce 600 million tons of CO2. In addition to those reasons, disease could be more easily spread, whether by human or through food poisoning. All this may make travelling not seem worth it.
The arguments for and against international travelling are both very strong. Some people say it's good for education and the economy, but other people say it's bad for the environment and our health. With whom do you agree with? It is your choice.
Speech Draft - If I Ruled The World
Nicholas Fussell If I Ruled the World…
Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if it was ruled by you? I know I have! Good morning students, teachers, principals, and honorable judges. My name is Nicholas and today I will be telling you what I would do if I ruled the world. For starters, if I ruled the world I would throw money up in the air like there’s no tomorrow, and all the bills and coins would have my face on them.If I ruled the world there would be a dictatorship, and I would change words in the dictionary to Nicholas. There would also be a World Cup every 6 months and I would be a player, a referee, and the M.V.P. If I ruled the world the Canucks would actually win the Stanley cup. Then I’d take that cup and I would eat ice cream out of it daily. I I would also win an Oscar for best actor, I would win a Grammy for best voice and everyone would agree. If I ruled the world everyone will be happy and no one would fight. Not to mention my parents would always be proud of me and never disappointed. If I ruled the world I there would be no school at all, we would just download whatever we needed to know. I would be very muscular, and I would have a 6 pack and huge biceps. If I ruled the world there would be super strong Wi-Fi everywhere at no cost. And every room in the world would have a mini fridge filled with pop and junk food.
Ruling the world has a lot of responsibilities, what I just mention are the positives of ruling the world. But on the serious side of things if I ruled the world all of mankind would be treated equally and fairly. Plus, world hunger, diseases such as cancer and wars would all be eliminated off of the planet.It would also be very hard to please everyone and make sure everyone is happy all the time. As you can see ruling the world would be fun to have all of that power, but it would be lots of responsibility. And as Spiderman’s grandpa once said “With great power, comes great responsibility.”
Wednesday 20 February 2013
Digital Life Response
The Digital life response was a very interesting video. In my opinion the interenet is a good thing becausse you can use it for research, finding old freinds, and keeping in tpouch with people. But, I do understand why the internet would be a bad thing. For example, the gaming cause's addiction and people start to lose touch with reality. As long as your not a person who is ont the internet all the time and you can find time to do different things, the internet is good. But, if your one of those people that can't get off the internet then the internet is a bad thing.
Tuesday 19 February 2013
"Digital Life" Response
Today I watched a video made by a teacher in Hawaii called 'Digital Life', based on a 1979 song 'Video Killed the Radio Star'. This was a creative way to present the ideas about the digital world, not just a regular video. Because it is a music video, it could help viewers remember the ideas because of the interesting way of presentation.
The digital world / Internet has good uses and bad uses. It could be used for educational purposes, like class blogging or making this video itself. People also use it to connect with others through e-mail or social networking sites. The Internet is also useful in doing research and sharing your questions/work online.
However, there are some disadvantages to the digital world. In the music video, there was a part about using cellphones. This reminded me that the digital world has caused people to use them while driving, increasing the risk of car accidents. Texting also affects students in school: not only do they have less time to pay attention to class, but their grammar and spelling gets worse. Eventually, people start relying on digital life, using computers and cellphones for everything (calculators, dictionaries, etc.). This can be good, but when only the non-digital source is available, they might not be used to using it. This is also why the quote "We shape our tools ... and then our tools shape us" was used in the beginning of the video - some people depend on the digital world. The conclusion of all these points is "Digital life has changed who we are", repeatedly sung in the video.
Back in 1979, motion pictures was a big debate, as clarified in the original song. The song was describing how video was taking over radio, just as digital life is taking over non-digital life today. Both video and the Internet are important today in many ways, but they both have their own disadvantages. For example, you can rewind in videos, which doesn't feel normal because you can't rewind in life. Both videos explain a debate about the things that the world is using.
Digital life
Today i watched a video on Digital life where a woman sings about how Electronics and the internet changed the world, I hate to say that the internet is not the greatest thing since i am usually on it for most of my day but it is unhealthy to be on it allot although it has made me quite tech savvy and know allot about computers themselves! The internet is also a great thing, it can be useful for doping everyday things and can be a great place if you are stuck on a project or a question on homework!
Something to talk about......
This is my response to the video by a teacher from Hawaii:DIGITAL LIFE
The video was a parody of a music video done to inform us how Digital life has changed who we are and how we live and go about our lives every day. I found the music video to be entertaining to watch in general however the scenes in it didn't have much to do with electronics and how they impact us so I was disappointed with that fact. The teacher performing in it made me think it was a Lady Gaga type video however it was supposed to be about the impact the electronics made in our lives. There was almost no technology shown in the video however there was lots of bling so that made me interpret the video differently then I would if it had revolved around items like cell phone and ipads more. She should have done less close ups with flashy sunglasses and bling and instead have maybe shown the different types of technology today being used and how often people use them,because she was spot on when telling us how often instagram is used and such. If you walk past the cafeteria during lunch then you can clearly see that although people are talking amongst themselves, almost everyone will have their phone whether for facebook,instagram or just to text a class mate that's sitting a few tables down. When she showed the ipads being used that part of the video had really appealed to me because I remember first using the ipads in school and how much fun it was to use all the different programs. Then I realised how far the technology really has come because if perhaps a teacher in Hawaii is also using ipads with her class or if even the entire school is that its a really big step from just using the standard computers that were mostly being used only a few years ago when my older siblings went to school.
Digital Life has truly impacted our lives so much in both positive and negative ways. My parents always mention how lucky I am to just be able to "google" something if I dont understand a concept, and my grandma always marvels at how she can be eating supper in Poland while I'm eating breakfast in Canada and that we can video chat before I leave for school. Its amazing that technology has come so far that now simple hand-held cameras can work underwater, or that since my phone has data I can access the Internet where ever I am. We have become very dependant on the technology we use everyday and I for one would find it extremely difficult to try and function without it. Without my phone by my side all the time I feel very lost, it doesn't matter if I'm using it or not it always has to be in my pocket and if I lose wifi bars during school, right away I have to turn on data to check something, just so that I'm re-assured that I'm still in touch with everyone and everything else. Something negative about the increase in how digital life is a part if our daily lives is that because we have become so dependant upon it, without having access to it we feel uneasy and uncomfortable. Take for example a power outage, it is seen as an extreme inconvenience because we don't have access to a majority of the technology we are used to having all the time. During a power outage aside from lighting/heat problems that can be solved temporarily (candles for light, blankets for heat) we are most uneasy because a factor of our live we depend on having easy access to; the Internet is unavailable. This is an example of how the increase of digital life has impacted us, that we are so dependable upon it that not having the access to use it is uncomfortable. However, beyond this, the increase of Digital life in has made our lives much easier and kept everything connected in a quickly accessible manner, as the song said "digital life has changed who we are" and I completely agree.
The video was a parody of a music video done to inform us how Digital life has changed who we are and how we live and go about our lives every day. I found the music video to be entertaining to watch in general however the scenes in it didn't have much to do with electronics and how they impact us so I was disappointed with that fact. The teacher performing in it made me think it was a Lady Gaga type video however it was supposed to be about the impact the electronics made in our lives. There was almost no technology shown in the video however there was lots of bling so that made me interpret the video differently then I would if it had revolved around items like cell phone and ipads more. She should have done less close ups with flashy sunglasses and bling and instead have maybe shown the different types of technology today being used and how often people use them,because she was spot on when telling us how often instagram is used and such. If you walk past the cafeteria during lunch then you can clearly see that although people are talking amongst themselves, almost everyone will have their phone whether for facebook,instagram or just to text a class mate that's sitting a few tables down. When she showed the ipads being used that part of the video had really appealed to me because I remember first using the ipads in school and how much fun it was to use all the different programs. Then I realised how far the technology really has come because if perhaps a teacher in Hawaii is also using ipads with her class or if even the entire school is that its a really big step from just using the standard computers that were mostly being used only a few years ago when my older siblings went to school.
Digital Life has truly impacted our lives so much in both positive and negative ways. My parents always mention how lucky I am to just be able to "google" something if I dont understand a concept, and my grandma always marvels at how she can be eating supper in Poland while I'm eating breakfast in Canada and that we can video chat before I leave for school. Its amazing that technology has come so far that now simple hand-held cameras can work underwater, or that since my phone has data I can access the Internet where ever I am. We have become very dependant on the technology we use everyday and I for one would find it extremely difficult to try and function without it. Without my phone by my side all the time I feel very lost, it doesn't matter if I'm using it or not it always has to be in my pocket and if I lose wifi bars during school, right away I have to turn on data to check something, just so that I'm re-assured that I'm still in touch with everyone and everything else. Something negative about the increase in how digital life is a part if our daily lives is that because we have become so dependant upon it, without having access to it we feel uneasy and uncomfortable. Take for example a power outage, it is seen as an extreme inconvenience because we don't have access to a majority of the technology we are used to having all the time. During a power outage aside from lighting/heat problems that can be solved temporarily (candles for light, blankets for heat) we are most uneasy because a factor of our live we depend on having easy access to; the Internet is unavailable. This is an example of how the increase of digital life has impacted us, that we are so dependable upon it that not having the access to use it is uncomfortable. However, beyond this, the increase of Digital life in has made our lives much easier and kept everything connected in a quickly accessible manner, as the song said "digital life has changed who we are" and I completely agree.
Digital Life Responds
My thoughts on the video “Digital Life” were mixed. I agree with her about how the world has changed because of the internet. That most people spend most their time on social media sites or playing games, and it can definitely be a bad thing. Sometimes, all you can see is adults or children on some sort of technology instead if interacting with each other. This for sure has changed since I was a kid. However, the internet is a very convenient tool as well, for researching, knowledge, and just to find out anything you want to know. I understand what the message in the song is saying, and for what I see now, it's pretty accurate. But there is the other use of the internet as well, which is for education. You just need to find you’re balanced between the two.
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