PLAN SHEET (PS) Researched Informative Speech Proposal

NAME: Donatus Tetteh-Gikunoo E-Mail Address: INLFASHION1@GMAIL.COM Type your email address here. I then cut & paste the address to return feedback.

Class: MWF Class Time: 9-9:50

Points: ___________/30 • Peer Editing: o 2/24 Bring 5 copies of typed PS to class to give to teammates o 2/26 Teammates return to class with copies to finish editing 1 or 2 plan sheets. ▪ Worth 15 points: 10 for copies (Preparation) and 5 for the activity (Participation) • Submit Final PS to Joyce via Bb: o Plan Sheets edited on 2/24: Submit via Bb by 7:00 a.m. on 2/25 (Assignments tab) o Plan Sheets edited on 2/26: Submit via Bb by 7:00 a.m. on 2/27 • PS not accepted for points after these dates/times.

Note: Use sources to fill in plan sheet. Content should not be based on personal opinion.

1. Define your topic: Use a source to define the topic. Cite the source. Write the definition of your topic in your own words. (3 points)

• This Will be an informative speech about the impact Michael Jordan had on the game of Basketball (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan)

2. Brainstorm questions: Raise at least 8-10 questions about your topic (who, what, when, where, why)? What questions might your audience ask about your topic? (5 points)

• Why is Michael Jordan important?

• Who is Michael Jordan?

• Why is he famous?

• How did he influence the game of basketball?

• Who influenced Michael Jordan to play the game of basketball?

3. Determine the main idea of each question: Look at each question above. If you answered the question, what main idea would you be addressing? Immediately after each question, write the main idea in bold. (5 points)

Example:

1. Why do people get tattoos? Reasons 2. What steps are involved in getting a tattoo? Steps 3. How are tattoos removed? Ways removed

• 4. Define (Choose?) the key: Review bolded words above and decide which idea could be covered in 5-7 minutes? Write that word here. IT IS YOUR KEY!! (3 points)

Key: Legacy

5. Brainstorm Main Points: For the key you just identified in #4, brainstorm 5-6 possible main points that break down or develop that key. (5 points)

• Why is Michael Jordan important?

• Who is Michael Jordan?

• Why is he famous?

• How did he influence the game of basketball?

• Who influenced Michael Jordan to play the game of basketball?

6. Narrow Main Points: Review the list of main points in #5. Identify the 2-3 main points that are most riveting, relevant, and researchable (3R’s). Write those here: (3 points)

I. MJ’s Childhood

II. MJ’s Career

III. Who is MJ?

7. Write a Specific Purpose: Complete the sentence below by identifying the NUMBER of main points, the KEY and the TOPIC. • “After listening to my speech, I want my audience to understand…(then add number of MP’s (three), the key (reasons) and the topic (for tooth bonding)….”

After listening to my speech, I want my audience to understand (finish the sentence)….

What makes MJ the greastest basketball player of all times?

8. Thesis Sentence: ________/5 points • Follow Formula: Key + Topic + Main points = Thesis • Use generic formulas in I.B. p. 8 • Must be a complete sentence.

MJ’s was successful, because of his Childhood, His career, and his Legacy