Activity

    Reporting or Explaining an Historical Situation

    Choose one of the exhibits on the History Channel page.

    1. Which topic among these exhibits might be an interesting informative speech to offer a report or an explanation of an historical situation?

    2. Why do you think this would be an interesting speech topic, especially in light of your own background and the makeup of your audience?

    3. If you were to speak on this topic, how might you phrase the statement of the specific purpose of your speech?

    4. Identify at least three main points that you might develop for an informative speech on this topic.
      Main point # 1
      Main point # 2
      Main point # 3