This week we'll start reading a series of three speeches. This week we'll focus on Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" speech. Here's what you have to do for this week's blog response:
Think about an issue (problem) in your school, neighborhood, country, or world. Take a minute to jot down a problem that you'd like to speak about later in this unit, such as neighborhood rivalries, homelessness, racism, guns/violence, or teen pregnancy. These are just a few examples. Answer the questions that follow:
1. What is the problem you've identified?
2. Why is this a problem to your mind?
3. Why would you like to write a speech about this problem?
4. What are some solutions to the problem?
5. How would you persuade your classmates to changes their believes about this problem you've identified?
DUE: Friday, 9/2 @ midnight
Over and out,
Sabath
Darius Richardson 3B
ReplyDelete1. The problem I have identified in my neighborhood is gang violence.
2. This problem comes to my mind because my older sister was actually hurt by a gang because of where she was from.
3. I would like to speech this problem because maybe my speech can make people change their lives if they were in gang and it can prevent other from joining them.
4. Some solutions to this problem is making a law that if there is a gang in the U.S they will get fined or thrown into jail.
5. I can persuade my classmate by bringing up my cousin Anthony and he can talk to the class because he was in a gang and he got out of it.
Michael-Allison 3B
ReplyDelete1. A problem I have identified is that young people like to smoke.
2. This is a problem because, smoking is dangerous because it can give you cancer and also give second hand smoke.
3. I would like to write a speech about this problem in hopes of persuading students not to smoke.
4. A solution would be to get cigerate companys to make it illegal for young people to smoke.
5. If it was my classmate i would let them know the dangers of smoking and also let them know about the electric cigerate. The electric cigerate can very well help them stop.
JoiCharles - 3B
ReplyDelete1.)One of the problems i have seen in my neighborhood ... Is alot of young men hanging around Smoking , Not going to school , starting trouble .
2.)This problem came to mind because of , my older brother went to crossland last year & he hardly came to class ' & yes he did smoke & getting into trouble .
3.) To inform students that Hanging around & not begin productive with your spare time is a WASTE of time . education is not a game
4.) I believe that possiblity of having PEP rally , & police officers coming to school to speak on the issue & almost have a session like going on "Beyond scared straight "
5.)Well , i think alot of my classmates would argee on helping me STOP the problem & or ' if not i would ask them if ( HAD ) a younger sibling do you think they would really look up too . See is that your not in school & gettingg into fights & possibliy going to jail . #THINKKKabout that !
FERNANDO MARTINEZ 3B.1 A PROBLEM I HAVE IDENTIFIED IS NEIGHBORHOOD RIVALRIES.2.THIS PROBLEM IS ON MY MIND BECAUSE I SEE ALOLT OF REPORTS ABOUT NEIGHBORHOOD RIVALRIES3.I WOULD LIKE TO WRITE A SPEECH ABOUT NEIGHBORHOOD RIVALRIES SO PEOPLE CAN KNOW ABOUT DIFFERENT KIND OF NEIGHBORHOOD RIVALRIES.4.SOME SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM ARE TAKE OUT GANG MEMBER OUT OF THE STREETS HAVE MORE POLICE PATROL THE AREA IF WE KNOW THEIR IS ALOT OF NEIGHBORHOOD RIVALRIES.5.I WILL PERSUADE MY CLASSMATES BY TELLING HOW IT CAN AFFECT ARE NEIGHBORHOOD ARE COMMUNITYS.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Canenguez-Leon 3B
ReplyDelete1.A problem I have identified in my neighborhood is that young people like to stay in the streets after dark smoking and whatever lord knows what more they do.
2.This problem came to mind because of some of my friends like to stay out at night.
3.I would like to write a speech about staying after dark in the streets, so people know what there children are doing after dark and to give an example to the other parents that have children and to tell the students that stay outside after dark is dangerous.
4.the solution I got for this problem is that parents should advise there children to do the right thing and to have more police patrol at night.
5.I think I lot my classmates would agree with my idea, because maybe the same thing is happening in there neighborhood. I believe my classmates know I am right because staying out after dark is very dangerous if your not with an adult,and plus smoking is really bad for your health.
KATELIN RODRIGUEZ 3B
ReplyDelete1.ONE OF THE PROBLEMS I HAVE IDENTIFIED IS GANGS.
MANY STATES IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH GANGMEMBERS AND THE WAY THEY ARE DISTROYING PEOPLES PROPERTY AND HOME.
2.THIS PROBLEM CAME TO MY MIND BECAUSE IVE SEEN HOW GANGMEMBERS STEAL,DISTROY PEOPLRS HOMES AND HOW THEY KILL PEOPLE MAINLY GANGMEMBERS LIVE IN SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA.
3.I WOULD LIKE TI WRITE A SPEECH ABOUT GANGMEMBERS AND HOW THEY ARE DISTROYING PEOPLES ENVIRONMENT BY BRINGINQ ILLEGAL DRUGS.
4.THE SOLUTION I HAVE FOR THIS PROBLEM IS FOR THE POLICE TO BE MORE AWARE OF THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM AND TO LOCK UP THE GANGMEMBER FOR MORE TIME UNTIL THEY ACTUALLY CHANGE.
5.I THINK ALOT OF MY CLASSMATES WOULD AGREE WITH MY IDEA, BECAUSE THEY PROBABLY KNOW THAT MANY IMMIGRANTS WHO COME HERE ARE GANGMEMBER AND ALSO ARE DRUG DEALERS WHO BRING ILLEGAL DRUGS TO THE UNITED STATES.AND I ALSO THINK MY CLASSMATES WILL AGREE THAT THESE GANGMEMBERS ARE BAD INFLUENCE FOR YOUNGER PEOPLE THEY HANG OUT WITH.
Marlyn Tyler – 3B
ReplyDelete1. What is the problem you've identified?
I have identified racism as a problem that exists nationwide.
2. Why is this a problem to your mind?
Racism is a problem that exist in my mind because I see it happening everyday with my
friends and I have been a victim of racism.
3. Why would you like to write a speech about this problem?
I would like to write a speech about this problem to inform people that we are all created
the same. We just have different skin colors. God created all of us with certain qualities
that makes us unique. We should always treat each other with respect.
4. What are some solutions to the problem?
Some solutions to racism is not to discriminate against people based on gender, race,
handicap and age. Also, we should not judge others and be open to everyone’s views.
5. How would you persuade your classmates to change their beliefs about this problem
you've identified?
I would encourage my classmates to listen to Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream
Speech” because it is one of the most motivational speeches in America’s history. It
inspires people to achieve their goals no matter what obstacles they may face.
Jamil key 3b 1 students are skiping class. 2 It's a problem because that could affect a persons in the long run when going to look for a college or getting a job.3 I would right a speech on this so people would know how this is affecting there life. 4 a solution to this is to just go to clas.
ReplyDeleteDIANA GUERRERO - MARTINEZ 3B
ReplyDelete1. A PROBLEM IS WHEN STUDENTS ARE SKIPING CLASS. 2.ITS A PROBLEM BECAUSE IT CAN BEDFOR THEMTO GO TO SCHOOL TO SKIP 3I WOULD RIGHT A SPEECH ON THIS FRIEND I HAVE BECAUSE IT CAN AFFECTING FOR HER N HE THERE LIFE 4. A SOLUTION IS TO STOP SKIPING CLASS IN TO GO TO ALL IF YOUR CLASS FOR ALL THE SCHOOL YEAR .
Leah Webb : 1: The Problem identified is women/teenagers aborting their babies.
ReplyDelete2: This Problem came to my mind because , my cousin aborted her baby and that it is not right.
3: I would like to make a speech about this problem to make women/teenagers stop and think about what they are doing.
4: A solution to this problem would be to make a law against abortions, instead have them give the baby up for adoption if they can't afford to have the baby.
5: By speaking my about how it's not right to abort the babies in this world.
Javahanna Burrell 3B
ReplyDelete1. The problem i identified is homeless people.
2. This problem came to my mind because one day i was in D.C with my family and two people walk passed a homeless person holding a cup for change.
3.I would like to write a speech about this problem because people think that homeless people dont need help or just want money .. but maybe they need help.
4.A solution to this problem is to give homeless people more shelters and give them more jobs.
5. By speaking about how homeless people need help and what we can do to help them.
Sharese Zanders 3B
ReplyDelete1. The problem I identified is suicide
2. This is a problem to my mind because I don't like people killing themselves.
3. I would like to write a speech about this problem because I want people to know that every life is worth something & you shouldn't kill yourself.
4. Two solutions to the problem are going to counseling & talking out their problems with family and friends.
5. I would persuade my classmates to change their beliefs about this problem by saying you would hurt others in the family, & will leave a bad memory about yourself behind.
Javoina Williams 3B
ReplyDelete1.The problem I identified in my neighbourhood is littering.
2.This is a problem to mind because littering can affect our hygiene and our health.
3.I would like to write a problem about this speech to tell the drivers and other citizens to stop littering to help keep our country clean and safe.
4.solutions to this problem is to start a group in telling people about what recycling can do to help the country and taking out their garbage.
5.I would persuade my classmates to change their beliefs by telling them what could happen if they do not dispose of their garbage and what it could do to many peoples helth,incuding their own.
1.The Problem I Would Like To Identified Is Student Skipping Class.
ReplyDelete2.This Problem Came To My Mind Because Last Year I Use To Be Like Them Students Never Going To Class.
3.I Would Like To Write About This Problem To Tell Students About How Skipping Class Caught Up With Me And How I Almost Stayed Back.
4.My Solutions To This Problem Is To Encourage Students To Go To Class And Do All Their Work Or They Will Have To Work Even Harder At The End Of The School Year.
5.I Would Persuade My Classmates To Change Their Beliefs by talking to them and telling them how their Life Will Be If They Dont Go To Class.
Last Post Tamia Pardlow 3B.
ReplyDeleteJanee' Harris 3B
ReplyDelete1: A problem i identified was homeless people
2:this problem came to mind because when we hurricane irene hit us i was wonderingg did people help the homeless find a shelter doing this storm.
3:i would like to write about this problem to tell studentss that evrybody need help at some point of time so if you have it to give share it and always be grateful for what you have.
4:my solution to this problem is to have more shelters and maybe help them raise money.
5:i will persuade my classmates to start looking out the homeless because you never know one day it can be you in need of help .
Jennell Jones 3b
ReplyDelete1.The Problem I identified is teen pregnancy.
2.This problem came to mind because it is alot of young teens having sex.
3.I would like to write about this problem to tell young teens that you can only be a child once you will have that time to have a big happy family.
4. My solution to this problem will be giving out more protection for young teens (boys and girls)
5. I will persuade my classmates to start using protection.
1. The problem I identified is teenage pregency.
ReplyDelete2. This problem is on my mind because I see it way to much, I see it in school buildings I see it on the street, I see it in doctors offices.
3. I would like to write a speech because I want it to stop I want someone to do something about it,I want the kids out here to know that it's not ok or cute to walk around 13-18 pregnant.
4. Some solutions to this problem is schools could have more free sprots, also parents need to tslk to there children about sex.
5. I could persuade them by telling them that they could lose there child hood is they have a baby at a young age.
Jocelyn Iglesias - 3b 1. The problem I have identified is discrimination/racism. 2. This is a problem in my mind because many people get discriminated because of where they come from or how they talk and act. For example Hispanic people get discriminated a lot like when we go to school a lot of ignorant people make fun of us because they think we don't know English and that we're somehow stupid. 3. I would like to write a speech on this problem because I want people to get the gist of what I'm trying to do. And what I'm trying to do is get ignorant people educated on how hurtful and disrespectful it is to discriminate and be racist to Hispanics,Asians,Africans,etc. And to let them know that everyone is equal no matter what race or what language we speak because regardless if they don't want to realize it everyone has ancestors who probably never knew english and was never an American. 4. Some solutions to this problem would be to mix groups and have everyone associate with the people they discriminate and get to know their heritage and culture and make them realize that learning english or being a immigrant and not knowing English and being a different color doesn't Mae one stupid it just makes them unique. 5. I would persuade my classmates to change their beliefs having them communicate to the people they discriminate so they can get to know the person better and take back some words or thoughts and let them know that they were wrong on some things.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, class. A number of you have similar topics, so when you write your speeches in a few weeks you'll have to make sure you have your own individual speeches! Great job! You all did a wonderful job generating some important problems and reflecting on solutions. This is just the first step to writing a good speech. Excellent brainstorm. We'll talk about this list in class as we continue to work together to write some excellent speeches for your first culminating multimedia project. Here's a list of your speeches so far:
ReplyDeleteDarius R,
Topic: Gang Violence
Michael A,
Topic: Smoking
Joi C,
Topic: Smoking, Skipping, Causing Trouble
Fernando M,
Topic: Neighborhood Rivalries
Jennifer C,
Topic: Out in Streets after Curfew/Smoking
Katelin R,
Topic: Gangs/Illegal Drugs
Marlyn Tyler,
Topic: Racism
Jamil K,
Topic: Skipping Class/Truancy
Diana G,
Topic: Skipping Class/Truancy
Leah W,
Topic: Abortion
Javahanna B,
Topic: Homelessness
Sharese Z,
Topic: Suicide
Javoina W,
Topic: Littering
Tamia P,
Topic: Skipping Class/Truancy
Janee’ H,
Topic: Homelessness
Jennell J,
Topic: Teen Pregnancy
Jocelyn C,
Topic: Teen Pregnancy
Jocelyn I,
Topic: Discrimination
deshawntae fleming 3b
ReplyDelete1.rape
2.because alot of femals are getting raped
3.yes
4.more security
5.have teen help seminars
Shiesha Beale 3B :
ReplyDelete1. A problem i have identified was criticisim.
2. This problem have came to mind because people is always judging other people about what they wear, how they style their hair and other things they do.
3. I would like to write a speech abbout this because this is t6he main purpose for fights to occur.
4. People need to mind their business an stop thinking about what others do or have on.
5. When I read my speech and tell more details about this topic they should understand why people should not criticise people.
Aalisha Hardrick 3b:
ReplyDelete1. A problem I have identified was neighborhood violence.
2. This problem came to mind because people/kids are dying over neighborhood violence.They fight over useless things like who has this name brand clothing line, or who has these name brand shoes,and if you do have those name brand things, they get stolen off them by shooting them or fighting them.
3. I would like to write a speech about this to see if my wise words would reach out to my peers and change their view of life.To let them know that the world isn't always about girls/boys,money,cars,clothes,and jewlery.
4. Well the one solution that makes things easier on some kids is school uniforms.If it wasn't for school uniforms,kids would be getting hurt all the time.Another solution is communication.I think kids need to communicate more and stop using violence to answer everything.
5. To pay attention to the loved ones that they and their families has lost over this problem.Many famalies have lost young,inocent,loving and caring lives to this type of violence and neighborhood violence.
Jocelyn Colbert 3B
ReplyDelete1. The problem I identified is teenage pregnancy.
2. This problem was on my mind because I see it way to often.
3. I would like to write a speech on this because i want to change the minds of teens that's having sex.
4. Some solutions to this problem is condoms, birth control, parents talking to the children about sex early.
5. I would persuade my classmates to change their believes about teenage pregnancy because they don't realize that they got it good right now, when you have a baby young your party life is over.