1. Mid-term assignment: Prepare an outline and PPT slides for a 5 minutes informative speech on 1 current event (80 points). Q&A session (20 points)
Global warming Trump vs. Clinton Brexit Poverty Global financial crisis Tobacco use Legalization of gay marriage in the Western world
Feminism/women rights in the world today Peace in the world today Happiness index The world’s most liveable/unliveable cities Celebrity culture

2. The outline will include: Introduction (write all) Attention getter/ice breaker (write all) Main points you will discuss (at least 3), only the first few sentences of each paragraph 1 transition between main paragraphs Conclusion (write all) that ends with a Call to Action/Final Statement/Food for Thought: Bibliography - Provide 3 credible/legitimate references
On Week 7, (28 November Monday), you will need to bring me: - a printed copy of your PPT slides (color) - The outline
There is no late submission for this assignment. No valid medical report, no grade.

3. Q&A
On Week 9 (12 December), be prepared to answer these Questions (20 points) What was your goal with your informative speech? Tell us your attention getter/ice breaker. Tell us your final statement/call to action. Any other question that may arise in regard to your presentation. If you are absent without a valid medical report on Week 9, your assignment will be marked over 80. Everyone prepared gets 20 points.