Graded Assignment
Evaluate a Speaker
View or listen to a speech by a well-known actor, and then evaluate it in writing.
To begin, save this document to your computer with your name at the end of the filename (e. g.. NG ELAI
10_W_11_GA_Alice_Jones docx).
As you expenence the speech, identify the speaker's viewpoint and notice the reasons and evidence he supplies to
support it. Listen for evidence and logic that is either valid or fallacious. Be attentive for language that is either
appropriately emotional or unfairly loaded. Take notes as the speech progresses. Then, read and answer the
questions
When you have finished, submit this document to your teacher for grading,
Questions
(Score for Question 1: _of 5 points)
What is the speaker's viewpoint? What is his claim?
Write your answer here.
(Score for Question 2 of 5 points)
What reasons does the speaker provide to support his viewpoint or claim?
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(Score for Question 3 of 5 points)
What evidence does the speaker provide to support his reasons?
Write your answer here.