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OPENING SPEECHES
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Opening Speech: what is it? Beginning of formal debate (Speaker’s List) A summary of your position paper! Your country’s basic position on the topic and possible ideas for resolutions
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Opening Speeches: details 90 seconds long! Clear, concise, formal language
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“Thank you honorable Chair, The country of _____________ feels the issue of _________________ is….” Explain why it is important to the United Nations Explain why it is important to your country Talk about statistics that illustrate the problem in your country “This committee should understand that due to these problems….” Explain the effects of the problem on your country “The government of ____________ has been trying to deal with the issue of __________ by…” Talk about actions your country has taken on a national level to address the problem Talk about actions your country has taken on an international level “The country of ____________ encourages the committee to:” List your recommendations for the committee, which will be what you want to see in the resolutions at the end of the debate. “In conclusion, the country of __________ believes that:” Summarize your previous statements. “Thank you for your time.” or “Thank you honorable Chair.”
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Public Speaking Tips Prepare: write your speech ahead of time Practice: to your teacher, friends, mom, dog… Take and give constructive feedback! Eliminate “filler” words NO “uhh, like, ums, como, pues…” Consider your audience Remember who your audience is: the dais and other delegates at the conference Captivate your audience; make them want to hear more Use meaningful pauses—this can be a powerful tool! Pace yourself (not too fast, not too slow) and BREATHE
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Sample Speech: Listen and read along https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oeti7ribCRI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oeti7ribCRI
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Your turn! Using your position paper, the outline on the handout and your brains, WRITE YOUR OPENING SPEECH. Next class, I will randomly select some groups to read their opening speeches. Then, I will collect all of the speeches and grade them.
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Homework If you didn’t finish it in class, finish your opening speech by next class. Type your opening speech to hand in next class (SAVE IT on your computer!). Practice your opening speech.
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