The TOPIC SPEECH, is an activity of major importance for Colegio San Ignacio Alonso de Ovalle.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. You are going to deeply research a new business.
2. You have to work autonomously and cope with the DEADLINES (time limits)!!
3. To build up your research you are allowed to use computers at school and your family computer AT HOME. It is your personal responsibility to find the time and ways to meet the deadlines.
4. Each topic will be different, but you will be given a FRAMEWORK (structure to follow).
SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TOPIC SPEECH
1. In this Topic Speech you have to DELIVER descriptive and argumentative speech about famous DREAM JOBS IN THE US.
Grade: 9th grade.
Date:
Topic: DREAM JOBS IN THE US
Genre: Descriptive and persuasive.
Length: 3´30´´ to 4´30´´
Objective: Deliver a descriptive, persuasive speech about IDEAL JOBS in the United States of America.
GRADING
a.- WRITING PARAGRAPHS (online format)
Paragraphs 1,2,3,4 have to be finished on time (1 paragraphs per week)
Each paragraph will be assessed with according to the level of achievement
ACHIEVED= 3 POINTS
HALF ACHIEVED= 2 POINTS
NON ACHIEVED= 1 POINT
Objectives
To answer each question
To write answers in a text format, separated by full stops.
To insert connectors, in red bold type, at the beginning of each sentence.
Paragraphs 1,2,3,4 have to be finished on time (1 paragraphs per week)
Each paragraph will be assessed with according to the level of achievement
ACHIEVED= 3 POINTS
HALF ACHIEVED= 2 POINTS
NON ACHIEVED= 1 POINT
Objectives
To answer each question
To write answers in a text format, separated by full stops.
To insert connectors, in red bold type, at the beginning of each sentence.
b. FINAL OUTCOME
Written final version + Google slide + final oral outcomeThis topic speech comprises a double grade
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR TOPIC SPEECH
1. You must have a g-mail account
2.Topic Speech is entirely prepared using online resources (Google drive)
3. Final oral presentation must be accompanied by a google slide presentation full of pictures.
4. You must have a g-mail account
5. You have to use dictionary.com ; wordreference.com
WRTTEN STAGE
Your topic speech is divided in five paragraphs. In each of these paragraphs you have to
1. Fully answer the following questions and separate the answers by semi colons (punto y coma)
2. Check that your answers are complete.
3. Add connectors after each phrase.
PARAGRAPH FRAMEWORK
Paragraph 1 WHO YOU ARE; AND THE INSTITUTION YOU REPRESENT
Who are you?
How old are you ?
What is your profession ?
Where did you study ?
What is the name of your company?
What is your position in the company?
(USE ADDING CONNECTORS HERE)
Paragraph 2, FACTS ABOUT THIS AMAZING PLACE
What is the name of your company
What is your company logo? (explain it)
What is the company website?
What type of company is it ?
Where are the company headquarters?
Where are the main locations or branches?
How many people work there?
What are the US revenues ?
What are the global revenues?
When was the company founded?
(USE ADDING AND SEQUENCING CONNECTORS HERE)
Paragraph 3; COMPANY PERKS AND COMPANY PROGRAMMES
Which are the principal benefits you may receive in this
company?
Which are the most relevant company perks? (open bar, extra vacation, company retreats, company gym membership)
What are the average salaries?
Does the company have good work-life balance?
What are the family care programs?
What are the family care programs?
What is the health insurance coverage?
Which is the company's environmental footprint?
What is the workforce diversity?
(USE ADDING AND SEQUENCING CONNECTORS HERE)
Paragraph 4, JOB CONDITIONS ( YOUR PERSONAL DAILY ROUTINE AT WORK)
Describe the typical job routine in 5 to 7
steps
(USE ADDING AND SEQUENCING CONNECTORS HERE)
Paragraph 5
THE REASON WHY EVERYONE SHOULD APPLY TO THIS JOB AND THIS POSITION.
Extremely final persuasive message
