Demonstration Blog- Due December 22nd

Watch yourself on video, then answer these questions fully and in complete sentences:

1. What was the easiest part of this speech for you? Why?

2. What was the most difficult part of this speech for you?

3. Do you think you did an effectively physically and verbally demonstration the skill to your audience? Why or Why?

4. After watching the video, what is one area you excelled at? What's one area you can improve?

5. What's an example in the real world where you might have to demonstrate a skill for your job or as a member of your community?

6. Write a paragraph describing what we've done in class thus far. Summarize what you've learned.

Intercultural Article- February 10th

Intercultural Article

Read the article by clicking here.

1. What was the main intercultural conflict happening here? What misunderstanding are happening among the different ethnic groups working at the plant?


2. Did it surprise that this type of conflict is occurring in Central Nebraska? Why or why not?


3. What should JBS Swift do as a company in this situation? What steps have they taken already according to the article? Should they compromise with the workers or fire them? Why or why not?

4. What can the workers do to help create a more cooperative environment at the plant?


5. As our country becomes more and more diverse, do you think there needs to be more cultural sensitivity or intercultural communication for employees and employers? Why or why not?

Partner Biography Speech Self-Evaluation- Due February 9th

Partner Biography Speech Self-Evaluation

Write in complete sentences; Capitalize "I" when referring to yourself; Capitalize the beginning of sentences. Don't you slang such as "cuz", "w/" "w/o".


1. What part of this speech assignment did you find the easiest or like the most? Why?

2. What part of this speech assignment did you find the hardest or like the least? Why?

3. How would've your speech changed if I just had you JUST state facts, or just stories, or just quotations from your partner? Why?

4. What are the overall strengths of this speech?

5. What are you goals for next time?