Hot Topics in the 21st Century: Oral Presentations



Hot Topics in the 21st Century: Oral Presentations

Directions: Your task is to create a 3-5 minute presentation on one of the following hot topics in the 21st century. Refer to the following guidelines for further information. Good Luck!

Dates:

• Due Date: June 4th

• Presentations: June 4th-9th

Guidelines:

• Choose a topic

• Create a focus question

• Research at least 3 sources for information—Include 1 quote/source within speech

• 3-5 minute presentation:

o Introduction

o Background information

o Your opinion/solution

o Conclusion

• May refer to an outline, paper, or note cards during presentation

• Must include some sort of visuals

• Handout:

o Heading

o Topic

o Focus Question

o Outline of main topics

o Separate works cited page

Grading:

• Tone (10 %)

• Information (50%)

• Grasp of content (25%)

• Eye contact (10%)

• Research (5%)

Possible Topics:

War in Afghanistan

Spread of westernization

The proliferation of nuclear weapons

The power of international organizations/UN

Global Warming

Conflict over Kashmir

Social class system in India

Human Trafficking

One Child Policy

Genocide in Darfur

Outsourcing of jobs

AIDS in Africa

Third World Debt

World Hunger & Poverty

Deforestation

World Consumption

Spread of democracy

Women’s rights

Refugees

Lack of Education

Lack of Healthcare

Lack of Infrastructure

Urbanization

Child Labor

Child Soldiers

International Trade Laws

Immigration

Rise in Population

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