Final+Assignment


 * Podcast Assignment**

In this assignment, you will write a brief speech to the Board of Education of our school either in favor of the removal of your book from the library or in favor of keeping your book in the library, and you will create a podcast of you delivering your speech.

You will be using Yodio and your cell phone to create your podcast. Go to [|yodio.com] and enter your phone number to create an account and get started.

The first thing you need to do is to write a script for your podcast in [|Google Docs]. This will be a four paragraph essay, including an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion.


 * Introduction**: Introduce yourself to the school board, state the purpose of your address, and sum up the argument you intend to make in an effective thesis statement.


 * Body**: In two paragraphs, develop your position. These are your two main points, your two main reasons why you think the book should or should not be available in the school library.


 * Conclusion**: This is your closing argument. Sum up your arguments and provide strong emphasis as to why you are right. These are your final words - make them memorable and convincing!

After writing your speech, you will record yourself reading it as a podcast on Yodio. Select a picture appropriate for your podcast using the Creative Commons photos available on [|flickr.com] (advanced search, mark the box that says search only in Creative Commons). Paste your picture into the video box on Yodio, then record your podcast, and paste that into the audio box. Then publish your Yodio!

To submit your assignment, copy the URL and paste into an email body and send to me - dorsam93@yahoo.com

Essay and podcast are due Sunday at midnight.