Topic of my speech: My Grandpa Stanley
General purpose: inspire
Specific purpose statement: My specific purpose is to inspire my audience by praising my grandpa Stan on his 80th birthday.
Introduction:
Attention step: The story of his name.
Credibility step: As his only living granddaughter and one who has been around him all of my life...
Central idea: Today I would like to pause and praise my grandpa Stan, by telling you a little of his background history, and why he can be called tenacious.
Preview: I will be talking about my grandpa Stanley, his background, and why he can be called tenacious.
Outline Main Points: I. Background II. Tenacity
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Napping Planning Sheet
Topic of your speech: napping
General purpose: to inform others of what napping can do for them
Specific purpose statement: My specific purpose is to inform my audience about the stages of sleep and different kinds of naps.
Introduction:
Attention step: Did you know that only 15 percent of mammals sleep once a day?
Credibility step: as one who naps frequently and has now researched much about this topic...
Central idea: Today I would like to tell you about stages of sleep and different kinds of naps.
preview: I will be talking about the stages of sleep and different kinds of naps.
Outline of Main Points: I. Sleep Stages II. Kinds of Naps
General purpose: to inform others of what napping can do for them
Specific purpose statement: My specific purpose is to inform my audience about the stages of sleep and different kinds of naps.
Introduction:
Attention step: Did you know that only 15 percent of mammals sleep once a day?
Credibility step: as one who naps frequently and has now researched much about this topic...
Central idea: Today I would like to tell you about stages of sleep and different kinds of naps.
preview: I will be talking about the stages of sleep and different kinds of naps.
Outline of Main Points: I. Sleep Stages II. Kinds of Naps
Monday, October 15, 2012
Napping Outline
Informative
Speech Outline
Introduction
I.
Did you know that only 15 percent of
mammals sleep once a day? Well it’s true, and humans are one of them. But today I am going to talk to you about how
to be a little more like the other 85 percent. It is something that has a dear
place in my heart. You guessed it napping!
As one who naps frequently and has now
done a ton of research on the subject I am going to share with you the stages
of sleep and how to tailor a nap to your needs.
Body
I.
The stages of sleep. There are five
different stages: 1, 2, 3, 4, and REM or Rapid Eye Movement.
A. Stage
1
1.
2 to 5 minutes long.
2.
A state of wakeful dreaming.
3.
Transition into sleep.
4.
Mental associations loosen, leading into dreaming.
B. Stage
2
1.
50% of sleep.
2.
Last about 15 minutes.
3.
Motor skills and complex tasks are solidified.
4.
“Light” sleep; heart rate slows as your energy and stamina are strengthened.
C. Stage
3
1. 10%
of sleep.
2. Is
the transition from 2 to 4 (into deep sleep).
3. Also
known as Slow Wave Sleep.
4. The
first of two periods of deep sleep.
D. Stage
4
1. 20%
of sleep
2. Body
stops releasing cortisol otherwise known as the stress hormone, extra growth
hormones restore the body.
3. Unused
memories are thrown away, making room for recent memories to solidify.
E. REM
(Rapid Eye Movement)
1.
20% of sleep.
2.
Brain transports short term intake to hippocampus for long term storage.
3.
Boosts creativity; perceptual skills are sharpened, complex ideas are fused
together.
4.
Resembles stage 1 sleep or wakefulness.
II.
How to tailor a nap to your needs.
A. If
you are looking for a boost of creativity.
1. A
90 minute nap before 2 pm.
2. Includes
REM, which increases creativity.
B. If
you need stamina.
1. 20
minute power nap, no more. You want to take it about 8 hours after you wake up.
2. Stage
2 sleep.
C. If
you need to relax.
1. Long
nap after 2 pm and at least 3 hours before bed time.
2. Includes
SWS
D. If
you need to pull an all-nighter.
1. 25
minutes during the day.
2. Remember,
the effects only last 8 to 10 hours.
E. If
you need immediate alertness.
1. Or
“Caffeine nap”
2. Drink
coffee and take 15-20 minute nap, no longer!
F. If
you need to ace a test.
1. 90
minutes
2. Stage
2 – increases alertness
3. 3
& 4 clear mind and lower stress, REM moves info you just studied into
permanent storage.
Conclusion
I. So,
now that I have shared a little bit about napping: the stages of sleep and how
to tailor napping to your needs, I hope you have learned a little something and
will be able to apply it to your life. Napping is a fantastic thing that many
take for granted and something I will always continue to enjoy and benefit from.
Works Cited
"10
Benefits of Power Napping, and How to Do It." 10 Benefits of Power
Napping, and How to Do It | Ririan Project. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2012.
<http://ririanproject.com/2007/09/05/10-benefits-of-power-napping-and-how-to-do-it/>.
"50
Terrific Nap Hacks Every College Student Should Know About." Online
Education Database. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2012.
<http://oedb.org/library/features/50_terrific_nap_hacks_every_college_student_should_know>.
Feature,
Jennifer SoongWebMD the Magazine -. "Power Naps: Napping Benefits, Length,
and Tips." WebMD. WebMD, 01 June 0058. Web. 11 Oct. 2012.
<http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/the-secret-and-surprising-power-of-naps>.
Horne,
James. Why We Sleep: The Functions of Sleep in Humans and Other Mammals.
Oxford: Oxford UP, 1988. Print.
"Insomnia-Free.com."
Sleep Stages. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2012.
<http://www.insomnia-free.com/sleep-stages.html>.
"Is
Napping Necessary?" Education.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2012.
<http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Napping_Necessary/>.
Mednick, Sara C., and Mark Ehrman. Take a
Nap!: Change Your Life. New York, NY: Workman Pub., 2006. Print.
Moorcroft,
William H., and Paula Belcher. Understanding Sleep and Dreaming. New
York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum, 2003. Print.
"Napping."
National Sleep Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2012.
<http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/napping>.
Siegel,
Jerome H. The Neural Control of Sleep and Waking. New York: Springer,
2002. Print.
Sisson,
Mark. The Primal Blueprint. Malibu, CA: Primal Nutrition, 2009. Print.
"Unleash
the Power of the Nap." The Art of Manliness. N.p., n.d. Web. 11
Oct. 2012.
<http://artofmanliness.com/2011/02/07/unleash-the-power-of-the-nap/>.
Questions:
1.
I feel my speech went well although I looked down a lot.
2. I could improve by looking up more
often.
3. I really liked Renee's speech it was
definitely informative. Madison and Rachel's speeches were very good too.
4. Once again I could do better at
delivery.
5. Not much but the longer I went on
the more I looked at my cards. Not because I knew the information less but
because I became more nervous as time went on.
6. I practiced saying it to a lot of my
friends and looked in the book when I got stuck.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Analysis of Two Model Informative Speeches
1. What is the Central Idea (thesis) for each speech?
The central idea of the speech "Medical Robots: From Science Fiction to Science Fact" is that robots are now being used in hospitals. Tug robots for example work as orderlies, others help doctors work with patients over a large distance, and they are also improving medical practices. The central idea of the speech "Hidden World of Chili Peppers" is that chili peppers have an interesting history that can be traced far back in time, some peppers are quite spicy but can be handled if you learn a few things.
2. How do the speakers catch attention?
The author of "Medical Robots" uses a story to show how a medical robots are sometimes used. It starts without saying how the mechanical arms are being moved which definitely sparks some interest.
The author of "Hidden World of Chilli Peppers" uses a scenario with a problem that anyone could quite easily find themselves in creating a want to know more.
3. How does the author of Chilli Peppers show credibility?
He states that he enjoys spicy meals which led to his wanting to learn more which led to research. He later shares facts that he has learned.
7. List authorities cited or quoted in one of the speeches.
The author of "Hidden World of Chilli Peppers" uses information found from Cambridge University's "World of Food" and Dave Duitt's "Chili Pepper Encyclopedia."
Evaluation Comments
1. Choose one of the two speeches. Why do you think that this speech is an effective example of an informative speech?
I think that "Medical Robots: From Science Fiction to Science Fact" is an effective informative speech because it teaches the audience that robots are in effect. It taught me about medical robots and the kinds of things that they do.
2. How are these speeches "audience centered"?
The author of "Medical Robots" shows you how medical robots are being used and how they could help you. The author of "Chilli Peppers" shows how the things he has learned about chilli peppers and how they cab help you stop your mouth from burning after you have eaten one. Both speeches make you think about how these topics could be play into your own life.
The central idea of the speech "Medical Robots: From Science Fiction to Science Fact" is that robots are now being used in hospitals. Tug robots for example work as orderlies, others help doctors work with patients over a large distance, and they are also improving medical practices. The central idea of the speech "Hidden World of Chili Peppers" is that chili peppers have an interesting history that can be traced far back in time, some peppers are quite spicy but can be handled if you learn a few things.
2. How do the speakers catch attention?
The author of "Medical Robots" uses a story to show how a medical robots are sometimes used. It starts without saying how the mechanical arms are being moved which definitely sparks some interest.
The author of "Hidden World of Chilli Peppers" uses a scenario with a problem that anyone could quite easily find themselves in creating a want to know more.
3. How does the author of Chilli Peppers show credibility?
He states that he enjoys spicy meals which led to his wanting to learn more which led to research. He later shares facts that he has learned.
7. List authorities cited or quoted in one of the speeches.
The author of "Hidden World of Chilli Peppers" uses information found from Cambridge University's "World of Food" and Dave Duitt's "Chili Pepper Encyclopedia."
Evaluation Comments
1. Choose one of the two speeches. Why do you think that this speech is an effective example of an informative speech?
I think that "Medical Robots: From Science Fiction to Science Fact" is an effective informative speech because it teaches the audience that robots are in effect. It taught me about medical robots and the kinds of things that they do.
2. How are these speeches "audience centered"?
The author of "Medical Robots" shows you how medical robots are being used and how they could help you. The author of "Chilli Peppers" shows how the things he has learned about chilli peppers and how they cab help you stop your mouth from burning after you have eaten one. Both speeches make you think about how these topics could be play into your own life.
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