Speech Draft

Intercultural Pot Luck

1. Introduction

A: Attention getter:

B: Overall purpose:

2. Body

A: General info about culture

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B: How I practice the culture:

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2.

C: How this food represents my culture:

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2.

3. Conclusion

A. Review purpose

B.Closer:

Presentation 1 (100 Points)

Our first presentation in class will be an Intercultural Pot Luck! This will be an individual presentation. The purpose of this assignment is to showcase and describe the traditions & practices of a culture, how you participate within that culture, and present food that is specific to your selected culture. I am not asking you to feed the entire class a full course meal. There needs to only be enough for 1 or 2 bites of food for your classmates. If you need help with cost or anything else, please ask!

The presentations will be between 3-5 minutes in length. In addition to the speech itself, you should submit an outline of what you plan on addressing in your speech. The final draft outline (typed) will be due on the day of the presentation. The use of visuals (PowerPoint, whiteboard, etc.) is optional. In addition to visual aids, you maybe have one 3x5” note card with you while you present; you will submit your note card to me after presenting.

Your presentation will consist of a brief introduction, three main points, and a brief conclusion. The main points should consist of the following:

1) The culture you have selected and some general information about that culture (traditions, beliefs, practices, etc.). Note: This is general info and you are not discussing yourself and your practices here.

2) How you and those close to you within your culture (friends, family, etc.) practice the traditions & beliefs, what the values mean to you, etc. Note: This is when you can discuss in more detail how you practice the culture you have selected.

3) Discussion of the food item that you brought in and how it represents your culture. What meaning does that food have for your culture? For example, in the Chinese culture, dumplings represent luck (a student’s words, not mine). Note: You may also discuss your own practices (example: your family makes this food on holidays).

Don’t forget to bring food! I will bring the utensils, plates, napkins, etc.

*I understand that you belong to multiple cultures and identify in myriad ways; please select one for this assignment.