Speech Assignment Guidelines and Themes

The video tutorial provides an overview of a paper assignment where students imagine themselves as individuals from different backgrounds in 1900, presenting their perspectives on the impact of industrialization to the U.S. Senate. The assignment encourages creativity and historical understanding, requiring students to choose a character, address specific questions, and refer to information from the course material. The instructor emphasizes the importance of starting early and offers support for any questions.

What is the due date for the paper assignment?

• Sunday, December 4th

• Sunday, November 4th

• Monday, December 4th

• Monday, November 4th

In the assignment, students are asked to imagine themselves living in which year?

• 1865

• 1950

• 1900

• 1920

What is the purpose of the creative element in the assignment?

• To test students' knowledge of historical facts

• To allow students to explore broader themes creatively

• To assess students' writing speed

• To evaluate students' memorization skills

What is the main theme students need to address in their speech?

• The rise of technology

• The effects of industrialization

• The growth of urban areas

• The impact of the Civil War

What should students focus on when addressing the impact of industrialization?

• The technological advancements in Asia

• The agricultural developments in Africa

• The political changes in Europe

• The effects on different walks of life in the US

How long should the speech be?

• One page

• Two to three pages

• Four to five pages

• Six pages

Which of the following is NOT a character option provided for the assignment?

• A Southern African-American farmer

• A middle class Urban white woman

• A recent immigrant in a Northern City

• A European monarch

What should students do if they want to choose a character not listed?

• Submit a written request after the due date

• Contact the teacher before December 1st

• Proceed without informing anyone

• Choose a character from a different book

What are students encouraged to do while writing their speech?

• Use only facts from the book

• Create a fictional world unrelated to the book

• Be creative but ensure accuracy

• Write a poem instead of a speech

What is the ultimate goal of the assignment according to the teacher?

• To memorize historical dates

• To engage deeply with the material

• To write a fictional story

• To cover all groups of people