The Cornerstones of the Shepard Academy
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Overview:In history there have been individuals and groups that have struggled against society and laws that have hindered their beliefs and behaviors.
Some of these individuals have led marches, given impassioned speeches, risked jail and even martyrdom for their cause. It is through their legacy that they continue to live. |
The Task:Evansville is hosting a One Speaker-One Community Event that will feature an individual who in someway helped break barriers for a particular social group. Your task is to design a flyer to promote the event and provide information for the audience by creating program notes.
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The Process:Step #1: Identify an Individual This person should be someone who's life had an impact on one of the social group you have been assigned. This person may be living or deceased. The person does not have to world famous. Step #2: Research the Individual You should utilize a variety of sources to create an adequate background and understanding of the individual's significance and contributions. You should consult and incorporate a minimum of two (2) sources. Wikipedia will not be considered a reputable site for this task. Step #3: Select a Location and Theme and Title for the Speech You will need to identify where the speaker will deliver his or her address. Create a title for the speech and identify what the speech will cover. Step #4: Select Images for your Handbill You will need to locate two (2) images of your individual that people may recognize or that will draw the attention potential audience members. Images should be printed in color unless they were originally published in black and white. Step #5: Select a Quotation for your Handbill Choose a quote either said by the individual or by someone else speaking about the individual. It should match the theme of the speech. Step #6: Sponsor Identify the group or organization that is sponsoring the event. |
Handbill ChecklistDoes Your Handbill Have:
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Program NotesStep #1: Brief Biography of Individual Utilizing the research you will need to write a brief background about the individual identifying important information about them that introduced them to the audience or providing additional information to those already familiar with the individual. Step #2: Overview of the Situation You will need to write a brief overview of the situation or time period in which your individual lived and define the issue facing the individual or group. Step #3: For More Information Provide a section that directs audience members to sources that can provide them additional information about the speaker. You should include two (2) resources that someone could receive this information or become involved. |
Program Note ChecklistDo your program notes have:
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