MOMENTS IN HISTORY – The Decade of the 1960s

PUBLIC ADDRESSTerrorism: To what extent, if any, has recent US Military involvement made the word a safer place?

Nuclear Power: In light of the nuclear disaster in Japan, what, if any, should be the future of nuclear power in the United States?

Fine Arts Programming: Given the current state budget crisis, to what extent, if any, should Wisconsin public schools continue to fund fine arts classes?

On-line and/or Charter Schools: What should be the role of on-line and/or charter schools in public education?

SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH

A Docent Presentation at a Library or Museum: You have volunteered to act as a docent at your local library or museum for a special event (i.e. Youth Art Month, visiting exhibit, etc.).

Testimony at a Local Government Body: You are to speak before a Wisconsin Governmental regulatory agency concerning a policy.

Presentation to a Local Organization: You are to present your school’s "Go Green" initiative to a local organization.

History Day Event: You are to analyze a significant speech at a history day event. The presentation must include excerpts from the speech within your analysis.

Graduation Speech: You have been elected to present a speech at the class of 2012’s graduation.

STORYTELLING

A story from American heartland

A story about a fool

A story with puns or other word play

A story about overcoming heartbreak or sadness