Give a speech that takes a clear stand about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Instead of just giving information about the memorial, your speech must present an argument about a controversy related to the memorial. Is it a proper memorial for veterans? Was the architect qualified to design the memorial? These are just two examples: You decide which controversy to explore. Your speech must include a claim, introduction, body, and conclusion, but the speech doesn't have to be written out word for word like an essay. Instead, you should use an outline to help you keep track of what you are going to say. Make sure your outline gives you enough information that you always know what to say when you're presenting, but not so much information that you get confused or lost.
Finally, remember to respond to at least one counterclaim and to support your own arguments with evidence. You want to make it clear that you've considered many different perspectives.
Your speech should include the following elements:
A claim that takes a clear stand on a controversy related to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A rebuttal to at least one counterclaim, which you'll include in your speech's body
An introduction that grabs the audience's attention, presents your claim, and previews all the topics you'll cover in the body of the speech
Body paragraphs that present your main points in support of your claim, and evidence that supports your main points
A conclusion that reminds the audience of your most important arguments and leaves a lasting impression
Direct quotes from sources that you find through research