Assignment task:
Your responses will help your classmates determine what material should be included or not included in their speech. It will help them determine the level of knowledge you have as well as general interest and attitude surrounding the topic. All of this feedback is valuable and must be used to adapt elements of your speech including attention-getter, structure, supporting materials, etc. Each of you has a unique perspective and opinion. Be sure to be respectfully honest and respond truthfully to these prompts for each peer post. Once you read all of the responses left by your peers, consider the responses, and incorporate or omit certain material based on trends you notice.
Your peer replies should include the following (respond in full sentences and be thorough):
1. Comment on the breadth of the topic or your thoughts regarding the relevancy of the topic to you and the class.
2. Do you know much about their topic? If so, what do you know? If not, what specifically do you not know much about/understand? Be specific because your peers will choose what to include and not include based on this feedback.
3. How do you feel or what do you think about this topic? Why do you think or feel this way? Be specific. Your peers need to know in order to adjust the material used.
4. What do you want to know more about in regard to this topic? Be specific. This will help your audience determine what main points to include.
5. Is there any information related to the topic you would not want to hear about for a particular reason (example - maybe you already know the basics and want to delve deeper into the topic)? Are there certain aspects of this topic that you would find less interesting or unnecessary? Be specific.
Classmate's Post:
Topic: Meditation for Mental Health
General Purpose: To persuade
Thesis Statement: Regular meditation can significantly improve mental health by reducing stress, enhancing focus, and promoting emotional resilience, making it an essential habit for a healthier and more balanced life.