https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej Choose, listen to, and post a graduation speech from the NPR "Best Commencement Speeches, Ever" archive on our class Padlet link. Write a thick paragraph that identifies the overarching message (see if you can write it as a thesis statement). Be sure to analyze the effective elements (verbal and nonverbal) of the speech. en-us 2017-03-23 13:41:45 UTC 2019-02-27 23:58:36 UTC hello@padlet.com jingersoll2 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162124379 1992 University of New Hampshire graduate Jennifer Lee's commencement speech compels the graduating class of 2014 to "ban self-doubt." She tells several stories (pathos) from her life to make her message relatable to students. As a UNH alumna and director of box office smash "Frozen," Jennifer has ethos (credibility) and uses humor to communicate her compelling message. She also talks with her hands, which is an effective element of her nonverbal communication to her audience. She shares that, even with a blockbuster film under her belt, she has to find self-doubt. Most of us can relate and the message is powerful. If she has self-doubt and can defeat it, we can, too. ]]> 2017-03-23 13:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162124379 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162250062 On May 9th, University of Auburn graduate Bo Jackson commencement speech addresses the graduating class of 2009.  His message, to "Get outside of the box. Make things happen, be your own person." He tells about several experiences he has gone through in his life that inspires the audience (pathos). He grew up with a speech impediment and was terrified to speak in class. Bo also engages the students by using humor. Bo also uses ethos (credibility). He was an outstanding football  player, in fact a member of the NFL hall of fame, so this one example makes him a credible source. Bo talks a lot about how many opportunities the world offers you, so don't be closed minded.  ]]> 2017-03-23 19:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162250062 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162300733 Whoopi Goldberg's commencement speech to Savannah College of Art and Design's class of 2011 had a very clear message; be yourself,  and be open to growth and change.  Whoopi tells stories of her childhood (pathos) to connect to the students.  She makes a strong point that she was "strange".  Whoopi emphasized that being dyslexic, she was not scholarly, but she was able to express herself through art.  People doubted her and questioned her, but she stuck to her dreams and went huge places.  She tells of how she got to where she is, and she wouldn't have gotten there without being open to new ideas and changing her ways.  This speech was very powerful because Whoopi has extreme credibility (ethos), and she used amazing non verbal communication with her hands and facial expressions.]]> 2017-03-24 01:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162300733 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162565702 On May 8th at the University of Oregon Jefferson Smith's Commencement speech addressed the graduating class of 2012. He wanted them to think about what they want to be when they grow up, not something that will be good to show off to neighbors and friends. He wanted them to "do something that you really believe in, not something where there is a ladder you have to climb." He talks about his life when he was in elementary school (pathos) In the class everybody went around and said what they wanted to be. One student said he wanted to be a firetruck and everybody laughed till he said that he was serious, that it was his dream. That's when Jefferson said to the graduating class to do something that you really want to do and to not "Screw yourself over". Jefferson constantly made little jokes here and there to engage the class. He also made little hand gestures to point to the class and refer to them. He even talks about how the world defines success and what history has to show about real success(logos). ]]> 2017-03-25 14:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162565702 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162636271 Jennifer Lee's commencement speech at UNH for the graduates of 2014 was a strong message to the young adults starting out their lives in the real world to never doubt yourself, otherwise you won't get the opportunities that you crave. Jennifer uses examples from her own life(Pathos) in her early career involving the amount of self doubt that she had. Jennifer uses the example that if she had shut down all the people that tried to give her advice about her movie Frozen
(Ethos) she wouldn't be where she is today. Part of not having self doubt is the ability to accept critique. When Jennifer is speaking you can tell that the subject is something that she has dealt with in her life a lot, she shows this through the emotion she uses throughout her speech. As the listener of her speech it was easier for me to relate knowing that I am not the only one who struggles with self doubt.]]> 2017-03-26 16:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162636271 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162656704 On May 20th, 2001 Stephen King stood before the graduating class of Vassar College to talk to them about a grim topic: the brevity of life itself. He quoted songs and singers, old proverbs, etc. in order to make his point; life is incredibly short, like the blink of an eye, and all that we have now and will have will eventually be useless to us. So, of course, for what purpose would we cling to and clutch these ridiculous things such as money, health insurance, microwaves, food, cell phones and other conveniences? Why on earth, when we have so much already, would we be so greedy as to try and keep it all locked away for when we reach death's door? The answer being: there is no good reason, no purpose. If there be no reason to keep it all locked away, if there be no due cause for us to take and save and take and store, then why not use this insignificant stuff right now- give it away so that it does have a purpose: helping those in need and bettering the world! For this is our time and our purpose- doing what we can with what we have to help people right now, because there is no sense in having it all just so that you can lose it all at 93, when your body is frail and your mind is gone. ]]> 2017-03-26 20:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162656704 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162661135 Conan O'brien uses pathos in his speech. He engages the audience by making them laugh, and cracks jokes about the President, Dartmouth and the struggles of life after college. He uses body language like looking back at the president when making jokes about him, and raising his arm when he's being applauded. He projects his voice and has his chin outwards and shoulders back for good posture. Conan also uses logos, because he researched Dartmouth's history to engage with the student and teachers. He also gets more serious towards the end and offers the students advice for life after college. Some of the advice was not as serious, which made everyone laugh, but he also made a point of telling the student that failing is okay, and to not be afraid of it, but also try your best not to. ]]> 2017-03-26 21:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162661135 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162671989 George Bush's wife, Barbara Bush gave a commencement speech to the Wellesley class of 1990 graduates. Her words of advice urge those graduating students to leave from their first class education to find where you fit in, not where people think you're supposed to fit in. Be the person you want, to make the change in the world that you want. Barbara also tells the class to leave Wellesley and make your life fun, because it's supposed to be. She uses a quote from a comedy movie, Ferris bueller's day off about life to make the class understand that they need to look around and see their opportunities in life. (Pathos, by making the audience laugh, but also understand the importance of the quote) Then Barbara tell them to cherish their family, friend connections. Its important when you put in so much hard work in dedication to a profession, that you have a supportive group of people you can take a breather/break with and enjoy life. So hold on to those people you enjoy being around. ]]> 2017-03-27 00:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162671989 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162677051 Jonathan talks about being human and how nobody is perfect. He quotes "It can be messy, painful, and almost impossible difficult. It is what we get in exchange in having to die and that is beautiful". He talks more about the good in life and what it has to offer even when it is hard. He uses good eye contact with the crowd . He is constantly looking at his paper and then back at the crown. He uses humor and makes the crowd laugh . He tells jokes which shows he isn't very nervous. The third thing is he tells stories that reflect to his point. This helps by giving you an idea of what he means and gives you a way to look at life.


http://apps.npr.org/commencement/speech/jonathan-safran-foer-middlebury-college-2013/]]> 2017-03-27 01:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162677051 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162681543 J.K Rowling's speech to Harvard's graduating class of 2008 teaches the students about failure. Of course first and most obviously used is logos because of Rowling's famous book series, Harry Potter. Making jokes about the world of Harry Potter, relating them to real life. She speaks about how high expectations are and how much responsibility you have, but then jokes about how they are graduating Harvard. She then uses Pathos to talk about her own experiences with failure, talking about her failed marriage seven years out of college. She was poor, but still had a home and her daughter. She used that failure as a foundation of her success. She said that life can not be lived without failure: "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default."
 ]]> 2017-03-27 01:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162681543 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162799231 2017-03-27 13:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162799231 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162815842 Bill Clinton addressed the Yale University class of 2010 in a much different light then I have seen before. To start off his speech, he lightened the mood of the crowd with humor, reminiscing on his time at Yale. About 10 minutes in, he starts to reveal his overarching point, emphasizing how all humans are 99.5 percent related. To add to that, he connects how the similarity between us goes to show how we are all going through struggles together. He lists the main elements that he felt the world was lacking: It is too unstable, it is too unequal, and it is unsustainable. And eventually, he shows to the crowd that as we are 99.5 percent similar, global warming and global climate change is affecting us humans at the same rate, and it relates to the three main problems with our world today.]]> 2017-03-27 13:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162815842 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162850957 Barack Obama has Pathos, Logos, and Ethos in his speech, making it very powerful. He starts off with humor, to gain audience's attention, and to help people feel like he's a regular person, and empathize with what he says. Then he quickly establishes his credibility (ethos), by remarking (humorously) on his profession as President.  He then uses Pathos again by telling a story that is important to him, and relates to his message, so that he is humanized. Throughout he uses logos by using facts, and uses language, pauses, and hand gestures to make himself seem confident, making his speech very eloquent. ]]> 2017-03-27 15:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162850957 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162851755 This isn't a graduation speech but I feel like the significance of this scene has a lot of importance to self doubt. Rocky tells his son that people can't change the way you are, you have the power to decide what you want to be. Living in the shadows is no way to live.
"You stopped being you. You let people stick a finger in your face and tell you you’re no good. And when things got hard, you started looking for something to blame, like a big shadow." Rocky talks about how self doubt controls your life. That you can't listen to the people who try to bring you down.
"But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward." Even when life brings you down, you still have the power to change. To do something better for yourself no matter the situation. ]]> 2017-03-27 15:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162851755 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162878151 Andy Samberg's 2012 Harvard Commencement speech demonstrated excellence in writing/presenting speeches, from beginning to end. His overarching idea seemed to be that as college graduates, you're whole life is still ahead of you and it's important that you do what you love. He spoke to the audience with a constant smile on his face, coating his words with a cheerful layer of humor. This humor used the Pathos appeal to make the audience feel comfortable listening to him speak. However, as a good public speaker should, he crafted the humor so as not to completely distract the audience from the point he's trying to get across.]]> 2017-03-27 16:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/162878151 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/186069340 2017-09-09 07:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/186069340 https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/336201296 2019-02-27 23:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jingersoll2/zsvqgr7mx7ej/wish/336201296