I Woke Up

Page 92- Exercise 3

Here are several specific purpose statements for classroom speeches. Identify the problem with each, and rewrite the statement to correct the problem.

1. To inform my audience how to sing up for Facebook

Correction: to inform my audience on the impact of social media and how to obtain an account on the number one social media outlet (Facebook)

2. To persuade my audience that the U.S government should increase funding for stem cell research and support the development of hydrogen-fuel vehicles.

Correction: To persuade my audience why the U.S government needs to support the development of hydrogen-fuel Vehicles.

3. What is an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)?

Correction: To inform my audience in the importance of having an Individual Retirement Account.

4. To inform my audience why square grooves are superior to U-shaped grooves on golf club.

Correction: To inform my audience on the importance and the difference grooves use in the golf club.

5. To inform my audience about Vietnam

Correction: To inform my audience about the history, art and culture of Vietnam.

6. Donate blood

Correction: persuade my audience to donate blood and recognize the importance of it.

7. To persuade my audience that something has to be done about the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Correction: To persuade my audience to take action around the utilization of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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