What is a good subject for a public speech/informative talk in a class of 14 yr old males?

Answer 1

I personally don't think it matters what you do for this age group, assuming you were one of their peers, but you must make it amusing, otherwise no one will listen. This is not to say that it cannot be informative as well.

Perhaps a personal problem you have had then ham it up a bit, this always seems to work. Or possibly a comparison of what your age group did for fun in the sixties and do now for fun.

Answer 2

How society affects your perspective on politics as a young person. Many people your age don't know much about politics, but certain groups of people can seriously affect the way you percieve your representatives leaders. Those groups include protesters, high-profile celebrities, musicians, teachers, and parents. But it seems that people don't really begin to learn enough about politics until they are away from those influences and to the point where they've learned to think for themselves, which is usually around the age of 21. But by that time, most of the beliefs about politics that they will ever have, have already been engrained in them deeply. It seems there's really no such thing as a "free-thinker" anymore.

Be sure you don't take any particular side in this speech, as you will make it difficult for your teacher to pass you. Your speech should be completely neutral, and you should write your speech according to the audience you will be speaking to-- 14 year old males. Things that will interest them, not bore them to death. Be sure to have alot of drive in your voice as well. I promise if you write, speak, and deliver it well, this topic will earn you a great grade. Good luck!

Answer 3

Go with something you know. May I assume that you will be addressing your peers?

You should have an interest or passion in common with them. Perhaps you have a special expertise in an activity that you can share. If you don't think of yourself as exactly an expert, then a quick research on the subject will expose you to something new and interesting that may not be common knowledge.

For example, (and I am going to stereotype, here) I assume that most 14 yr old males know HOW to skateboard. But how many can claim to know the history and development of the skateboard? You can look up a few websites, pick up a few facts, perhaps some graphics and cover the subject.

It may not be skateboards, it may be bicycles, horses, dogs or something of general interest.

The same research technique can be used to pick up a speech subject about something that age group can ANTICIPATE being interested in, such as cars, or flying, or making money.

You can research the development of the Corvette, or private aircraft, or millionaires in their twenties.

In other words, give them something familiar, but teach them something new about it.

Answer 4

the use of steroroids by all your childhood models.... talk about how your outlook on them changed, and maybe about a new, healthier model, or what should happen to the people who do use steriods..... you could take that paper in two different directions.

Answer 5

talk about US armed forces

Answer 6

respecting their girls. not doing what their girls ask them not to do. be chivalric, open doors for girls. just a couple ideas.

Answer 7

tobacco use