Step 1: Post the following to the forum.

Respond to the following, and if appropriate, include personal experience as part of your answers. 
 

This lesson focuses on the importance of developing the components of a speech. There are several techniques speakers use to open and close their speeches.  
 

Imagine you are preparing a speech for a group of college freshman on the topic of how to stick to a budget.  
 

Identify the types of introductory and concluding techniques you would use for your speech. Explain your reasoning.   
 

Step 2: Read other students’ posts and respond to at least 1 other student. 

Again, use any personal experience, if appropriate, to help support or debate other students’ posts. If differences of opinion occur, debate the issues professionally and provide examples to support your opinions.