Middle School Speeches Tackle Important Issues
Sixth graders wrote and delivered speeches on issues about which they are passionate – the importance of sports and arts in schools, child labor, homelessness, pets, homework. The speeches were thoroughly researched, well-rehearsed and delivered with courage and confidence!
Here's the full list of topics from Mr. Randolph's class:
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Jackson – How sports offer lifetime benefits
Sofie – Equal pay for women and men
Mark – Coding needs to taught in all American schools
Charlotte – How therapy dogs benefit all people
Thatcher – The evils of child labor
Riya – NCCS needs to reduce the homework load
Walker – Stop the flow of manufacturing jobs out of America
Rebecca – The benefits of pet ownership
Charlie – Inner city children need access to sports
Garrett – The need for finding a cure for ALS
Sasha – How therapy dogs benefit patients in hospitals
Daniela – Keep the arts in all American schools
Matt – Promote small businesses; buy local
Chloe – The dangers posed by teenage drivers
Beau – Dignified and long-term help for the homeless
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