Track 2 - Institute for Cultural Communicators

Have you been tracking with us so far? Fabulous! Track 2 is the next step for students ages 12 and up who have previously attended a Communicators For Christ (CFC) or Flood The Five (FTF) event. Built especially for returning students, this track will allow them to sprint towards apprenticeship and further hone their communication and leadership skills.

Are you ready? Get set for a course packed with added activities, workshop choices and new challenges in critical thinking, writing, presentation and non-verbal communication. All right then, let’s go! Carefully read and follow the assignments so you will be prepared to take full advantage of your Flood the Five Conference.

What should I prepare?

Download the homework here or check out the track homework below:

Speakers are welcome to revise longer speeches to fit within the conference time requirements or prepare new speeches. The shorter speaking times will enable you to participate in more conference speeches and activities.

While memorization is preferred, notes are acceptable. The more comfortable you are with your selection the more enjoyable you will find your speaking experience. Prepare to present each of the following:

Prose Interpretation

Prepare an interpretation of a poem; scene from a book, or play that you could use to introduce, present or reinforce a message. Be ready to share: the purpose of your piece, target audience, and a venue where you might present it (e.g., church, charity fund-raising, competition, etc).
Time: 2-3 minutes. Bring a copy of your script.

Platform Speech

Prepare a persuasive, informative or other original speech. Be ready to share: the purpose of your speech, target audience, and a venue where you might present it (e.g., city council, Rotary club, youth group, school class, etc.)
Time: 1-3 minutes. Bring a copy of your script.

Current Issue

Bring one recent news article. It can be from the local newspaper, God’s World, World magazine, Newsweek, or your favorite news source. Somewhere on the article be sure to record the author (if available), date of publication, and magazine or newspaper that you found it in. Prepare a one minute evaluation based on an article you have read in which you describe the social relevance of a recent issue or event (within one year). This could be about: a book or movie; musical group or artist; sports team or event; political event; a humanitarian issue.

Note: YSG Phase 3 Speakers

Replace any of the above assignments with Phase 3 Presentations.

Debate Topical Analysis

Bring a one minute analysis on the following debate topic: Resolved: Catastrophic cyber attacks against a government should be considered an act of war justifying military action.

Along with your analysis, bring two articles that affirm the pro side and two articles that affirm the con side of the resolution. Check out some helpful information about Public Forum debate here.

Learning Objectives for Track 2

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Objectives

To develop new skills and techniques to further their communication
To prepare students for the next step on the leadership ladder (e.g. apprenticing, student instructor, etc.)
To further students abilities in being effective ambassadors for Christ.
To gain a better understanding of their purpose for speaking as Christians.
To equip students with the tools to progress through and set goals for YSG.

Interpretation “Dr. Thomas D’ivinci”

To comprehend the steps necessary in choosing, constructing, and presenting an interpretation.
To implement the skills previously learned in creating an interpretation
To explore new possibilities in expressing and illustrating literature.

Applied Homework: Prose Interpretation here

Speaking to peers in the community, “Mango Smoothies”

To analyze speakers and their influence in the past and present.
To implement the skills learned from watching and listening to great orators.

Applied Homework: Platform Speech

“Henry In The Ocean With Emeralds”

To evaluate how we consume media
To acquire tools to analyze media in our lives
To develop an appreciation for methods of media creation
To provide opportunity for students to practice and discover their own creativity

Current Issues Anaylsis and Limited Preparation, “Around the World in 60 Seconds”

To understand and quickly respond to current issues.
To develop a framework for understanding the social relevance of current issues.

Applied Homework: Current Issues

“Public Forum Prep and Debate”

To gain the vision for the purpose of public forum.
To learn the format of a public forum round.

Applied homework: Debate Topical Analysis

Analyzing media, “The Music of the Night”

To help students recognize various ways in which the use of music effects their communication
To expose students to different styles of music in order to analyze the effectiveness of these styles in communicating a message
To emphasize the importance of message and quality within music