1. Read this article from LifeHacker called "How to Calm Your Nerves Before Making a Terrifying Speech". Discuss your favorite idea from this article and also share your preferred way to calm your nerves before a speech. Which methods do you think you use for last speech? Which methods will you use for the next speech?

2. Additionally, let's think about persuasive Speech 4 (due next week). Post your topic and explain why you've chosen it. Why do you think this will be an appropriate topic for you to talk about for this speech?