Thesis: Kalamazoo has an incredibly rich and interesting history that has affected many people, including myself.
I. Introduction: Attention-getter: Ask the audience what they think of when they think of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Reason to listen: Kalamazoo has had numerous books, songs and poems written about its peculiar and extraordinary name. However, I believe that is about time that more people understand the amazing city behind its quizzical title.
Thesis: Kalamazoo has an incredibly rich and interesting history that has affected many people, including myself.
Credibility Statement:
I have lived in Kalamazoo for eighteen years, attended all of my schooling there and both of my parents work in the city limits.
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In order to win his bride, a young man had to run the length of a river in under the time it takes for a pot of water to boil (Rzepczynski, 1998).
c. “Kikalemazo” translates to “boiling pot” (Rzepczynski, 1998).
Kalamazoo’s name is important to the history of the city.
a. Kalamazoo was not its first name though.
i.f However, the first name of the city of Kalamazoo was Bronson, named after one of its founders, Titus Bronson (The History of Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 1984).
ii. Kalamazoo was 14,000 acres and owned by the eccentric Mr. Bronson in 1830 (The History of Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 1984).
iii. Bronson hated the name “Kalamazoo”, and after the name change he moved to Illinois (The History of Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 1984).
In 1860, the population of Kalamazoo was up to 25,000, and a hot spot to be for anyone that lived in Michigan (The History of Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1984).
Transition: Now that you know a little about the history and origin of Kalamazoo, I am going to tell you about some of its most iconic moments.
B. Kalamazoo has made enormous strides in the music industry, taxi cab industry, and is also home to one of the first sled
I. Introduction: Attention-getter: Ask the audience what they think of when they think of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Reason to listen: Kalamazoo has had numerous books, songs and poems written about its peculiar and extraordinary name. However, I believe that is about time that more people understand the amazing city behind its quizzical title.
Thesis: Kalamazoo has an incredibly rich and interesting history that has affected many people, including myself.
Credibility Statement:
I have lived in Kalamazoo for eighteen years, attended all of my schooling there and both of my parents work in the city limits.
I used all of my resources …show more content…
In order to win his bride, a young man had to run the length of a river in under the time it takes for a pot of water to boil (Rzepczynski, 1998).
c. “Kikalemazo” translates to “boiling pot” (Rzepczynski, 1998).
Kalamazoo’s name is important to the history of the city.
a. Kalamazoo was not its first name though.
i.f However, the first name of the city of Kalamazoo was Bronson, named after one of its founders, Titus Bronson (The History of Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 1984).
ii. Kalamazoo was 14,000 acres and owned by the eccentric Mr. Bronson in 1830 (The History of Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 1984).
iii. Bronson hated the name “Kalamazoo”, and after the name change he moved to Illinois (The History of Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 1984).
In 1860, the population of Kalamazoo was up to 25,000, and a hot spot to be for anyone that lived in Michigan (The History of Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1984).
Transition: Now that you know a little about the history and origin of Kalamazoo, I am going to tell you about some of its most iconic moments.
B. Kalamazoo has made enormous strides in the music industry, taxi cab industry, and is also home to one of the first sled