BRAVO TODAY!

I am so pleased with the workshop today! BRAVO to the groups that presented in class!
Let's get ready for our next speech!

Post your topic by Thursday night!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Post YOUR TOPIC!!

Name

Your Speech Topic

Thesis:

3-4 Main Points!

Prepare for the Informative! DUE: Tuesday, 2/26 Chapter 5 "Choosing a Topic" Ch. 15 " The Informative"and Duckworth "Grit"

GUESS WHAT!!! SPEECHES HAVE BEEN PUSHED BACK! WORKSHOP ON 2/28
SPEECHES BEGIN 3/5



* I POSTED THE INFORMATIVE SPEECH SCHEDULE!!! SEE ABOVE!!!!
* PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT SPEECH!

FOR MY FAVORITE SPEECH CLASS!
TOPICS


http://www.myspeechclass.com/informativetopics2.html

Read Chapter 5 in the Text - Pgs. 77-97. This chapter focuses on "Choosing a Topic". This will aid in the process of thinking about your informative speech!
I will introduce the informative speech and post a schedule at the end of this week.

In the meantime. Watch Angela Duckworth in her TED Talk "Grit". She discusses the purpose and authentic possibilities in relation to perseverance and determination. University of Pennsylvania Professor is most popular for her 2013 speech on "Grit": The power of passion and perseverance.

Actively Listen:  Take notes (in your notebook) while you listen/watch .
Think about her hook (introduction). What makes her hook so relevant to that of her main points/purpose?
What is her thesis? Main idea of the speech?
How does she break her main point down into parts and provide her listeners with powerful and meaningful information?

Is this an informative speech? Did you learn something?

https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance

EQ = Essential Question To later be discussed in Socratic Seminar
Critical Thinking: How does "Grit" shape our understanding of success or lack there of?
Can grit be taught? Are we born with grit? If you were to give an informative speech in class what would you want to learn more about? Teach the class about?

What is BODY Language and a Powerful INTRO!!!

Informative Topics!
Check out the list!
http://www.myspeechclass.com/informativetopics2.html


BRENE BROWN!!!! VULNERABILITY!!

2/26
*MINI LECTURE- THE INFORMATIVE
BRAINSTORMING SESSION - WE BRAINSTORM AS A GROUP
WORKSHOP 2 - STUDENTS PREPARE SPEECHES AND PRESENT THEM!

2/28
SPEECHES BEGIN

"The Power of Words" Mohammed Qahtani DUE: Tuesday, 2/19

Part I: Watch: Mohammed Qahtani/ TAKE NOTES!
2015 World Champion
"The Power of Words"

Part II: Read Chapter 10 "Beginning and Ending the Speech" pg. 186-196

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqq1roF4C8s


In your notebook answer the following:
Evaluate the speaker's body language. How does Qahtani present himself as a speaker? Discuss his tone and his overall body language. Keep in mind that body language is a vital part of communicating effectively.

What is his Tone? Does it change? Does tone affect a formal speech?

Powerful Introductions: How Powerful are the first impressions he creates for the audience? Does he use visuals, anecdotes or allusions to captivate his audience? Evaluate the introduction.

Conclusions are vital. Does Qahtani deliver a powerful conclusion?

Based on your understanding of the speech.. What are his main points? How does he deliver them? Is he organized? Is he compelling? Do his words create an impact for the audience?

According to Lucas and his assertions on "arousing the audience", "telling a story" , "preview the body of the speech so that main points cover the speech", does this speech cover any if not all of these vital elements?

What did you think of the speech? If you were me, how would you grade it? Would you adopt any of his skills in your next speech? Would you change anything?


Note: We wrap up our first speech next week and move quickly into Workshop 2 and "Choosing a Topic" for the Informative Speech!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

ANNOUNCEMENT! SNOW DAY!

I KNOW WE MISSED CLASS AND SPEECHES YESTERDAY DUE TO THE SNOW!

BE SURE TO LISTEN TO  SHAWN ACHOR AND PREPARE FOR  A Q&A.
SPEECHES AND SCHEDULE WILL CONTINUE ON THURSDAY!
WE ARE PUSHED BACK ONE DAY! THIS MEANS THAT IF WERE SCHEDULED TO PRESENT ON TUESDAY, YOU WILL NOW PRESENT ON THURSDAY!

SEE YOU TOMORROW!






FORMAL OUTLINE REVISIONS ARE DUE ON THURSDAY!

Announcement RE; THE OUTLINE TO ALL OF MY STUDENTS!

On the second day of class, I ask all of you to print the formal outline format. You were asked to follow the format in order to write a successful speech.

HERE IT IS AGAIN!!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZBgx3yEJxqKTfPOfwB3AwoTLqWf9wKVAxgvuKrtYuSc/edit?usp=sharing



Please note that you must follow the format that was given to you in the beginning of the semester.
Please see above "Formal Outline Sheet". I posted it again.
I will give my students this ONE TIME GIFT TO REDO the outline. I will stress today and always that you must follow the outline format for speeches.

WARNING!!!!! STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ADHERE TO THE FORMAL OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS WILL GREATLY JEOPARDIZE THEIR GRADE!

IF YOU RECEIVE A REDO you must revise your outline within one week. You are required to visit the writing center and attach a sheet from the tutor to the back of your revised OUTLINE!

Going forward .... Visit the Writing Center (Library 2nd Floor) before every speech!

Students who do not receive full credit on their outline will lose points on their speech. The outline is CLEAR, ORGANIZED and straight forward! If you have any questions  YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO VISIT ME DURING MY OFFICE HOURS ANYTIME!

In addition, I always make extra time for my students! You are free to ask me questions after class. WE can walk and talk, schedule an appointment or plan to correspond via email. Under no circumstances should you feel alone in this endeavor. YOU should make every effort to complete the formal outline in an academic fashion and adhere to the standard college format for writing speeches and presenting speeches.

Please keep in mind that you should PROOFREAD WRITTEN WORK BEFORE YOU HAND IT IN! YOU MUST HAVE A PROPER HEADING AND A THESIS.. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS STRIVE TO WRITE YOUR VERY BEST IN ACADEMIA! TAKE IT SERIOUSLY! THE OUTLINE IS VITAL TO YOUR SUCESS IN THIS CLASS!

I POSTED TWO FORMAL OUTLINES FROM LAST SEMESTER AS A PAGE ABOVE!



* PLEASE COMPLETE THE ACHOR ASSIGNMENT!! I WILL REFERENCE IT NEXT CLASS. IT WILL AID YOU IN THE SPEAKING /WRITING PROCESS! 

Speeches Begin on 2/5- Shawn Achor/ Introductory Speech Prep!

Continue to  WORK ON YOUR Speech's!!!

• Outline
• Talking points (index cards)
• Re-read the evaluation for speeches
• Review Your notes (my lecture/fishbowl) and Chapters 1&4.

Do not forget ONE Visual AND.... YOU MUST HAND IN A FORMAL OUTLINE in order to perform your speech!

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II) Watch : SHAWN ACHOR- TED Talk "The Happy Secret To Better Work" (2012)
Author of Big Potential (2018) The Happiness Advantage (2011)
Leading Expert in the Psychology of "Happiness and Success" Achor is a business man, teacher and psychologist

https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work?language=en

As you watch.. take notes.. How does Shawn engage the audience? Does he have a thesis? a Main point?
How does he begin his speech? As far as his rhetoric, does it motivate? captivate? How and when does he make solid points regarding happiness? Does he incorporate facts, percentages and statistics into his speech?  How does he maintain his credibility. What did you like/dislike about the speech? What did you learn?

We will go over this in class when the speeches are complete. Try to watch it before you give your speech. It helps to watch others perform speeches. You can develop skills by both watching speeches and performing speeches!

We will discuss it and I Will REFER to his speech on Thursday!