Thursday, April 30, 2020

ZOOM NEXT WEEK! WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH LAST DAY OF CLASSES

OUR FINAL ZOOM CLASSES WILL BE HELD NEXT WEEK!

I CHANGED MY THURSDAY AT 1:30 ZOOM CLASS TO TUESDAY AT 1:30PM

NEW LINK!!!!! 


Topic: Speech Tuesday 130 pm for my T/T class 
Time: May 5, 2020 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81900015771?pwd=UzBHdGVZR3BLbDFOb3dyaVJHYk1aZz09 

Meeting ID: 819 0001 5771 
Password: 045541 




AS FAR AS MY MONDAY WEDNESDAY SPEECH CLASS- OUR ZOOM IS THE SAME TIME ON WEDNESDAY MAY 6TH 11AM!  SAME LINK!!!!! 

SEE ALL OF YOU NEXT WEEK! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

WEEK 14 Online Fishbowl!!!! Commemorative!! We Wrap UP!

I Just want to start by saying how proud I am of so many of you! You are inspire me to continue the work that I do in the classroom! WE all make life decisions.. I have made a decision to teach.. I continue to choose teaching as a vocation.. and it is because of so many of you ..who inspire the work that I do.. You inspire others as well.. you do this by leading and showing strength.. all of you inspire others when you do the very best you can everyday..when you show strength and try your best.. Mostly, admiration is paired with the word respect.. .. respect for yourself.. respect for education and a true and genuine respect for the spoken word! BRAVO SPRING 2020 .. BRAVO!!




Review My NOTES:



















PPT: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nWw45tv2kardtN3DY7CkE5NDk_RBmcQXHSvNUrCahrw/edit#slide=id.g55679bea79_2_62




Examples of Commemorative Speeches! THERE ARE MANY . THIS IS the tip of the iceberg..


ONLINE FISHBOWL DUE BY THURSDAY, APRIL 30 th MIDNIGHT!!!

WATCH ALL THREE COMMEMORATIVE SPEECHES and respond to the following..

CHOOSE ONE THAT CAPTIVATES YOUR HEART AND YOUR SPIRIT>. Evaluate the purpose of this speech.. WHY DOES THE Speaker choose to prepare this speech and how is he/she trying to communicate to his audience. Is the speech extemporaneous? Why ? What is the fundamental premise of honoring this particular milestone? event? person?
Did you feel an impact based on the language this speaker chose to use? How does this speaker impact his audience? What did you take away from it?


WATCH ALL OF THEM.. CHOOSE ONE SPEECH ONLY AND RESPOND! 

Denzel Washington "Put God First"


Steve Jobs at Stanford University



"Third Grade Dropout"





Jimmy Valvano " Don't Give UP.. Don't Ever Give UP!" March Madness Speech ESPN
THIS ONE IS A BRADY HOUSE FAVORITE!!!! 





Answer the ONLINE FISHBOWL QUESTION: Be sure to proofread for grammar and spelling!!! Post your response in 2-3 PARAGRAPHS! Be sure to incorporate (in-text citation) quotes and reference the speech you chose in your response in proper format.

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Song of the Weekend! 

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Welcome to WEEK 14!

Scholars!!!  We are in WEEK 14! I wish I could see your smiling faces! I wish we could spend these last two weeks together in person! I miss each and every one of you!!! LEts do our best to get through the rest of the semester with enthusiasm and fortitude!!! WE can do this!!

CHECK IN TODAY!!! 
Click on the Page " Student Speeches  Post Your Persuasive " I ask that you respond to 2 Of your classmates Persuasive Speeches!
Reply to them in the comments section- comment on skill, form and ability to captivate the audience.
I ask that you respond to TWO speeches!!!! As part of your check in!!

Reminder - PUB 3 is DUE : April 27th!!!! 

Stay Tuned - WED & THURSDAY - Commemorative Speeches Lesson and Examples! ONLINE FISHBOWL

I will post PUB 4 BY WEDNESDAY! It IS DUE : MAY 6th - The last Day of Classes... 

Song of the WEEK


Wednesday, April 22, 2020

WEEK 13- ONLINE FISHBOWL! American Rhetoric Web Quest

Online Fishbowl Wed 4/22 & TR 4/23-
American Rhetoric Web Quest 

TASK:
Respond in 2-3 paragraphs. Include Concrete Examples and (In-Text Citation 1).
Take the time to respond to a classmate in 2-3 sentences. Point out something interesting, connect to a point your classmate mentioned, provide insight or encouragement! 


RESEARCH: Explore the well-renowned website  "AMERICAN RHETORIC"! 


EVALUATE: You are on a personal Web Quest.. Decide if you would like to peruse the top 100 speeches by "rank", "date" or "women".
Choose the category .. then choose a speech within that category.. 
As you listen/read  the speech of your choice.. jot down notes.. ACTIVELY Listen.. think about why this speech is extemporaneous? What skills in rhetoric does the speaker possess?
Why did you choose this speech? Is there a message that speaks to you? What did you learn?

DUE BY MIDNIGHT THURSDAY 4/23


Sunday, April 19, 2020

WEEK 13 - CHECK IN!!

Speech Scholars!!!! Welcome to Week 13! I hope this post finds you safe and well. I wish I could see your smiling faces this week!  WE ARE ALMOST THERE !  I am so proud of all of YOU!!! I truly AM!!!!




CHECK IN TODAY  Monday 4/20 &  Tuesday 4/21 

BRADY VIDEO WEEK 13~



REVIEW PUB #3 - It is posted as a PAGE ABOVE! 
" Greatest Movie Speeches Of All Time" 

I POSTED PUB #3 ! STUDY THE ASSIGNMENT AND PREPARE YOUR RESPONSE!! I think you Will enjoy Publishing this piece!!! 


SONG OF THE WEEK!



WHAT DO YOU THINK? TELL US IN YOUR CHECK IN!! 


Speeches that ARE DUE THIS WEEK - REVIEW THE SCHEDULE

M/W
ALL SPEECHES Should be e-mailed to me.. This includes the formal outline! 


Tuesday 4/21
Max
Jeremy
Justin Vega

REMINDER: WE HAVE ZOOM CLASS THIS WEEK!
WED at 11am AND Thursday at 1:30pm 


Online Fishbowl Wed 4/22 & TR 4/23-
American Rhetoric Web Quest - STAY TUNED.. I will post on Tuesday NIGHT! 

Thursday, April 16, 2020

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!!!

Your fishbowl is due by Midnight!!

Do not forget... get outside and exercise in the fresh air!

Here is the song of the weekend!!!

What did the baseball say to the bat? Stop HITTING ME!! ahahahahaahahahahahah

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

ONLINE FISHBOWL WED 4/15 & TR 4/16

DAY 2 - ONLINE  Fishbowl:  YOUR CHOICE!!!

WATCH BOTH  Brene Brown and Tony Robbins! 

Your Fishbowl Response is based ON ONE SPEECH! 



Option 1: LAST TONY ROBBINS THIS SEMESTER >> 


Think about the fundamental premise of this speech.. Is it DECISIONS? IS IT STATE?
WHat is the quintessence of this speech?
What has he persuaded you to think about? How has he done that? Can you describe his skill in rhetoric?


Option 2:

BRENE BROWN!!!! VULNERABILITY!!



Fishbowl Question: Discuss Brene Brown's Ideas regarding Vulnerabilty.. BAsed on your analysis , what is Vulnerabilty and are there any benefits to becoming vulnerable?
Does she motivate you , persuade you or in inspire you in any way? Why?
Connect ONE main point Brene makes in her speech to something you learned about or read about in history, science, psychology, sociology or current events! Be CREATIVE!
Total = 3 paragraphs!





Next WEEK WEEK 13
I will introduce PUB 3
Fishbowl - American Rhetoric - "The Most Powerful Speeches in the 21st Century"

Introduction to the Commemorative Speech- What is a Commemorative ? 
"The Top 5 Powerful Speeches" & What Will YOUR VERSE BE!
I will continue to Grade Persuasive Speeches! Check your e-mail this week! 

AFTER PUB 3 - I will post PUB 4- It will be Your Final PUB and it will reflect a response based on a Commemorative Speech!

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Welcome to WEEK 12 Scholars!!!

WEEK 12!! Hello Scholars! I hope you had an opportunity to enjoy the sunshine weekend. More importantly, I hope this post finds you and all of your families healthy and safe. 

PLEASE NOTE_- I PUSHED THE SPEECH SCHEDULE BACK 

ONE DAY TO GIVE ME MORE SPACE TO MANAGE 

GRADING AND TIMING- THE SCHEDULE IS POSTED 

BELOW... 


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MONDAY / TUESDSAY
TODAY IS Check IN DAY! 
Brady Video!
https://youtu.be/qne4J5JOjU0

CHECK IN!! ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

If you were to be persuaded on any level (this includes both business and matters of the heart) , what three character traits would the speaker have to possess to captivate and convince you?  My answer (A Great sense of Humor, Passion and Positivity). I can always be convinced by a speaker who communicates enthusiasm for the subject, has a great sense of humor ( A MUST) and positions himself to be one of great loyalty trust and admiration.. 
WHAT ARE YOUR THREE?


Watch: "How to Use Rhetoric To Get What You Want" 




Check IN- What are YOUR THREE?
What did you get from the Video?
DO YOU LIKE MY SONG OF THE WEEK?
ANSWER ALL THREE! 


Song of the DAY! 
It's a BRADY FAVORITE! 



NOTE: I will continue to Grade Persuasive Speeches! Check your e-mail this week! 

Reminder : Zoom ON WED 11am for my M/W CLASS  and Thursday 130pm for MY T/TR class

SPEECH SCHEDULE: I PUSHED US BACK ONE DAY.... KNOW WHEN YOU GO! E-Mail me your video and outline! 

Monday, 4/13
Christian, Will, Daniella, Kim

Wednesday,  4/15
Eddie, Hans, Jenna, Pepe , Aiko

Monday, 4/20
Silva, Sammy, Alyssa, Brian Ruder
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Tuesday, 4/14
Alexis, Birmarly, Jon, Izzy

Thursday, 4/16
Abrar, Rebecca, Hannah, Will, Brett

Tuesday, 4/21
E.Conway, Max, Jeremy, Justin Vega 



Thursday, April 9, 2020

Great Class Today!!

I just want to tell you that seeing your faces makes me happy!!
We had a great class today and I am thrilled to answer all of your questions and clarify some ideas!
WE learned a great deal through the topics and my guidance ... More importantly we learned from one another and we made on another smile!!

If you are still working on our ONLINE FISHBOWL Today.. I am excited to read your responses!!!
I will be grading your online fishbowls with a check+ equals A, Check equals a B or Check minus equals a C.. So write with passion!

I shared that I will be working feverishly this week to finish grading your speeches if you handed it in already.. IN addition, I will e-mail you pub 2 grades!
I will try to get it all done by next Friday!


Pedro posted his Speech!!! I created a "Persuasive Speech Volunteers " Page for those of you who want to share your speech with an audience! REmember you can always change the link after the semester.. Why not share with your peers! Feel free to write Pedro Comments... (POSITIVE ONLY)!!!


Do something KIND and GENEROUS for others this weekend!

In addition,  do some YOGA!



https://www.mokshamantra.com/naturally-increase-happiness-serotonin-levels/


My favorite YOGA Poses are Legs on the WALL!
You CAn ALSO Do  A HEAD STAND!


I recommend doing it against the WALL instead of in the middle of the room!








Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

I ENJOYED Zoom CLASS!

Note to my 1050 Class! Today's Zoom CLASS was a SUCCESS!!!!!
I enjoyed seeing your shining faces!!!
I look forward to next week!

I look forward to seeing my 1:40 Class tomorrow at 1:30!

I see so many of you are responding to the Fishbowl!! GREAT JOB! I am so proud of so many of you! Happy to clarify questions!

Song for the weekend.. I know it is early.. However, I am inspired!!

Here you go!

Song for the Weekend! 

https://youtu.be/p7CaiWxKYBo


Note to to MY T/TR Class: I look forward to your fishbowl responses! See you TOMORROW!

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

4/8 WEDNESDAY/ THURSDAY 4/9 FISHBOWL - Tony Robbins!

ONLINE Fishbowl  WED &THURSDAY!!! 


REMINDER CLASS ZOOM! M/ W Class :WED 11am  & T/TR Class:Thursday 130pm
Watch:

Fishbowl Discussion; "Why We Do What We Do" Tony Robbins
What makes his speech powerful? How does he captivate the audience. 2 speaking skills he exemplifies.. What is his power for persuasion? He asks Rhetorical Questions?
Does he appeal to ethos, pathos , logos?



Respond to the questions as a comment on this Post! Review for Grammar and Spelling!

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I WILL POST WHO GOES TODAY AND TOMORROW ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST.. YOU ARE ASKED TO E-MAIL ME YOUR A VIDEO OF YOUR SPEECH AND ATTACH A WORD DOCUMENT OF YOUR OUTLINE! 

Speeches DUE TODAY!!! 



WEDNESDAY, 4/8
Farry
Kaitlyn
Citarella
Brittany

Joel



THURSDAY, 4/9
Wissam
Mikai
Nana
Phil
B. Coles

Eren Dursun

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Good Morning Scholars!! Monday April 6th / Tuesday April 7th

Happy Week 11 to My SCHOLARS!!!
I miss all of your shining faces!!! I wish I could be with all of you on campus today. I hope you are all well and safe and that this post finds you in good spirits!!!

THIS WEEK WE BEGIN SPEECHES!!!!!!!  I WILL POST WHO GOES TODAY AND TOMORROW ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST.. YOU ARE ASKED TO E-MAIL ME YOUR A VIDEO OF YOUR SPEECH AND ATTACH A WORD DOCUMENT OF YOUR OUTLINE! 

TOPICS ARE DUE THIS WEEK!
PUB #2 - IS DUE on Friday 4/10!!! It is posted as a PAGE!!

BRADY VIDEO
First, Watch the Video!! 
Today YOU Check in!! Say HELLO, Write a Comment to friend in class! Comment on the Song! Ask a question!

Brady Video:
https://youtu.be/uUZjwLPyF68


BRADY SONG OF THE DAY!
Song of Day! You can go the distance! You can run the mile!!!
I feel  like I can really belt this one out in class if I had enough COFFEE!
WHat do you think?
https://youtu.be/JV5qaN-x340




Today IS  Check in!
Post a COMMENT to say Hello to me, a friend in class, something about the Speech I posted for you to watch OR my song!!!
Remember , when I post speeches for you to review as a speech scholar this HELPS YOU WITH YOUR SPEECH!!!!

Leo Di Caprio
Climate Change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka6_3TJcCkA&feature=youtu.be
IT is short but worth watching!

Brain FOOD:
I also thought of another topic.. What about cash v. credit.. a persuasive about venmo Or APPLE Pay? persuade the audience..
Can You think of another current argument?

REMINDER - WE HAVE ZOOM CLASS THIS WEEK! M/W CLASS - WED AT 11AM
T/TR CLASS - THURSDAY AT 13OPM


Speeches  DUE : TODAY!
MONDAY 4/6
Brad
Chris
Tim
Fremer
Searlait

Ryan


SPEECHES DUE on TUESDAY 4/7


Justin Furey
Nick
Pedro
Meem
Jason

Burhan



Thursday, April 2, 2020

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!BEGINNING APRIL 8TH: ZOOM CLASS EVERY WEEK!!!!!

Scholars!!!! 
I scheduled WEEKY zoom Classes for us!!
Zoom Classes begin WEDNESDAY, April 8th!
WE will meet on ZOOM EVERY WEEK!!!
You can ask questions, go over ideas, skills, lectures, pubs and speeches.  

I broke the classes into two separate meeting times every week! Remember our class time and day!

M/w Class - WE meet EVERY Wednesday 

11:00 am - 11:45am

T/R Class - We meet EVERY Thursday 

1:30pm-2:15pm

Zoom Links are posted as a gadget to the left.. I replaced office hours!


Reminders:  
  • Pub 2 is coming up!
  • Tuesdays are check in days on our class blog!
  • Thursdays are online fishbowl days! 
Both on the class blog!

Enjoy the sunshine this weekend.. Get out for a walk, jog or just have a nice yoga stretch.
Call a friend you miss and tell them how special they are to you.
Hug your family! 
Stay Safe.... we will get through this.. Lets Stay Strong. 

OFFICE HOURS!! I am waiting for you!! I will be here until 1 ! DROP IN and ASK QUESTIONS!

OFFICE HOURS!! I am waiting for you!! I will be here until 1 ! DROP IN and ASK QUESTIONS!

   GREAT WORK THIS SEMESTER SCHOLARS!!!! WISHING ALL OF YOU A HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY!! ENJOY WINTER BREAK!  Brady's Favorite POEM htt...