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- Syllabus & Speaking Calendar FALL 2020
- Speech Performances " In-Class" & " In - Person" FALL 2020
- Why Speak? Lecture 9/9
- " Defining Moment" OUR FIRST SPEECH Begins 9/16
- Audience Analysis - " Defining Moment" Speech 1.
- PUB #1 - Historical Speeches DUE: 9/29
- Published Writing Rubric - Fall 2020
- "Informative Speech" Schedule - BEGINS 10/14
- Audience Analysis - " The Informative" Begins 10/14
- Speech #2- POST YOUR TOPICS HERE ! DUE: 10 /12
- " 7 Secrets" PUB #2 - Due on Friday, November 6th ...
- Speech 3 ! Persuasive Speech Schedule & Assignment...
- TOPICS - Persuasive Speech Topics DUE: 11/4-11/9
- Persuasive Speech CHECKLIST Fall 2020
- "Greatest Movie Speeches" Pub 3 Due: Wednesday 12/2
- The Commemorative Speech - FINAL Speech BEGINS 11/30
- Post Your Topics - FINAL SPEECH! Due: 12/1
- ONLINE Speeches - Audience Analysis Review
- Commemorative : Audience Analysis
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
DUE : 10/12 - WORKSHOP 2 - GROUPS PRESENT MONDAY !
Monday, October 5, 2020
DUE : 10/7 GRIT & Happiness - ONLINE FISHBOWL !
" Defining Moment " speeches were both inspiring and IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!! I am so proud of ALL OF YOU
Informative Schedule is posted!!!!!! SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! Speeches Begin 10/14
NOTE TO ALL OF MY CLASSES!!!!!
Be Sure to PRINT and STUDY The ASSIGNMENT!!!!!!!!!
Have the printed assignment ready to go in class on WED 10/7- I will go over the BOXES/ T-CHART ( I will use the Doc CAM) and we will BRAINSTORM IDEAS TOGETHER!!!
Reminder toREAD Chapter 5 " Choosing a Topic" and Chapter 15 "Speaking to Inform" in the Lucas text "The Art of Public Speaking
PART 2: ONLINE DISCUSSION - ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN YOUR NOTEBOOK.. THEN PREPARE A RESPONSE TO POST ON THE BLOG ! I ASK that YOU RESPOND FOR BOTH DUCKWORTH & ACHOR!!!
Part II: WATCH the "GRIT " TED talk.. evaluate it for its INFORMATION!!!
It is an informative speech..
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
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?
Define Happiness? What does it mean to be happy?
What is the purpose of Achor's Speech?
Does he use any speech techniques that I taught you in class? Provide 2 examples.
Does he captivate his audience?
Next Class!
BRAINSTORMING SESSION - WE BRAINSTORM AS A GROUP THEN SMALL GROUPS..
Ideas for Topics TOPICS
http://www.myspeechclass.com/informativetopics2.html
Informative Topics!
Check out the list!
http://www.myspeechclass.com/informativetopics2.html
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SPEECHES BEGIN Next Week! 10/14
Friday, October 2, 2020
Informative Schedule is POSTED!
The Schedule is POSTED !
Please Note- If you have been asked to REDO your Outline - Please hand in a Revised Outline within ONE WEEK from your speech. A REDO will turn into a Zero.
If you are asked to REVISE - you can REVISE your outline for a half grade. Students who do not hand in revisions will lose a half grade on their speech.
Students who REVISE their Outlines will gain a half grade.
Please see " Rules for Revising Your Outline" .
If you have any questions , Please ask them in CLASS on Monday. You can also e-mail me.
I will go over the outline Again on Monday!
Have a GREAT Weekend !
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Due on 10/5 - Last Speeches ... INTRO to " THE INFORMATIVE SPEECH"
Thank You all for your patience today!
Strong Character TRAITS in LIFE; Flexibility and Patience!!!BRAVO!!!
DUE on 10/5
READ: Selections:
" The Art of Public Speaking " Chapters 5 " Selecting A Topic and Purpose" (pg. 74-86)
Chapter 13 " Delivery" ( pgs. 230- 245)
Chapter 15 " Speaking To Inform" (pgs. 268-285)
Monday's LINE UP : 10/5
Brandon Waring, Michael T. & Matthew
will perform on Monday!
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