Friday, September 28, 2012

9-28-2012 PS Happenings

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Packer Contest 
  • Special Occasion Speech Example & Analysis
    • Steve Jobs' Commencement Speech
      • Speech of Introduction
      • Commencement Speech 
        • Activity #10--9/28/2012--Steve Jobs' Commencement Speech Notes
          • 3 Stories--Steve Jobs shares 3 stories during his speech. Briefly note each of those 3 stories and any other important things he shares.
          • Strengths & Areas of Growth--List at least 3 solid areas and 2 growth areas related to Steve Jobs' delivery of his commencement speech.
  • Speech of Introduction Assignment
  • Introduction to Special Occasion Speech Unit
    • Hand out Chapter 15 Ceremonial Speaking & Methods of Delivery Text & Study Guide
      • Read and complete study guide.
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Read and complete Chapter 15 Ceremonial Speaking & Methods of Delivery Text & Study Guide. (Due Monday)
  • Determine who you will introduce for your Speech of Introduction. (Due Monday)
    • This should be a family member or friend that you know very well.
    • You should be able to share your manuscript with this person after you have written it.
  • Complete Journal Activities (Due Monday)
    • Activity #11--9/28/2012--Steve Jobs' Stanford Commencement Speech Delivery
      • Using the Important Things to Consider (from the bottom of the Speech of Introduction Assignment), share three comments about the delivery (i.e. stance, eye contact, voice, use of notes, etc.) of Steve Jobs during his Stanford Commencement Speech. What did he do well? What could be improved?
    • Activity #12--9/28/2012--Steve Jobs' Stanford Commencement Speech Important Take Away
      • Steve Jobs told a few stories throughout his commencement address to the Stanford Class of 2007. When thinking back to his stories, what is one personal connection you can make to what he shared and what will you take away from that connection and reflection? Explain.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Monday--Speech of Introduction Sign Up, Grading Rubric, Computer Work Time
  • Tuesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Wednesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Thursday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Friday--Begin Fear Unit

Thursday, September 27, 2012

9-27-2012 Happenings

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Communication Test
  • Introduction to Special Occasion Speech Unit
    • Hand out Chapter 15 Ceremonial Speaking & Methods of Delivery Text & Study Guide
      • Read and complete study guide.
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Read Chapter 15 Ceremonial Speaking & Methods of Delivery and complete Study Guide. (Due Monday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--Steve Jobs' Commencement Speech, Speech of Introduction Assignment, Finish Chapter 15
  • Monday--Speech of Introduction Sign Up, Grading Rubric, Computer Work Time
  • Tuesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Wednesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Thursday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Friday--Begin Fear Unit

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

9-26-2012 PS Happenings

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Part 5 of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Activity
  • Introduction to Communication Theory
    • Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Activity Part 2
      • Share Part 5 of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Activity
        • Speech Partners
        • What TV show did you watch?
        • Who are the characters?
        • What happened?
        • Share at least one example of a Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal message.
      • Sitcom Episode
  • Communication Test
    • OPTIONAL Communication Review Study Guide
      • Fill out Communication Review
        • You may use the study guide on the test.
        • Whether you choose to fill out the study guide, you must turn it in with your test.
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete OPTIONAL Communication Review Sheet (Due Thursday)
  • Study for Communication Theory Test (Due Thursday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Wednesday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication-Part 2, Communication Theory Review
  • Thursday--Communication Theory Test, Begin Special Occasion Unit
  • Friday--Steve Jobs' Commencement Speech, Speech of Introduction Assignment, Finish Chapter 15
  • Monday--Speech of Introduction Sign Up, Grading Rubric, Computer Work Time
  • Tuesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Wednesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Thursday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Friday--Begin Fear Unit

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

9-25-2012 PS Happenings

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Packer Contest
  • Communication Scenario Group Activity Presentations
  • Introduction to Communication Theory
    • Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Activity Part 1
      • May the Force Be with You
      • Comedians are Masters of Messages
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Part 5 of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Activity (Due Wednesday)
    • Complete ALL 8 persons.
    • Each Person may have one, two, or three messages.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Tuesday--Communication Scenario Activity-Part 2, Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication-Part 1, Communication Theory Review
  • Wednesday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication-Part 2, Communication Theory Review
  • Thursday--Communication Theory Test, Begin Special Occasion Unit
  • Friday--Speech of Introduction Assignment
  • Monday--Speech of Introduction Sign Up, Grading Rubric, Computer Work Time
  • Tuesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Wednesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Thursday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
  • Friday--Begin Fear Unit

Monday, September 24, 2012

9-24-2012 PS Happenings

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Packer Contest
  • Check Communication Scenario Journal Study Guide
  • Introduction to Communication Theory
    • Activity #9--9/24/2012--Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity--Page#
    • Communication Scenario Group Activity
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Prepare for Communication Scenario Presentation (Due Tuesday)
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Monday--Communication Theory-Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity, Communication Scenario Activity-Part 1
    • Tuesday--Communication Scenario Activity-Part 2, Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication, Communication Theory Review
    • Wednesday--Communication Theory Test, Begin Special Occasion Unit
    • Thursday--Speech of Introduction Assignment
    • Friday--Speech of Introduction Sign Up, Grading Rubric, Computer Work Time
    • Monday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
    • Tuesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
    • Wednesday--Speech of Introduction Presentations
    • Thursday--Begin Fear Unit

    Friday, September 21, 2012

    9-21-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Check What is Communication? Study Guide
    • Introduction to Communication Theory
      • Communication Process Presentation
      • Drawing Activity
        • Activity #7--9/21/2012--Drawing Activity--Page#
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • Complete Communication Scenario Journal (Due Monday)
      • Activity #8--9/21/2012--Communication Scenario Journal--Page #
        • Write a communication scenario of a least one paragraph.
        • Label each part of the Communication Process:
          • Sender
          • Message
          • Receiver
          • Feedback
          • Noise (or write NONE)
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Monday--Communication Theory-Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
    • Tuesday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

    Thursday, September 20, 2012

    9-20-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Colors Speech Debriefing
      • Colors Speech Journal Reaction Activity
        • Activity #5--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Journal---Page #
          • Write each person's name down when presenting. After their speech, write a two sentence summary that identifies strengths (one sentence) and areas that can be improved (one sentence). 
      • Colors Speech Reflection
        • Activity #6--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Reflection---Page #
          • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
            • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors Speech? Why?
            • What surprised you about your speech? Perhaps you learned something about yourself or you found that you did well or poorly in an area you did not expect.
            • When you reflect back on the Colors Activity and Colors Speech, what is one thing you will take away from this experience that will help you improve your public speaking skills in the future? Explain.
      •  Mr. Buckley's Final Thoughts
    • Introduction to Communication Theory
      • Hand out Chapter 1--What Is Communication? Text & Study Guide
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • Read Chapter 1--What Is Communication? Text (Due Friday)
      • Available on Moodle
    • Complete Chapter 1--What Is Communication? Study Guide (Due Friday)
      • If you do not complete this in class, you may obtain a copy of Chapter 1 from Moodle.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Friday--Communication Theory-Communication Process Presentation, Drawing Activity
    • Monday--Communication Theory-Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
    • Tuesday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

    Wednesday, September 19, 2012

    9-19-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Name Game
    • Colors Speech Presentations
      • Speech Day Procedures
        • Timer
          • Tell Mr. Buckley the time after each speech
        • Post-Speech
          • Complete Colors Speech Journal
          • Receive Speech Feedback from Mr. Buckley
      • 5 Point Audience Participation Grade
        • Be respectful of Speaker
          • Listen quietly
          • No phones
          • No homework
          • No talking
        • Ask questions after speech
      • Colors Speech Journal Reaction Activity
        • Activity #5--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Journal---Page #
          • Write each person's name down when presenting. After their speech, write a two sentence summary that identifies strengths (one sentence) and areas that can be improved (one sentence).
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • If You Have Not Presented Your Speech:
      • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com.
      • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases
      • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations
    • If You Have Presented Your Speech:
      • Complete Colors Speech Reflection. (Due Tuesday)
        • Activity #6--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Reflection---Page #
          • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
            • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors Speech? Why?
            • What surprised you about your speech? Perhaps you learned something about yourself or you found that you did well or poorly in an area you did not expect.
            • When you reflect back on the Colors Activity and Colors Speech, what is one thing you will take away from this experience that will help you improve your public speaking skills in the future? Explain.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Thursday--Communication Theory-What is Communication?
    • Friday--Communication Theory-Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

    Tuesday, September 18, 2012

    9-18-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Name Game
    • Colors Speech Presentations
      • Speech Day Procedures
        • Timer
          • Tell Mr. Buckley the time after each speech
        • Post-Speech
          • Complete Colors Speech Journal
          • Receive Speech Feedback from Mr. Buckley
      • 5 Point Audience Participation Grade
        • Be respectful of Speaker
          • Listen quietly
          • No phones
          • No homework
          • No talking
        • Ask questions after speech
      • Colors Speech Journal Reaction Activity
        • Activity #5--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Journal---Page #
          • Write each person's name down when presenting. After their speech, write a two sentence summary that identifies strengths (one sentence) and areas that can be improved (one sentence).
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • If You Have Not Presented Your Speech:
      • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com.
      • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases
      • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations
    • If You Have Presented Your Speech:
      • Complete Colors Speech Reflection. (Due Tuesday)
        • Activity #6--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Reflection---Page #
          • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
            • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors Speech? Why?
            • What surprised you about your speech? Perhaps you learned something about yourself or you found that you did well or poorly in an area you did not expect.
            • When you reflect back on the Colors Activity and Colors Speech, what is one thing you will take away from this experience that will help you improve your public speaking skills in the future? Explain.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Thursday--Communication Theory-What is Communication?
    • Friday--Communication Theory-Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

    Monday, September 17, 2012

    9-17-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Packer Contest
      • Guest Speaker
        • Joy Lewis, ITT Technical Institute
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • If You Have Not Presented Your Speech:
      • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com.
      • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases
      • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations
    • If You Have Presented Your Speech:
      • Complete Colors Speech Reflection. (Due Tuesday)
        • Activity #6--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Reflection---Page #
          • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
            • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors Speech? Why?
            • What surprised you about your speech? Perhaps you learned something about yourself or you found that you did well or poorly in an area you did not expect.
            • When you reflect back on the Colors Activity and Colors Speech, what is one thing you will take away from this experience that will help you improve your public speaking skills in the future? Explain.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Tuesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Thursday--Communication Theory-What is Communication?
    • Friday--Communication Theory-Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

    9-14-2012 PS Happenings--SUB

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Name Game
    • Packer Contest
    • Impromptu Speeches
      • Minimum Time Limit = 1 Minute
      • Select a quote from the list below and prepare your speech.
      • Your speech should follow this format:
        • Read the quote and cite the person who said it (even if you don't know who that is.)
        • Share what you think the quote means and/or it's significance.
        • Provide two real-life examples from your life or society to illustrate the significance/truth of the quote.
        • Summarize your speech. In other words, re-read your quote and restate the meaning.
        • Conclude with a sentence that wraps up the speech and gives a sense of finality.
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • If You Have Not Presented Your Speech:
      • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com.
      • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases
      • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations
    • If You Have Presented Your Speech:
      • Complete Colors Speech Reflection. (Due Tuesday)
        • Activity #6--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Reflection---Page #
          • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
            • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors Speech? Why?
            • What surprised you about your speech? Perhaps you learned something about yourself or you found that you did well or poorly in an area you did not expect.
            • When you reflect back on the Colors Activity and Colors Speech, what is one thing you will take away from this experience that will help you improve your public speaking skills in the future? Explain.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Monday--Communication Styles Guest Speaker
    • Tuesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Thursday--Communication Theory-What is Communication?
    • Friday--Communication Theory-Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

    Thursday, September 13, 2012

    9-13-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Name Game
    • Packer Contest
    • Colors Speech Presentations
      • Speech Day Procedures
        • Timer
          • Tell Mr. Buckley the time after each speech
        • Post-Speech
          • Complete Colors Speech Journal
          • Receive Speech Feedback from Mr. Buckley
      • 5 Point Audience Participation Grade
        • Be respectful of Speaker
          • Listen quietly
          • No phones
          • No homework
          • No talking
        • Ask questions after speech
      • Colors Speech Journal Reaction Activity
        • Activity #5--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Journal---Page #
          • Write each person's name down when presenting. After their speech, write a two sentence summary that identifies strengths (one sentence) and areas that can be improved (one sentence).
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • If You Have Not Presented Your Speech:
      • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com.
      • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases
      • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations
    • If You Have Presented Your Speech:
      • Complete Colors Speech Reflection. (Due Tuesday)
        • Activity #6--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Reflection---Page #
          • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
            • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors Speech? Why?
            • What surprised you about your speech? Perhaps you learned something about yourself or you found that you did well or poorly in an area you did not expect.
            • When you reflect back on the Colors Activity and Colors Speech, what is one thing you will take away from this experience that will help you improve your public speaking skills in the future? Explain.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Friday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Monday--Communications Style Guest Speaker

    Wednesday, September 12, 2012

    9-12-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Name Game
    • Colors Speech Presentations
      • Speech Day Procedures
        • Timer
          • Tell Mr. Buckley the time after each speech
        • Post-Speech
          • Complete Colors Speech Journal
          • Receive Speech Feedback from Mr. Buckley
      • 5 Point Audience Participation Grade
        • Be respectful of Speaker
          • Listen quietly
          • No phones
          • No homework
          • No talking
        • Ask questions after speech
      • Colors Speech Journal Reaction Activity
        • Activity #5--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Journal---Page #
          • Write each person's name down when presenting. After their speech, write a two sentence summary that identifies strengths (one sentence) and areas that can be improved (one sentence).
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • If You Have Not Presented Your Speech:
      • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com.
      • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases
      • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations
    • If You Have Presented Your Speech:
      • Complete Colors Speech Reflection. (Due Tuesday)
        • Activity #6--9/12/2012--Colors Speech Reflection---Page #
          • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
            • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors Speech? Why?
            • What surprised you about your speech? Perhaps you learned something about yourself or you found that you did well or poorly in an area you did not expect.
            • When you reflect back on the Colors Activity and Colors Speech, what is one thing you will take away from this experience that will help you improve your public speaking skills in the future? Explain.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Thursday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Friday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Monday--Communications Style Guest Speaker

    Tuesday, September 11, 2012

    9-11-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • SIGN UP FOR COLORS SPEECH AT FRONT OF THE ROOM WHEN YOU ARRIVE

    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Name Game
    • Check Colors Speech Outline Rough Draft
    • Speech Groups
      • Outline
      • Share strengths of the outline.
      • Check for typos.
      • Give ideas to make outline stronger and meet requirements.
    • Sample Colors Speech
      • Strengths?
      • Areas of Improvement?
    • Note Cards Discussion
      • Key Words & Phrases
      • One Side Only
    • Colors Speech Grading Rubric
    • Speech Groups
      • Use Time Wisely
      • Practice Colors Speech
        • Using the Colors Speech Grading Rubric, grade each speech and provide specific feedback for improvement.
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com. (Due Wednesday)
    • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases (Due Wednesday)
    • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due Wednesday)
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Thursday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Friday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Monday--Communications Style Guest Speaker

    Monday, September 10, 2012

    9-10-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Name Game
    • Packer Contest
    • Check Colors Inventory Journal
    • EHS Colors Results
    • Speech Groups
      • Share Possible Attention Getters
        • Group members should provide feedback about possible attention getters and share other ideas to help each member come up with the best attention getter possible.
      • Share Colors Inventory Journal
      • Colors Speech Assignment
      • Sample Outline
    • Compose Colors Speech Outline
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • Complete rough draft (typed or handwritten) of your Colors Speech Outline. (Due Tuesday)
    • Bring note cards to class. (Due Tuesday)
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Tuesday--Delivery & Note Cards, Colors Speech Sign Ups & Rubric Review, Peer Presentations
    • Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Thursday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Friday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Monday--Communications Style Guest Speaker

    Friday, September 7, 2012

    9-7-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Name Game
    • Packer Contest
    • Collect Supplies
    • TurnItIn.com
      • Public Speaking--Period 3
        • Class Name: 2012-13 Public Speaking--Period 3
        • Class ID: 5463720
        • Enrollment Password: buckley3
      • Public Speaking--Period 4
        • Class Name: 2012-13 Public Speaking--Period 4
        • Class ID: 5463724
        • Enrollment Password: buckley
      • Public Speaking--Period 5
        • Class Name: 2012-13 Public Speaking--Period 5
        • Class ID: 5463726
        • Enrollment Password: buckley5
    • Check Inventories #1 & #2
    • Attention Getters
      • Activity #3--9/7/2012--Attention Getters--Page #
        • Attention Getter--ENGAGE the audience.
          • Interesting--
            • Shock Value
            • Creative
            • Genius
          • Appropriate
            • Not Offensive
          • Relevant 
            • Clearly Connects to Your Speech Topic
            • Explicitly State How It Connects
    • Colors Activity
      • Speech Groups
        • Share your results with your group.
        • Do you agree or disagree with the results? Why?
      • Colors Evidence Sheet
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • Complete Colors Evidence Sheet (Due Monday)
    • Activity #4--9/7/2012--Colors Inventory Journal--Page # (Due Monday)
      • Using the information from the Colors Speech Evidence Sheet, write approximately one page that states your primary color and explains whether you agree or disagree with the results of this inventory. Then list three characteristics to support your view. Use a real-life example for each individual characteristic listed. Make sure to summarize what you have written and finish with a closing statement.
    • Think about possible attention getters for your Colors Speech.
    • If possible, bring digital device to class on Monday to create your outline.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Monday--Colors Speech Assignment, Outline Writing, Sample Colors Speech
    • Tuesday--Delivery & Note Cards, Colors Speech Rubric Review, Peer Presentations
    • Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Thursday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Friday--Colors Speech Presentations

    Thursday, September 6, 2012

    9-6-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Collect Supplies
    • Check Special Object Speech Journal & Special Object Speech Reflection
    • Moodle Registration Questions
    • Hall Passes
    • Syllabus Discussion
    • Create Speech Groups
      • Introduce yourself.
      • Play 2 Truths-1 Lie--Share two truths and one lie. See if you can fool your group.
      • Share your current perspective about this class.
    • Special Object Speech Reflection & Discussion
      • Small Group/Class Discussion
        • Effective Elements of a Speech
        • Areas of Improvement
    • Colors Activity
      • Colors Inventories #1 & #2
    • Name Game
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • Complete Colors Inventories #1 & #2. (Due Friday)
    • Fill in the totals from Inventories #1 & #2 at the top of the Colors Information Sheet. (Due Friday)
    • Read about Green, Gold, Blue, & Orange on the Colors Information Sheet. Underline all characteristics that are true of you. (Due Friday)
    • Read About Oranges, About Golds, About Blues, & About Greens on the next two pages. Underline all characteristics that are true of you. (Due Friday)
    • Complete Inventory #1 Primary Color on Moodle. (Due Friday)
    • Complete Inventory #2 Primary Color on Moodle. (Due Friday)
    • Complete Colors Speech Inventory Results Forum on Moodle. (Optional)
    • Complete What do You Think is Your Primary Color? Forum on Moodle. (Optional)
    • If you have not yet done so, bring hand sanitizer or Kleenex and one of the following items to leave in the classroom for community consumption: glue sticks, pens, pencils, highlighters, or dry erase markers.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Friday--Attention Getters, Colors Speech Evidence Sheet, TurnItIn.com
    • Monday--Colors Speech Assignment, Outline Writing, Sample Colors Speech
    • Tuesday--Delivery & Note Cards, Colors Speech Rubric Review, Peer Presentations
    • Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Thursday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Friday--Colors Speech Presentations

    Wednesday, September 5, 2012

    9-5-2012 PS Happenings

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Seating Chart
    • Collect Student Information Sheets & Supplies
    • Moodle Registration Questions
    • Special Object Speech Journal
      • Activity #1--9/5/2012--Special Object Speech Journal---Page #
        • Write each person's name down when presenting. After their speech, list one thing they did well in their speech.
    • Special Object Speeches--Bring in an object (or picture) that has special meaning to you and/or represents you in some way.
      • Follow these guidelines for this speech:
        • Make sure to bring an object or picture of the object.
        • Speak for at least 1 minute.
        • Write your outline on a note card.
      • Organization
        • Introduce the object.
        • Explain the object in detail. Share the situation of that particular object.
        • Explain the significance/meaning/connection that you have to this object. What makes it special and/or important?
        • Conclude with a brief summary of your speech and a sentence that gives a sense of finality to your speech.
      • Grading
        • 5 Points--You must bring in an object or picture of your object.
        • 5 Points--Your speech lasts 1 minute or longer.
        • 5 Points--You are a respectful and engaged audience member. No phones, no homework, no ear buds, no talking, etc.
    • Name Game
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • Enroll in Mr. Buckley's Moodle class. (Due Thursday)
    • Bring hand sanitizer or Kleenex and one of the following items to leave in the classroom for community consumption: glue sticks, pens, pencils, highlighters, or dry erase markers. (Due Thursday)
    • Complete Special Object Speech Journal (Due Thursday)
    •  Activity #2--9/5/2012--Special Object Speech Reflection--Page #
        • After reviewing your notes of individual speeches, share three important things that you think make a good speech AND explain why each item helps to make a speech effective.
        • Share one thing that you noticed from the speeches that you think could be improved to make a significant difference in the effectiveness of a speech.
        • Finally, share the best thing about your speech and choose one thing you think you could do better in future speeches.
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Thursday--Begin Colors Speech Activities
    • Friday--Attention Getters, Colors Speech Evidence Sheet, TurnItIn.com
    • Monday--Colors Speech Assignment, Outline Writing, Sample Colors Speech
    • Tuesday--Delivery & Note Cards, Colors Speech Rubric Review, Peer Presentations
    • Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Thursday--Colors Speech Presentations
    • Friday--Colors Speech Presentations