Thursday, February 28, 2013

2-28-2013 PS Happenings--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Practice

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Recognition & Acceptance Speech Rough Draft
  • Special Occasion Speech Quiz
    • You May Use Your Study Guide
  • Recognition & Acceptance Speech Presentations
    • Activity #12--2/28/2013--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Journal
      • Create a 3 column Chart:
        • Person's Name
        • Strengths (Write 2)
        • Growth Areas (Write 1)
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Upload Recognition & Acceptance Speech to TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
  • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
  • 5 Points Extra Credit--Bring a signed note stating that you presented in front of a parent. (Due Speech Day)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations
  • Monday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

2-27-2013 PS Happenings--Recognition & Acceptance Presentations

PLAN
  • SIGN UP FOR SPEECH
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Recognition & Acceptance Speech Rough Draft
  • Communication Styles Debriefing
  • Recognition & Acceptance Speech
    • Review Sign Ups
    • Review Grading Rubric
    • Questions?
    • Partner Exchange
      • Exchange scripts with your partner. Read the script through marking errors and awkward sentences. Make sure all parts of the speech content are present.
      • Polish any part of the script that requires improvement.
    • Partner Practice
      • Practice your speech in front of your partner.
    • Group Practice & Feedback
      • One set of partners will join with another set of partners.
      • One set of partners present their speeches while the other set of partners fill out the grading rubric.
      • Once finished, graders provide feedback.
      • Switch and repeat.
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Study for Special Occasion Speeches Quiz (Due Thursday)
  • Upload Recognition & Acceptance Speech to TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
  • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
  • 5 Points Extra Credit--Bring a signed note stating that you presented in front of a parent. (Due Speech Day)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Assignment
  • Monday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Work Day
  • Tuesday--Guest Speaker
  • Wednesday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Sign Ups, Rehearsal, Peer Feedback
  • Thursday--Special Occasion Speeches Quiz, Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations
  • Friday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations
  • Monday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

2-26-2013 PS Happenings--Communication Styles Guest Speaker

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Communication Styles
    • Guest Speaker
      • Kelly Miller from ITT Tech
      • Bulls, Tigers, Lambs, Owls
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Write a rough draft of your Recognition or Acceptance Speech (Due Wednesday)
  • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Assignment
  • Monday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Work Day
  • Tuesday--Guest Speaker
  • Wednesday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Sign Ups, Rehearsal, Peer Feedback
  • Thursday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations
  • Friday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations
  • Monday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations

Monday, February 25, 2013

2-25-2013 PS Happenings--Special Occasion Speeches Practice

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Check Special Occasion Speaking Study Guide
  • Recognition & Acceptance Speech
    • Sample Speeches of Recognition & Acceptance
    • Hand out Sample Manuscript for Speeches of Recognition & Acceptance
    • Speech Work Time in Media Center
      • Partner Discussion of Recognition & Acceptance Speech
      • Indpendent Script Writing
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Write a rough draft of your Recognition or Acceptance Speech (Due Wednesday)
  • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Assignment
  • Monday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Work Day
  • Tuesday--Guest Speaker
  • Wednesday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Sign Ups, Rehearsal, Peer Feedback
  • Thursday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations
  • Friday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations
  • Monday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations

Thursday, February 21, 2013

2-21-2013 PS Happenings--Special Occasion Speeches Introduction

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Hand Back Communication Test
  • Special Occasion Speeches Introduction
    • Buck's Intro
    • Sample Special Occasion Speeches
      • Student Feedback
      • Mr. B. Feedback
      • Special Occasion Notes
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Present and Turn In Your Parent Persuasive Speech (Due Friday)
  • Read Ceremonial Speaking: Speeches for Special Occasions (Due Friday)
  • Complete Ceremonial Speaking Study Guide (Due Friday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--Special Occasion Speech Assignment
  • Monday--Special Occasion Speech Work in Media Center
  • Tuesday--Communication Styles Guest Speaker
  • Wednesday--Special Occasion Speech Presentations
  • Thursday--Special Occasion Speech Presentations
  • Friday--Special Occasion Speech Presentations

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

2-20-2013 PS Happenings--Parent Persuasive Speech

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Check Parent Persuasive Speech Typed Outline
  • Parent Persuasive Speech Assignment
    • Sample Parent Persuasive Speech
    • Speech Groups
      • Discussion of Growth Area
        • Share your experience to this point in Public Speaking and how your have grown?
        • What ONE THING will you focus on to grow as a speaker during the Parent Persuasive Speech?
      • Explanation of Parent Persuasive Speech Presentation & Grading Rubric
      • Parent Persuasive Speech Practice
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Bring a typed outline of your Parent Persuasive Speech to class on Wednesday, February 20 (Due Wednesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Thursday--Special Occasion Speech Notes
  • Friday--Special Occasion Speech Assignment & Work in Media Center
  • Monday--Special Occasion Speech Work in Media Center
  • Tuesday--Communication Styles Guest Speaker
  • Wednesday--Special Occasion Speech Presentations

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

2-15-2013 PS Happenings--Parent Persuasive Speech

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Introduction to Communication Proces
    • Communication Process Test
  • Parent Persuasive Speech Assignment
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Bring a typed outline of your Parent Persuasive Speech to class on Wednesday, February 20 (Due Wednesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Monday--No School
  • Tuesday--No School

2-14-2013 PS Happenings--Impromptu Speeches

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Impromptu Speeches
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete the assigned sections of the Parent Persuasive Speech worksheet. (Due Friday)
  • Bring a typed outline of your Parent Persuasive Speech to class on Wednesday, February 20 (Due Wednesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--Parent Persuasive Speech
  • Monday--No School
  • Tuesday--No School

2-13-2013 PS Happenings--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Introduction to Communication Proces
    • Communication Process Test
  • Parent Persuasive Speech Assignment
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete the assigned sections of the Parent Persuasive Speech worksheet. (Due Friday)
  • Bring a typed outline of your Parent Persuasive Speech to class on Wednesday, February 20 (Due Wednesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Thursday--Doc Lock Talk/Impromptu Speeches
  • Friday--Parent Persuasive Speech
  • Monday--No School
  • Tuesday--No School

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

2-12-2013 PS Happenings--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Worksheet
  • Introduction to Communication Proces
    • Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Part 2
      • Review & Discussion of Part 5 Homework
      • Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
        • TV Show Example & Analysis
    • Communication Process Review Sheet
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Communication Process Review Sheet (Due Wednesday)
    • You may use ONLY this review sheet on the test.
  • Study for Communication Process Test (Due Wednesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Wednesday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech
  • Thursday--Doc Lock Talk/Impromptu Speeches
  • Friday--Parent Persuasive Speech
  • Monday--No School
  • Tuesday--No School

Monday, February 11, 2013

2-11-2013 PS Happenings--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Introduction to Communication Theory
    • Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Part 1
      • Review of Verbal, Vocal, &  Nonverbal Messages
      • Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
        • May the Force Be with You
        • Comedians are Masters of Messages
          • Will Ferrell
            • Cowbell
            • Chess Meet
            • Jeopardy
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Part 5 of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Activity (Due Tuesday)
    • Complete ALL 8 PERSONS.
    • Each person may have one, two, or three messages.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Tuesday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication Part 2, Communication Review
  • Wednesday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech
  • Thursday--Doc Lock Talk/Impromptu Speeches
  • Friday--Parent Persuasive Speech
  • Monday--No School
  • Tuesday--No School

Friday, February 8, 2013

2-8-2013 PS Happenings--Sweethearts Pepfest & Communication Activities

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Check Communication Scenario
  • Introduction to Communication Theory
    • Communication Process Presentation Sharing in Speech Groups
    • Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
    • Nonverbal Games
      • Which Came First?
      • Introductions All Around
      • Charades
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • None
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Monday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication
  • Tuesday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

Thursday, February 7, 2013

2-7-2013 PS Happenings--Communication Presentation

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Chapter 1--What Is Communication? Text & Study Guide
  • Introduction to Communication Theory
    • Communication Process Presentation
    • Drawing Activity
      • Activity #10--2/7/2013--Drawing Activity
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Communication Scenario Journal (Due Friday)
      • Write a communication scenario of at least one paragraph.
      • Create the communication model using the circular diagram Mr. Buckley shared in class.
        • Label each part of the Communication Process:
          • Sender
          • Message
          • Receiver
          • Feedback
          • Noise (or Interference)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--Communication Theory-Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
  • Monday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

2-6-2013 PS Happenings--Communication Unit

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Colors Speech Debriefing
    • Colors Speech Journal Reaction Activity
      • Activity #6--1/31/2013--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 #7--1/31/2013--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.
      • Activity #8--2/5/2013--Colors Speech Class Reflection (Due Wednesday)
        • Examining Activity #6 (Colors Speech Journal), answer the following questions:
          • What was the most common strength you listed?
          • What was the most common growth area you listed?
          • If you gave the class one suggestion/tip/piece of advice that would have the greatest impact, what would it be? Be sure to explain in detail?
    • 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 Thursday)
    • Available on Moodle
  • Complete Chapter 1--What Is Communication? Study Guide (Due Thursday)
    • If you do not complete this in class, you may obtain a copy of Chapter 1 from Moodle.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Thursday--Communication Theory-Communication Process Presentation, Drawing Activity
  • Friday--Communication Theory-Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
  • Monday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

2-5-2013 PS Happenings--Colors Speech Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Colors Speech Presentations
    • Speech Day Procedures
      • Timer
        • Give hand signals to speaker.
        • Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
      • Pre-Speech
        • Show Mr. Buckley your Note Cards
      • During Speech
        • Be a respectful and encouraging listener (5 Points)
          • Listen quietly
          • Put away phones and other electronic devices
          • No homework
          • No talking
          • Give eye contact and attention to the speaker
      • After Speech
        • Activity #6--1/31/2013 Colors Speech Journal
          • Create 3 Columns
            • Speaker's Name
            • List one strength from the speech
            • List one area that could be improved
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Wednesday)
      • Activity #7--1/31/2013--Colors Speech Reflection
        • 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.
    • Complete Colors Speech Class Reflection
      • Activity #8--2/5/2013--Colors Speech Class Reflection (Due Wednesday)
        • Examining Activity #6 (Colors Speech Journal), answer the following questions:
          • What was the most common strength you listed?
          • What was the most common growth area you listed?
          • If you gave the class one suggestion/tip/piece of advice that would have the greatest impact, what would it be? Be sure to explain in detail?
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Wednesday--Communication Theory Unit

Monday, February 4, 2013

2-4-12013 PS Happenings--Colors Speech Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Colors Speech Presentations
    • Speech Day Procedures
      • Timer
        • Give hand signals to speaker.
        • Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
      • Pre-Speech
        • Show Mr. Buckley your Note Cards
      • During Speech
        • Be a respectful and encouraging listener (5 Points)
          • Listen quietly
          • Put away phones and other electronic devices
          • No homework
          • No talking
          • Give eye contact and attention to the speaker
      • After Speech
        • Activity #6--1/31/2013 Colors Speech Journal
          • Create 3 Columns
            • Speaker's Name
            • List one strength from the speech
            • List one area that could be improved
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
    • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
    • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases (Due on Your Speech Day)
    • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
    • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Wednesday)
      • Activity #7--1/31/2013--Colors Speech Reflection
        • 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--Communication Theory Unit

Friday, February 1, 2013

2-1-2013 PS Happenings--Colors Speech Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Name Game
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Colors Speech Presentations
    • Speech Day Procedures
      • Timer
        • Give hand signals to speaker.
        • Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
      • Pre-Speech
        • Show Mr. Buckley your Note Cards
      • During Speech
        • Be a respectful and encouraging listener (5 Points)
          • Listen quietly
          • Put away phones and other electronic devices
          • No homework
          • No talking
          • Give eye contact and attention to the speaker
      • After Speech
        • Activity #6--1/31/2013 Colors Speech Journal
          • Create 3 Columns
            • Speaker's Name
            • List one strength from the speech
            • List one area that could be improved
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
    • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
    • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases (Due on Your Speech Day)
    • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
    • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Wednesday)
      • Activity #7--1/31/2013--Colors Speech Reflection
        • 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--Colors Speech Presentations
  • Tuesday--Colors Speech Presentations
  • Wednesday--Communication Theory Unit

1-31-2013 PS Happenings--Colors Speech Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Name Game
  • Colors Speech Presentations
    • Speech Day Procedures
      • Timer
        • Give hand signals to speaker.
        • Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
      • Pre-Speech
        • Show Mr. Buckley your Note Cards
      • During Speech
        • Be a respectful and encouraging listener (5 Points)
          • Listen quietly
          • Put away phones and other electronic devices
          • No homework
          • No talking
          • Give eye contact and attention to the speaker
      • After Speech
        • Activity #6--1/31/2013 Colors Speech Journal
          • Create 3 Columns
            • Speaker's Name
            • List one strength from the speech
            • List one area that could be improved
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
    • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
    • Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases (Due on Your Speech Day)
    • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
    • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Wednesday)
      • Activity #7--1/31/2013--Colors Speech Reflection
        • 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--Colors Speech Presentations