Wednesday, March 27, 2013

3-27-2013 PS Happenings--FFT Analysis Part 1

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Fractured Fairy Tale Analysis
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Work on Analyzing FFT in Shrek Forever After (Due Thursday)
    • Complete BEFORE Deal with Rumpelstiltskin
    • Begin Filling Out AFTER Deal with Rumpelstiltskin
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Thursday--Fractured Fairy Tale Analysis

3-26-2013 PS Happenings--FFT Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • None
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Tuesday--Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
  • Wednesday--Fractured Fairy Tale Analysis
  • Thursday--Fractured Fairy Tale Analysis

Sunday, March 24, 2013

3-25-2013 PS Happenings--SUB--FFT Script Assignment

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Check Sound Effects & Props Homework
  • Fractured Fairy Tale
    • Revise and Polish Script
    • Practice Presentation AT LEAST 5 Times
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Post FINAL DRAFT of FFT Script on TurnItIn--Only ONE PERSON from each group needs to post on TurnItIn (Due Tuesady)
  • Prepare for Presentations (Due Tuesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Tuesday--Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
  • Wednesday--TBD
  • Thursday--TBD

Thursday, March 21, 2013

3-21-2013 PS Happenings--FFT Script Assignment

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Check Sound Effects & Props Homework
  • 3rd Quarter CUTOFF is FRIDAY, MARCH 22
    • All work must be submitted by cutoff or it becomes a ZERO
  • Fractured Fairy Tale
    • Write Script
    • Write Introduction
    • Work on Format of Script Assignment to be turned in
    • Work on Costumes, Props, Sound Effects
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete ROUGH DRAFT of FFT Script (Due Monday)
  • Practice for Presentations (Due Tuesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--3rd QUARTER CUTOFF, Fractured Fairy Tale Work Time, FFT Sign Ups
  • Monday--Fractured Fairy Tale Polishing & Practice
  • Tuesday--Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
  • Wednesday--TBD
  • Thursday--TBD

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

3-20-2013 PS Happenings--DPS& Fear Test, FFT Assignment

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • 3rd Quarter CUTOFF is FRIDAY, MARCH 22
    • All work must be submitted by cutoff or it becomes a ZERO
  • Fear & DPS Test
  • Fractured Fairy Tale
    • Establish Groups
    • Fractured Fairy Tale Presentation Assignment & Grading Rubric
    • FFT Work Time
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Come up with ideas for Fractured Fairy Tale Presentation (Due Thursday)
  • Complete Activity #17--3/20/2013--Fractured Fairy Tale Props & Sound Effects (Due Thursday)
    • List 5 possible props that could be used for your Fractured Fairy Tale.
    • List 5 possible sound effects that could be used for your Fractured Fairy Tale
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Thursday--Fractured Fairy Tale Work Time
  • Friday--3rd QUARTER CUTOFF, Fractured Fairy Tale Work Time
  • Monday--Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
  • Tuesday--Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
  • Wednesday--TBD
  • Thursday--TBD

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

3-19-2013 PS Happenings--DPS& Fear Review

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • 3rd Quarter CUTOFF is FRIDAY, MARCH 22
    • All work must be submitted by cutoff or it becomes a ZERO
  • Check DPS & Fear Worksheet
  • Dead Poets Society
    • Speech Groups
      • Discuss DPS & Fear Worksheet
      • Suicide IS NOT an Option
      • Class Discussion
      • Final Scene of DPS
      • Mr. Buckley's Thoughts
    • Hand out Fear & DPS Review Sheet
    • Individual Work Time
  • Fear Vocabulary
    • Fear                       The word “fear” refers to the biological process by which animals, including humans, secure the necessary energy to do a job, when the job to be done is one that really matters. (A job that really matters is one in which failure results in injury to either one’s physical and/or psychological self.)

      Self-Confidence          This word refers to the ability on an individual to predict with a rather high degree of probability, that what one ought to do, or what one is about to do, can be done with at least some degree of success or satisfaction.

      Useful                     A thing that is capable of satisfying certain needs is said to be useful.

      Desirable                  A thing that is needed to satisfy certain needs is said to be desirable.

      Public Appearance        This means that a human being comes into some relationship with others in such a way that others can or will evaluate his or her behavior and/or personality.
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • OPTIONAL--Complete Fear & DPS Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
  • Study for Fear & DPS Test (Due Wednesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Wednesday--Fear & DPS Test, Fractured Fairy Tale Unit
  • Thursday--Fractured Fairy Tale Work Time
  • Friday--3rd QUARTER CUTOFF, Fractured Fairy Tale Work Time
  • Monday--Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
  • Tuesday--Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
  • Wednesday--TBD
  • Thursday--TBD

Monday, March 18, 2013

3-18-2013 PS Happenings--DPS Part 3

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Dead Poets' Society
    • Collaborate on the DPS Study Guide Questions
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Questions for Dead Poets Society Study Guide (Due Monday)
  • Complete Fear DPS Fear Analysis Sheet (Due Tuesday)
  • Read Speech Fears & Self-Confidence DEFINITIONS & FACTS (Last 2 Pages) from the Fear Packet (Due Tuesday)
    • Common Misconceptions About Fear & Self-Confidence
    • Definitions
    • Admitted Facts
    • Fear Continuum
    • Five Basic Ideas for Developing Self-Confidence (Page 7)
    • Practical Tips for Dealing with Fear (Page 7)
  • Complete Definitions & Facts Journal (Due Tuesday)
    • Activity #16--3/13/2013--Definitions & Facts Journal
      • Select two facts/tips that will be personally most helpful for you. Write down each fact/tip and explain how it is helpful.
      • After listing these two facts/tips, answer this prompt:
        • As you reflect on what you have studied, learned, and discussed in the fear unit (case studies, conversations, journals, group discussions, top ten fears, personal fear inventory, etc.), share one thing you will take away from this unit that will help you when dealing with fear. be sure to explain in detail.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Tuesday--DPS & Fear Review, Begin Fractured Fairy Tale Unit
  • Wednesday--Fear & DPS Test, Fractured Fairy Tale Unit
  • Thursday--Fractured Fairy Tale Work Time
  • Friday--3rd QUARTER CUTOFF, Fractured Fairy Tale Work Time
  • Monday--Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
  • Tuesday--Fractured Fairy Tale Presentations
  • Wednesday--TBD
  • Thursday--TBD

Friday, March 15, 2013

3-15-2013 PS Happenings--SUB--Impromptu Speeches

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Game of the Week Contest
  • Impromptu Speeches
  • Dead Poets Society
    • Collaborate on the DPS Study Guide Questions
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Questions for Parts 1 & 2 of Dead Poets Society Study Guide (Due Monday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Monday--DPS Part 3

Thursday, March 14, 2013

3-14-2013 PS Happenings--DPS Part 2

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Personal Fear ANALYSIS Journal
  • Speech Groups Discussion
    • Activity #15--3/12/2013--Personal Fear ANALYSIS Journal
      • Break down a DIFFERENT fear experience using the elements that we discussed in today's case studies:
        • What were you actually afraid of?
        • On a scale of DISQUIET to ALARM, rate your fear level beforehand.
        • What physical fear reactions did you experience?
        • Did you realize that these physical fear reactions were normal?
        • Did you stay and deal with the situation or run from it?
        • Did any previous experience help you get through the fear? If so, what was it?
        • How would your perspective of this fear situation be different now that we've examined fear?
    • Dead Poets Society
      • Study Guide
      • Introduction to Dead Poets Society
      • DPS Part 1 (0:00-36:09)
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Questions for Part 1 of Dead Poets Society Study Guide (Due Thursday)
  • Read Speech Fears & Self-Confidence DEFINITIONS & FACTS (Last 2 Pages) from the Fear Packet (Due Thursday)
    • Common Misconceptions About Fear & Self-Confidence
    • Definitions
    • Admitted Facts
    • Fear Continuum
    • Five Basic Ideas for Developing Self-Confidence (Page 7)
    • Practical Tips for Dealing with Fear (Page 7)
  • Complete Definitions & Facts Journal (Due Thursday)
    • Activity #16--3/13/2013--Definitions & Facts Journal
      • Select two facts/tips that will be personally most helpful for you. Write down each fact/tip and explain how it is helpful.
      • After listing these two facts/tips, answer this prompt:
        • As you reflect on what you have studied, learned, and discussed in the fear unit (case studies, conversations, journals, group discussions, top ten fears, personal fear inventory, etc.), share one thing you will take away from this unit that will help you when dealing with fear. be sure to explain in detail.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Wednesday--DPS Part 1
  • Thursday--DPS Part 2
  • Friday--DPS Part 3

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

3-13-2013 PS Happenings--Fear Case Studies

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Personal Fear ANALYSIS Journal
  • Speech Groups Discussion
    • Activity #15--3/12/2013--Personal Fear ANALYSIS Journal
      • Break down a DIFFERENT fear experience using the elements that we discussed in today's case studies:
        • What were you actually afraid of?
        • On a scale of DISQUIET to ALARM, rate your fear level beforehand.
        • What physical fear reactions did you experience?
        • Did you realize that these physical fear reactions were normal?
        • Did you stay and deal with the situation or run from it?
        • Did any previous experience help you get through the fear? If so, what was it?
        • How would your perspective of this fear situation be different now that we've examined fear?
    • Dead Poets Society
      • Study Guide
      • Introduction to Dead Poets Society
      • DPS Part 1 (0:00-36:09)
        • Film
        • Group Work on Study Guide
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Questions for Part 1 of Dead Poets Society Study Guide (Due Thursday)
  • Complete DPS Journal #1 (Begin TODAY and fill out throughout the film)
    • Activity #16--3/13/2013--Dead Poets Society Character Fears
      • List the following characters:
        • Todd
        • Neil
        • Knox
        • Charlie
      • For each character:
        • Define Their Fear
        • Share Personal Fear Reactions of Each Character
        • Decide if the Character Engaged in FIGHT or FLIGHT
        • Explain if their FIGHT or FLIGHT was Brave or Cowardly
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Wednesday--DPS Part 1
  • Thursday--DPS Part 2
  • Friday--DPS Part 3

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

3-12-2013 PS Happenings--Fear Case Studies

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Personal Fear Experience Journal & Fear Case Studies
  • Speech Groups Discussion
    • Activity #14--3/11/2013--Personal Fear Experience Journal
      • Share one experience you've had in which you experienced intense FEAR. What were you scared of? What happened? How did you feel before, during, and after?
    • Fear Case Studies
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  •  Complete Personal Fear Experience Journal (Due Wednesday)
    • Activity #15--3/12/2013--Personal Fear ANALYSIS Journal
      • Break down a DIFFERENT fear experience using the elements that we discussed in today's case studies:
        • What were you actually afraid of?
        • On a scale of DISQUIET to ALARM, rate your fear level beforehand.
        • What physical fear reactions did you experience?
        • Did you realize that these physical fear reactions were normal?
        • Did you stay and deal with the situation or run from it?
        • Did any previous experience help you get through the fear? If so, what was it?
        • How would your perspective of this fear situation be different now that we've examined fear?
  • Complete Personal Fear Inventory on Pages 8-9 (Due Wednesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Wednesday--

Monday, March 11, 2013

3-8-2013 PS Happenings--Introduction to Fear Unit

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Journal & Reflection
  • Begin Fear Unit
    • Break into Speech Groups
    • Fear Clip
    • Activity #14--3/5/2013--Introduction to Fear Journal
      • Think back to your Colors Speech and Speech of Recognition & Acceptance. I want you to consider how fearful you were during your Colors Speech and Speech of Recognition & Acceptance.
        • Colors Speech
          • On a scale of 1 (NOT STRESSFUL AT ALL) to 10 (EXTREMELY STRESSFUL), how STRESSFUL was the Colors Speech BEFORE you presented?
          • Describe how you felt BEFORE the speech. Were you more fearful the day before or just before presenting? What reactions did you have? Butterflies in your stomach? Sweating? Nervous? Nothing?
          • How did you feel AFTER the speech? Were you relieved, still nervous, or frustrated?
        • Speech of Recognition & Acceptance
          • On a scale of 1 (NOT STRESSFUL AT ALL) to 10 (EXTREMELY STRESSFUL), how STRESSFUL was the Speech of Recognition & Acceptance BEFORE you presented?
          • Describe how you felt BEFORE the speech. Were you more fearful the day before or just before presenting? What reactions did you have? Butterflies in your stomach? Sweating? Nervous? Nothing?
          • How did you feel AFTER the speech? Were you relieved, still nervous, or frustrated?
      • Fear Continuum
    • Fear Factor Clip
    • Top Ten Fears
    • Death vs. Public Speaking
    • Create Case Study Groups
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Personal Fear Experience Journal (Due Tuesday)
    • Activity #15--3/5/2013--Personal Fear Experience Journal
      • Share one experience you've had in which you experienced intense FEAR. What were you scared of? What happened? How did you feel before, during, and after?
  • Read and answer Study Guide Questions on Pages 2-5 FOR ALL 3 CASE STUDIES (Due Tuesday)
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Tuesday--Fear Unit Case Studies & Discussion
    • Wednesday--Personal Fear Inventory

    3-7-2013 PS Happenings--State Hockey Tournament

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • State Hockey Tournament
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • None
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Friday--No School
    • Monday--Introduction to Fear Unit

    Wednesday, March 6, 2013

    3-6-2013 PS Happenings--Joke Day

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Game of the Week Contest
    • Check Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Journal & Reflection
    • Joke Day
      • Joke Day Presentations
        • Tomorrow (Wednesday), you will share TWO jokes with the class.
          • One joke can be taken from someone else.
          • One joke must be created by you.
        • Requirements
          • The joke should be PG-13 at most. (If you wouldn't be comfortable telling this joke to your parents or grandparents--or your Public Speaking teacher for that matter--it's best to come up with something else.)
          • Don't tell jokes that are based on offensive stereotypes. (The purpose of this speech is for all of us to have some fun and a few laughs, not hurt the feelings of others and/or make enemies. It's best to stay away from other teachers or students in the class, but if you'd like to poke fun at me or my class, that's OK.)
          • You may choose to present your two jokes with the aid of notecards, a manuscript, or from memory. (Any method is fine, really.)
          • Each joke does not have to be long. For example, knock-knock jokes are brief, but still meet the requirements of this assignment. (At most, your two jokes should total no more than 2 minutes.)
          • Your joke does not have to be funny. (As I've said before, 90% of students don't get my jokes and the 10% who do don't think they are funny. I'm not a natural comedian and I don't expect you to be either. And in some cases, a terribly bad joke turns out to be quite humorous because of how awful it really is. Even if the entire class stares at you with a blank zombie look, you will still earn full credit for presenting your two jokes.)
    • Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Debriefing
      • Speech Groups & Class Discussion
      • Complete Activity #13--3/4/2013--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Reflection (Due Wednesday)
        • Using your Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Journal, reflect on the speeches you viewed and your own speech experience:
          1. What were two common strengths in these speeches?
          2. What was one common growth area of improvement?
          3. What was your favorite part of this speech and related activities? Why?
          4. What was one strength of your speech?
          5. What was one area you felt you improved upon in comparison to previous speeches? (This may or may not be the strength of your speech.)
          6. What was one thing you would like to focus on to improve when presenting your next speech? What steps will you take to accomplish this?
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • None
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Thursday--Hockey Tournament
    • Friday--No School

    Monday, March 4, 2013

    3-5-2013 PS Happenings--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Due to the LATE START, today's assignments will be checked on Wednesday. Today you will prepare two jokes you will share tomorrow. Tomorry we will also debrief and discuss that Speech of Recognition & Acceptance.
    • Joke Day Presentations
      • Tomorrow (Wednesday), you will share TWO jokes with the class.
        • One joke can be taken from someone else.
        • One joke must be created by you.
      • Requirements
        • The joke should be PG-13 at most. (If you wouldn't be comfortable telling this joke to your parents or grandparents--or your Public Speaking teacher for that matter--it's best to come up with something else.)
        • Don't tell jokes that are based on offensive stereotypes. (The purpose of this speech is for all of us to have some fun and a few laughs, not hurt the feelings of others and/or make enemies. It's best to stay away from other teachers or students in the class, but if you'd like to poke fun at me or my class, that's OK.)
        • You may choose to present your two jokes with the aid of notecards, a manuscript, or from memory. (Any method is fine, really.)
        • Each joke does not have to be long. For example, knock-knock jokes are brief, but still meet the requirements of this assignment. (At most, your two jokes should total no more than 2 minutes.)
        • Your joke does not have to be funny. (As I've said before, 90% of students don't get my jokes and the 10% who do don't think they are funny. I'm not a natural comedian and I don't expect you to be either. And in some cases, a terribly bad joke turns out to be quite humorous because of how awful it really is. Even if the entire class stares at you with a blank zombie look, you will still earn full credit for presenting your two jokes.)
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • Write and practice your two jokes. (Due Wednesday)
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Wednesday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Debriefing & Discussion, Joke Day
    • Thursday--Hockey Tournament
    • Friday--No School

    3-4-2013 PS Happenings--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Game of the Week Contest
    • 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)
    • Complete Activity #13--3/4/2013--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Reflection (Due Tuesday)
      • Using your Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Journal, reflect on the speeches you viewed and your own speech experience:
        1. What were two common strengths in these speeches?
        2. What was one common growth area of improvement?
        3. What was your favorite part of this speech and related activities? Why?
        4. What was one strength of your speech?
        5. What was one area you felt you improved upon in comparison to previous speeches? (This may or may not be the strength of your speech.)
        6. What was one thing you would like to focus on to improve when presenting your next speech? What steps will you take to accomplish this?
    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
    • Friday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations
    • Monday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Presentations

    Friday, March 1, 2013

    3-1-2013 PS Happenings--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance Practice

    PLAN
    • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
    • Game of the Week Contest
    • 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