Friday, December 20, 2013

12-20-2013 PS--The King's Speech Paideia Seminar

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Packer Contest
    • Steelers @ Packers
    • Packers @ Bears
  • Check The King's Speech Analysis
  • The King's Speech Paideia Seminar
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • None--Have a great winter break!
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • WINTER BREAK

Thursday, December 19, 2013

12-19-2013 PS--The King's Speech Part 3

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Article #3
  • Activity #61--12/17/2013--An Australian Cures Defect in King's Speech
    • Read Part 3--Friendly Calls
  • The King's Speech--Part 3
    • Chapters 14-21 (1:14:28-1:51:27)
      • Chapter 13 is Repeated from Yesterday
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Activity #64--12/19/2013--The King's Speech Analysis (Due Friday)
    • Now that we've finished viewing The King's Speech, respond to the following prompts in preparation for tomorrow's Paideia Seminar:
      • Stage 1
        • What is one important/memorable thing that took place during the film?
        • What is one meaningful thematic idea/message in the film.
        • Extend the film to your own personal experience. What is one thing you can take away from the film that can apply to your public speaking and/or personal life experience?
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Friday--The King's Speech Paideia Seminar
  • WINTER BREAK

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

12-18-2013 PS--The King's Speech Part 2

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Article #2
  • Activity #61--12/17/2013--An Australian Cures Defect in King's Speech
    • Read Part 2--Friendly Calls
  • The King's Speech--Part 2
    • Chapters 7-13 (34:23-1:14:28)
      • Chapter 7 is Repeated from Yesterday
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Activity #63--12/18/2013--Article #3: Lesson on Public Speaking From The King's Speech (Due Thursday)
    • Lessons on Public Speaking From The King's Speech
      • Read the article.
      • Annotate (Underline or Highlight) important passages in the article.
      • After reading the article, complete the following:
        • Jesse Desjardins shares 5 tips on how to communicate better. If you were going to create your own 3 tips on how to communicate better--and you could only use ONE of the tips Desjardins listed, what 3 tips would you give? List them as 1-2-3.
        • Write one thing you will take away from the article.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Thursday--The King's Speech Part 3

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

12-17-2013 PS--The King's Speech Part 1

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Article #1
  • Hand Out An Australian Cures Defect in King's Speech
    • Activity #61--12/17/2013--An Australian Cures Defect in King's Speech
      • Read Part 1
  • The King's Speech--Part 1
    • Chapters 1-8 (0:00-38:41)
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Activity #62--12/17/2013--Article #2: Why We Love The King's Speech (Due Wednesday)
    • Why We Love The King's Speech!
      • Read the article.
      • Annotate (Underline or Highlight) important passages in the article.
      • After reading the article, complete the following:
        • Write a one-sentence summary of the article.
        • Write two important points from the article.
        • Write one thing you will take away from the article.
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
      • Activity #57--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Reflection
        • Congratulations! You've completed your Great Speech Presentation! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
          • What was your favorite part of this 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 this 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--The King's Speech Part 2
  • Thursday--The King's Speech Part 3

Monday, December 16, 2013

12-16-2013 PS--Great Speech Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Packer Contest
    • Packers @ Dallas
  • Great Speech Presentations
    • Activity #55--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Chart
      • Create a 3 Column Chart:
        • Write Person's Name
        • List 2 Strengths
        • Share 1 Growth Area
    • Activity #56--11/6/2013--Great Speech Presentation Grade
  • Activity #58--12/16/2013--25 Speeches That Changed the World
    • This video clip shares 25 speeches that this person believed changed the world. This is a SUBJECTIVE list chosen by one individual, but it provides 25 possible speeches you COULD choose to use for your Great Speech Presentation.
    • Create 2 Columns
      • Column 1--Title/Subject of Speech
      • Column 2--Who Gave the Speech
        • Don't worry if you miss a few of the speeches. You will have a chance to collaborate with your speech group for any that you missed.
    • If you were going to share one of these speeches for your Great Speech Presentation, which one would you choose? Why?
  • The King's Speech
    • Hand out The King's Speech Related Articles
      • Activity #59--12/16/2013--The King's Speech Related Articles
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Activity #60--12/16/2013--Article #1: Inspired to Speak Reaction (Due Tuesday)
    • Inspired to Speak: The King's Speech
      • Read the article.
      • Annotate (Underline or Highlight) important passages in the article.
      • After reading the article, complete the following:
        • This article lists 5 recurring themes in the film. Pick ONE of the 5 themes listed and respond to the following:
          • Which theme did you select?
          • Explain how that theme connects to your actual speaking experience in this class.
  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
    • Upload Great Speech Presentation Manuscript to TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
    • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
    • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring a signed note stating that you presented in front of a parent. (Due Speech Day)
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
      • Activity #57--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Reflection
        • Congratulations! You've completed your Great Speech Presentation! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
          • What was your favorite part of this 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 this 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--The King's Speech Part 1
  • Wednesday--The King's Speech Part 2
  • Thursday--The King's Speech Part 3

Friday, December 13, 2013

12-13-2013 PS--Great Speech Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Great Speech Presentations
    • Activity #55--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Chart
      • Create a 3 Column Chart:
        • Write Person's Name
        • List 2 Strengths
        • Share 1 Growth Area
    • Activity #56--11/6/2013--Great Speech Presentation Grade
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
    • Upload Great Speech Presentation Manuscript to TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
    • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
    • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring a signed note stating that you presented in front of a parent. (Due Speech Day)
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
      • Activity #57--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Reflection
        • Congratulations! You've completed your Great Speech Presentation! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
          • What was your favorite part of this 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 this 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--Great Speech Presentations
  • Tuesday--The King's Speech Part 1
  • Wednesday--The King's Speech Part 2
  • Thursday--The King's Speech Part 3

12-12-2013 PS--Great Speech Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Great Speech Presentations
    • Activity #55--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Chart
      • Create a 3 Column Chart:
        • Write Person's Name
        • List 2 Strengths
        • Share 1 Growth Area
    • Activity #56--11/6/2013--Great Speech Presentation Grade
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
    • Upload Great Speech Presentation Manuscript to TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
    • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
    • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring a signed note stating that you presented in front of a parent. (Due Speech Day)
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
      • Activity #57--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Reflection
        • Congratulations! You've completed your Great Speech Presentation! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
          • What was your favorite part of this 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 this 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--Great Speech Presentations

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

12-11-2013 PS--EARLY RELEASE--Great Speech Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Great Speech Presentations
    • Activity #55--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Chart
      • Create a 3 Column Chart:
        • Write Person's Name
        • List 2 Strengths
        • Share 1 Growth Area
    • Activity #56--11/6/2013--Great Speech Presentation Grade
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
    • Upload Great Speech Presentation Manuscript to TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
    • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
    • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring a signed note stating that you presented in front of a parent. (Due Speech Day)
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
      • Activity #57--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Reflection
        • Congratulations! You've completed your Great Speech Presentation! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
          • What was your favorite part of this 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 this 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--Great Speech Presentations
  • Friday--Great Speech Presentations

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

12-10-2013 PS--Great Speech Presentations

PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Great Speech Presentations
    • Activity #55--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Chart
      • Create a 3 Column Chart:
        • Write Person's Name
        • List 2 Strengths
        • Share 1 Growth Area
    • Activity #56--11/6/2013--Great Speech Presentation Grade
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
    • Upload Great Speech Presentation Manuscript to TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
    • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
    • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring a signed note stating that you presented in front of a parent. (Due Speech Day)
  • If you HAVE presented your speech:
    • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
      • Activity #57--12/10/2013--Great Speech Presentation Reflection
        • Congratulations! You've completed your Great Speech Presentation! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
          • What was your favorite part of this 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 this 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--Great Speech Presentations
  • Thursday--Great Speech Presentations
  • Friday--Great Speech Presentations

Monday, December 9, 2013

12-9-2013 PS--Great Speeches Peer Presentations


PLAN

  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Great Speech Manuscript Rough Draft
  • Packer Contest
    • Atlanta @ Pack
  • Great Speeches Presentation
    • Speech Groups
      • Great Speech Presentation Sign Ups
    • Great Speeches Resources Links
      • Great Speech Lib Guide
        • Use this as a resource to find Great Speeches and as a guide for your speech.
      • EasyBib
        • Use this for citing the speech you select.
    • Great Speech Example #3
    • Great Speech Peer Presentations
      • Present Great Speech Presentation to Speech Group
      • Fill out Great Speech Presentation Grading Rubric and Provide Feedback to Presenter
      • Revise and Practice Great Speech Presentation
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Upload Great Speeches Manuscript (Due Speech Day)
  • Practice Great Speeches Presentations (Due Speech Day)
  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
    • Upload Great Speech Manuscript to TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
    • PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH in preparation for Formal Presentation. (Due Speech Day)
    • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring a signed note stating that you presented in front of a parent. (Due Speech Day)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Tuesday--Great Speeches Presentations
  • Wednesday--Great Speeches Presentations
  • Thursday--Great Speeches Presentations
  • Friday--The King's Speech

Friday, December 6, 2013

12-6-2013 PS--Great Speeches Work


PLAN

  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check Possible Great Speeches for Great Speech Presentation
  • Packer Contest
    • Atlanta @ Pack
  • Great Speeches Presentation
    • Speech Groups
      • Share Possible Great Speeches for Great Speech Presentation
    • Great Speeches Resources Links
      • Great Speech Lib Guide
        • Use this as a resource to find Great Speeches and as a guide for your speech.
      • EasyBib
        • Use this for citing the speech you select.
    • Great Speech Example #2
      • We are VIRGINA TECH
        • Activity #52--12/6/2013--Great Speech #2
          • This brief speech was impactful as it followed the Virgina Tech Mass shootings. Although many aspects of delivery would be considered weak, it still qualifies as a great speech in my book. List at least 3 strengths of this speech.
        • Group Share & Class Share
    • Great Speech Support
      • Questions?
      • Rough Draft Writing Time
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Activity #53--12/6/2013--Great Speeches Presentation Rough Draft (Due Monday)
    • Write or type a rough draft of your speech. Be ready to PRESENT your speech to your speech group on Monday.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Monday--Great Speeches SIGN UPS, Peer Practice & Feedback
  • Tuesday--Great Speeches Presentations
  • Wednesday--Great Speeches Presentations
  • Thursday--Great Speeches Presentations
  • Friday--The King's Speech

Thursday, December 5, 2013

12-5-2013 PS--Great Speeches Presentation Introduction


PLAN

  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • BaFa BaFa Wrap Up
    • Mr. Buckley's Final Thoughts
    • BaFa BaFa Survey Results
  • Great Speeches Presentation
    • Speech Groups
    • Nexus 7 Commercial
    • Hand Out Great Speeches Presentation Assignment
    • Ms. Swenson Presentation
      • Great Speech Lib Guide
        • Use this as a resource to find Great Speeches and as a guide for your speech.
      • EasyBib
        • Use this for citing the speech you select.
    • Great Speech Example #1
      • Ellen DeGeneres' 2009 Commencement Speech at Tulane University
        • Activity #50--12/5/2013--Great Speech #1
          • Ellen's speech is viewed by many as a Great Speech. List at least five strengths of Ellen's speech.
        • Group Share & Class Share
    • Begin researching for a possible Great Speech for your presentation.
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete BaFa BaFa Intercultural Communication Simulation Survey (Due Friday)
    • Click on Link Above or in Moodle 
  • Complete Activity #51--12/5/2013--Possible Great Speeches for Great Speech Presentation
    • List 3 possible great speeches for your presentation. For each speech, complete the following:
      • Provide a one-sentence summary of the speech.
      • In one sentence, explain why you consider this to be a "great speech."
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Thursday--Begin Great Speeches Assignment & Media Center Presentation
  • Friday--Great Speeches Work Day
  • Monday--Great Speeches SIGN UPS, Peer Practice & Feedback
  • Tuesday--Great Speeches Presentations
  • Wednesday--Great Speeches Presentations
  • Thursday--Great Speeches Presentations
  • Friday--The King's Speech

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

12-4-2013 PS--BaFa BaFa Debriefing & Discussion


PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check BaFa BaFa Journal
  • Intercultural Communication Simulation
  • BaFa BaFa--Debriefing & Discussion
    • Divide into two groups
    • The Picard Principle of Intercultural Communication
      • Questions to Consider:
        • What two cultures exist in this episode?
          • The Federation (Captain Picard)
          • The Tamarians 
        • The Tamarians are considered "incomprehensible," but Captain Picard believes ???
        • The Tamarian Captain throws a dagger at Picard's feet. Picard believes the Tamarian Captain wants to fight so he throws it back at his feet. Is fighting the real intention of the Tamarian Captain? What else could that gesture mean?
        • The Tamarian Captain throws fire at Picard's feet. What might this gesture mean?
        • At what point does a "breakthrough" in communication seem to occur? How do you know this?
    • Activity #49--12/4/2013--BaFa BaFa Debriefing & Discussion
      • Part 1--Make 3 columns
        • ALPHANS Answer These Questions
          • Words That Describe Betans
          • Visiting Betans Seemed
          • Visiting Alphans Felt
        • BETANS Answer These Questions
          • Words That Describe Alphans
          • Visiting Alphans Seemed
          • Visiting Betans Felt
      • Part 2--When visiting, how did you cope with being in a different culture? In other words, how did you react to being a stranger in a different culture?
      • Part 3--Discovery of Other Culture
        • BETANS--Ask Alphans questions about the rules of the Alpha culture.
        • ALPHANS--Ask Betans questions about the rules of the Beta culture.
      • Part 4--Reflection
        • How did it feel to answer questions about your own culture?
        • Did anyone make assumptions about the rules of the other culture that weren't correct? Give an example.
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Thursday--Begin Great Speeches Assignment & Media Center Presentation
  • Friday--Great Speeches Work Day

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

12-3-2013 PS--BaFa BaFa Part 2


PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Check BaFa BaFa Hypotheses
  • Intercultural Communication Simulation
    • BaFa BaFa--Part 2
      • Divide into two cultures
      • Review Observer Notes & Formulate Social Norms and Game Hypotheses
      • Create Visitor Groups
      • Send Visitor Groups
        • Group 1
          • 3 Minutes
          • Debrief
            • Share Your Experience
            • Ask Questions of Visitors
            • Formulate Additional Hypotheses
        • Group 2
          • 5 Minutes
          • Debrief
            • Share Your Experience
            • Ask Questions of Visitors
            • Formulate Additional Hypotheses 
        • Group 3
          • 7 Minutes
          • Debrief
            • Share Your Experience
            • Ask Questions of Visitors
            • Formulate Additional Hypotheses 
      • Reconvene
        • If Time Permits
          • Stereotypes Intercultural Communication
        • Wrap Up
          • Please DO NOT Share Your Culture's Norms and Rules with Others
            • It Diminishes the Effectiveness of the Simulation
            • You WILL Eventually Find Out About the Other Culture's Norms and Rules
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Activity #48--12/3/2013--BaFa BaFa Journal. (Due Wednesday)
    • List your culture (Alpha & Beta).
    • Write about your personal experience when visiting the other culture? What happened? How did you feel?
    • What do you think are some of the social norms (rules) of the other culture?
    • What do you think are some of the rules of the other culture's game?
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Wednesday--BaFa BaFa Debriefing, Begin Great Speeches Unit
  • Thursday--Great Speeches Assignment & Media Center Presentation
  • Friday--Great Speeches Work Day

Monday, December 2, 2013

12-2-2013 PS--BaFa BaFa Part 1


PLAN
  • Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
  • Packer Contest
    • Vikings @ Packers
    • Packers @ Lions
  • Intercultural Communication Simulation
    • BaFa BaFa--Part 1
      • Intercultural Communication Adventure with Little Pilot
      • Introduction (PowerPoint)
      • Divide into two cultures
      • Learn and practice culture
      • Send observer
      • Observer report & group hypotheses
  • Wrap Up
    • Please DO NOT Share Your Culture's Norms and Rules with Others
      • It Diminishes the Effectiveness of the Simulation
      • You WILL Eventually Find Out About the Other Culture's Norms and Rules
HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
  • Complete Activity #47--12/2/2013--BaFa BaFa Hypotheses (Due Tuesday)
    • What culture (Alpha or Beta) do you belong to?
    • What one thing most surprised you about your culture when you were learning it? Why?
    • What one thing most surprised you about the other culture when you observed or heard the report from observers?
    • What are 3 hypotheses you have about the other culture?
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
  • Tuesday--BaFa BaFa Intercultural Communication Activity
  • Wednesday--BaFa BaFa, Begin Great Speeches Unit