3-6-2014 PS--Commencement Speech, EHS Example

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Game of the Week
• Homework Check - Share with your group while I walk around.
• Write down one or two EHS memories/stories that could be effectively used in your speech.  REMEMBER: The commencement speech is a positive sending off of the entire student body.  Make sure your story is one that many students will relate to.  You can talk about yourself, but make it meaningful to the class.
• Discuss with class.
• Pass out EHS Official Graduation Speech Evaluation Rubric / Manuscript Examples
• Speech Sign Up
• Friday - Volunteer to be evaluated?
• Commencement Speech Analysis
• Activity #36--3/6/2014--Matt Huppert EHS Commencement Speech
• Matt Huppert EHS Commencement Speech
• DURING SPEECH
• How did Matt connect with his audience?
• Write down at least one quote from Matt's speech.
• Write down at least one message from Matt's speech.
• AFTER SPEECH
• As we wrap up analyzing commencement speeches, list the 3 most important things that you would like to focus on to present your best commencement speech.
• Discussion
• Joke Day!

HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)

• Complete a rough draft of your INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH of your commencement speech. (Due Friday)
• Activity #37--3/7/2014--Commencement Speech Manuscript Rough Draft
• Bring a printed version of your manuscript to class on Monday

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Friday--Peer Commencement Speech Review
• Monday--Present Commencement Speeches
• Tuesday--Present Commencement Speeches
• Wednesday--Present Commencement Speeches