10-23-2014 PS--Speech Signups, Sample Speech, Work Time

PLAN

• Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
• Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
• Discuss Commencement Speech
• Discuss in your speech groups:
• Share what you wrote so far.
• Share your plan for the rest of your speech.
• What do you feel good about regarding your speech?
• What support could you use from your speech group regarding your speech?
• Commencement Speech Analysis
• Cici Holmquist 2014 EHS Commencement Speech
• Activity #32--DATE-CiCi Holmquist Speech Journal
• BEFORE SPEECH
• Share one important thing that you believe is imperative in presenting an excellent commencement speech.
• DURING SPEECH
• How did Cici connect with her audience?
• Write down at least one quote from Cici's speech.
• Write down at least one message from Cici's speech.
• AFTER SPEECH
• Compare Matt's speech to Cici's speech:
• How were they similar?
• How were they different?
• What did Cici do well?
• What growth areas could Cici focus on?
• Group Share
• Class Discussion
• Commencement Speech Student Presentation
• Activity #33--Commencement Speech Journal
• Create 3 Columns
• Speaker's Name
• List one strength of the speech.
• List one growth area for the speaker.
• Commencement Speech Grading Rubric
• Work Time
• Plan for Future Classes

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

• Complete a FINAL DRAFT of your commencement speech and upload to TurnItIn. (Due On Your Speech Day)
• Practice Commencement Speech (Due Before Your Speech Day)
• 2 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT--Bring in a signed note from a parent stating you presented your commencement speech for them. (Due On Your Speech Day)

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Friday--Commencement Speech Presentations
• Monday--Commencement Speech Presentations
• Tuesday--Commencement Speech Presentations