Friday, November 21, 2014

2014-11-21 PS--Guest Speaker

PLAN
  • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
  • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
  • Packer Contest
  • Guest Speaker--Kelly Brinkman, Minnesota School of Business
    • The Power of Communication
    • Plan for Future Classes
    HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
    • None--HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING!
              UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
              • Monday--TBA

              Thursday, November 20, 2014

              11-20-2014 PS--The King's Speech Part 3

              PLAN
              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
              • Great Speech Presentations Debriefing
                • If you HAVE presented your speech: (DUE Tuesday)
                  • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
                    • Activity #44--DATE--Great Speech 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.
              • The King's Speech--Part 3
                • Chapters 13-21 (1:11:44-1:51:27)
                  • Chapter 13 is Repeated from Yesterday
                • Plan for Future Classes
                HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                • None
                          UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                          • Friday--Guest Speaker--The Power of Communication

                          Wednesday, November 19, 2014

                          11-19-2014 PS--The King's Speech Part 2

                          PLAN
                          • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                          • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                          • The King's Speech--Part 2
                            • Chapters 7-13 (34:23-1:14:28)
                              • Chapter 7 is Repeated from Yesterday
                            • Plan for Future Classes
                            HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                            • None
                                      UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                      • Thursday--The King's Speech
                                      • Friday--Guest Speaker--The Power of Communication

                                      Tuesday, November 18, 2014

                                      11-18-2014 PS--The King's Speech Part 1

                                      PLAN
                                      • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                      • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                      • Great Speech Presentations Debriefing
                                        • If you HAVE presented your speech: (DUE Tuesday)
                                          • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
                                            • Activity #44--DATE--Great Speech 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.
                                      • The King's Speech--Part 1
                                        • Chapters 1-8 (0:00-38:41)
                                      • Plan for Future Classes
                                      HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                      • None
                                              UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                              • Wednesday--The King's Speech
                                              • Thursday--The King's Speech
                                              • Friday--Guest Speaker--The Power of Communication

                                              Monday, November 17, 2014

                                              11-17-2014 PS--Great Speech Presentations

                                              PLAN
                                              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                              • Packer Contest
                                                • Packers @ Eagles
                                              • Great Speech Presentations
                                                • Activity #42--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Chart
                                                  • Create a 4 Column Chart:
                                                    • Write Person's Name
                                                    • List Their Speech
                                                    • Identify 2 Strengths
                                                    • Share 1 Growth Area
                                                • Activity #43--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Grade
                                              • Plan for Future Classes
                                              HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                              • Upload Great Speeches Manuscript (Due Speech Day)
                                              • Share Your Video Link on GoogleDocs
                                              • Practice Great Speeches Presentations (Due Speech Day)
                                              • If you HAVE presented your speech: (DUE Tuesday)
                                                • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
                                                  • Activity #44--DATE--Great Speech 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
                                                      • Wednesday--The King's Speech
                                                      • Thursday--The King's Speech
                                                      • Friday--Guest Speaker--The Power of Communication

                                                      Friday, November 14, 2014

                                                      11-14-2014 PS--Great Speech Presentations

                                                      PLAN
                                                      • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                      • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                      • Packer Contest
                                                        • Packers @ Eagles
                                                      • Great Speech Presentations
                                                        • Activity #42--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Chart
                                                          • Create a 4 Column Chart:
                                                            • Write Person's Name
                                                            • List Their Speech
                                                            • Identify 2 Strengths
                                                            • Share 1 Growth Area
                                                        • Activity #43--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Grade
                                                      • Plan for Future Classes
                                                      HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                      • Upload Great Speeches Manuscript (Due Speech Day)
                                                      • Share Your Video Link on GoogleDocs
                                                      • Practice Great Speeches Presentations (Due Speech Day)
                                                      • If you HAVE presented your speech: (DUE Tuesday)
                                                        • Complete Great Speech Presentation Reflection:
                                                          • Activity #44--DATE--Great Speech 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.
                                                      • 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)
                                                              • Monday--Great Speech Presentations
                                                              • Tuesday--The King's Speech
                                                              • Wednesday--The King's Speech
                                                              • Thursday--The King's Speech
                                                              • Friday--Guest Speaker--The Power of Communication

                                                              Wednesday, November 12, 2014

                                                              11-13-2014 PS--SUB--Impromptu Speeches

                                                              PLAN
                                                              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                              • Impromptu Speeches
                                                                • 10 Point Activity
                                                                • YOU get to come up with your own topic for this impromptu speech using the "I believe" statement.
                                                                  • I believe...
                                                              HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                              • Upload Great Speeches Manuscript (Due Speech Day)
                                                              • Share Your Video Link on GoogleDocs
                                                              • 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)
                                                                      • Friday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                      • Monday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                      • Tuesday--The King's Speech
                                                                      • Wednesday--The King's Speech
                                                                      • Thursday--The King's Speech
                                                                      • Friday--Guest Speaker

                                                                      11-12-2014 PS--Great Speech Presentations

                                                                      PLAN
                                                                      • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                      • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                      • Packer Contest
                                                                        • Bears @ Packers
                                                                      • Great Speech Presentations
                                                                        • Activity #42--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Chart
                                                                          • Create a 4 Column Chart:
                                                                            • Write Person's Name
                                                                            • List Their Speech
                                                                            • Identify 2 Strengths
                                                                            • Share 1 Growth Area
                                                                        • Activity #43--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Grade
                                                                      • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                      HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                                      • Upload Great Speeches Manuscript (Due Speech Day)
                                                                      • Share Your Video Link on GoogleDocs
                                                                      • 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)
                                                                              • Thursday--Impromptu Speeches
                                                                              • Friday--Great Speeches Presentations

                                                                              11-11-2014 PS--Great Speech Presentations

                                                                              PLAN
                                                                              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                              • Packer Contest
                                                                                • Bears @ Packers
                                                                              • Great Speech Presentations
                                                                                • Activity #42--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Chart
                                                                                  • Create a 4 Column Chart:
                                                                                    • Write Person's Name
                                                                                    • List Their Speech
                                                                                    • Identify 2 Strengths
                                                                                    • Share 1 Growth Area
                                                                                • Activity #43--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Grade
                                                                              • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                              HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                                              • Upload Great Speeches Manuscript (Due Speech Day)
                                                                              • Share Your Video Link on GoogleDocs
                                                                              • 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)
                                                                                      • Wednesday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                      • Thursday--Great Speeches Presentations

                                                                                      Monday, November 10, 2014

                                                                                      11-10-2014 PS--Great Speech Presentations

                                                                                      PLAN
                                                                                      • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                                      • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                                      • Packer Contest
                                                                                        • Bears @ Packers
                                                                                      • Great Speech Presentations
                                                                                        • Activity #42--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Chart
                                                                                          • Create a 4 Column Chart:
                                                                                            • Write Person's Name
                                                                                            • List Their Speech
                                                                                            • Identify 2 Strengths
                                                                                            • Share 1 Growth Area
                                                                                        • Activity #43--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Grade
                                                                                      • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                      HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                                                      • Upload Great Speeches Manuscript (Due Speech Day)
                                                                                      • Share Your Video Link on GoogleDocs
                                                                                      • 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, November 7, 2014

                                                                                              11-7-2014 PS--Great Speeches Analysis & Work

                                                                                              PLAN
                                                                                              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                                              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                                              • Packer Contest
                                                                                                • Bears @ Packers LIVE
                                                                                              • Collect Parent Persuasive Speech
                                                                                                • Place worksheet with Parent Signature FACING UP.
                                                                                                • Staple TYPED outline beneath worksheet.
                                                                                              • Speech Topic List Check
                                                                                              • Speech Sign Ups
                                                                                              • Great Speeches Presentation
                                                                                                • Share your current status and questions with speech group.
                                                                                                • Q & A with Mr. Buckley
                                                                                              • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                              HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                                                              • Upload Great Speeches Manuscript (Due Speech Day)
                                                                                              • Share Your Video Link on GoogleDocs
                                                                                              • 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)
                                                                                                      • Thursday--Parent Persuasive Speech Due, Debriefing, Great Speeches Analysis & Work
                                                                                                      • Friday--Great Speeches Sign Ups, Peer Presentations
                                                                                                      • Monday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                      • Tuesday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                      • Wednesday--Great Speeches Presentations

                                                                                                      Wednesday, November 5, 2014

                                                                                                      11-6-2014 PS--SUB--Parent Persuasive Speech Debriefing, Great Speeches Presentation Work

                                                                                                      PLAN
                                                                                                      • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                                                      • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                                                      • Collect Parent Persuasive Speech
                                                                                                        • Place worksheet with Parent Signature FACING UP.
                                                                                                        • Staple TYPED outline beneath worksheet.
                                                                                                      • Parent Persuasive Speech Debriefing
                                                                                                        • Speech Groups
                                                                                                          • Reflection
                                                                                                            • What answer did you receive?
                                                                                                              • Yes
                                                                                                              • No
                                                                                                              • Maybe
                                                                                                              • Yes-But
                                                                                                            • What reasons were given for the answer you received?
                                                                                                            • What is one thing you can take away from this speech to help you become a better speaker? Explain.
                                                                                                          • Parent Persuasive Speech Feedback
                                                                                                            • Fist to 5 Group Rating
                                                                                                              • Variety
                                                                                                              • Interesting/Engaging
                                                                                                              • Worthwhile
                                                                                                      • Check Possible Great Speeches
                                                                                                      • Great Speech Example #2
                                                                                                        • Great Speech Example #2
                                                                                                          • Review of 9/11
                                                                                                          • George W. Bush's "The Night of 9-11-01" Speech
                                                                                                          • George W. Bush's "Ground Zero Bullhorn" Speech
                                                                                                            • Activity #40--DATE--Great Speech #2
                                                                                                              • George W. Bush's Bullhorn speech is viewed by many as a Great Speech. List at least 3 strengths of this speech.
                                                                                                              • List 3 reasons why you think this might be considered a Great Speech.
                                                                                                      • Great Speeches Presentation
                                                                                                        • Hand out Great Speech Presentation Assignment
                                                                                                          • Activity #41--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Assignment
                                                                                                        • Begin writing your Great Speech Presentation Manuscript
                                                                                                      • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                                      HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                                                                      • Write Great Speech Presentation Manuscript Rough Draft (DUE Friday)
                                                                                                      • Present your Speech to Parent/Guardian (DUE Thursday)
                                                                                                      • Submit COMPLETED & SIGNED Parent Persuasive Speech Worksheet with TYPED Outline (DUE Thursday)
                                                                                                              UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                              • Thursday--Parent Persuasive Speech Due, Debriefing, Great Speeches Analysis & Work
                                                                                                              • Friday--Great Speeches Sign Ups, Peer Presentations
                                                                                                              • Monday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                              • Tuesday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                              • Wednesday--Great Speeches Presentations

                                                                                                              11-5-2014 PS--Great Speech Presentation

                                                                                                              PLAN
                                                                                                              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                                                              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                                                              • Check Possible Great Speeches
                                                                                                              • Great Speech Example #2
                                                                                                                • Activity #40--DATE--Great Speech #2
                                                                                                              • Great Speeches Presentation
                                                                                                                • Hand out Great Speech Presentation Assignment
                                                                                                                  • Activity #41--DATE--Great Speech Presentation Assignment
                                                                                                                • Begin writing your Great Speech Presentation Manuscript
                                                                                                              • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                                              HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                                                                              • Write Great Speech Presentation Manuscript Rough Draft (DUE Friday)
                                                                                                              • Present your Speech to Parent/Guardian (DUE Thursday)
                                                                                                              • Submit COMPLETED & SIGNED Parent Persuasive Speech Worksheet with TYPED Outline (DUE Thursday)
                                                                                                                      UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                      • Thursday--Parent Persuasive Speech Due, Debriefing, Great Speeches Analysis & Work
                                                                                                                      • Friday--Great Speeches Sign Ups, Peer Presentations
                                                                                                                      • Monday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                                      • Tuesday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                                      • Wednesday--Great Speeches Presentations

                                                                                                                      Tuesday, November 4, 2014

                                                                                                                      11-4-2014 PS--Parent Persuasive Speech, Great Speeches Presentation

                                                                                                                      PLAN
                                                                                                                      • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                                                                      • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                                                                      • Check Parent Persuasive Speech Outline
                                                                                                                            • Great Speeches Presentation
                                                                                                                            • Parent Persuasive Speech
                                                                                                                              • Peer Presentations
                                                                                                                                • Each student presents to their speech group
                                                                                                                                • After each speech, use the evaluation to provide feedback
                                                                                                                            • Great Speech Example #1
                                                                                                                            • Begin researching for a possible Great Speech for your presentation.
                                                                                                                              • Work Time
                                                                                                                            • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                                                            HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                                                                                            • Complete assigned sections of the Parent Persuasive Speech Worksheet (DUE Tuesday)
                                                                                                                            • Complete Activity #39--DATE--Possible Great Speeches for Great Speech Presentation
                                                                                                                              • List 3 possible great speeches for your presentation. For each speech, complete the following:
                                                                                                                                • List the speech title.
                                                                                                                                • Share who gave the speech.
                                                                                                                                • Provide a one-sentence summary of the speech.
                                                                                                                                • In one sentence, explain why you consider this to be a "great speech."
                                                                                                                            • Present your Speech to Parent/Guardian (DUE Thursday)
                                                                                                                            • Submit COMPLETED & SIGNED Parent Persuasive Speech Worksheet with TYPED Outline (DUE Thursday)
                                                                                                                                    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                                    • Wednesday--Great Speeches Analysis & Work
                                                                                                                                    • Thursday--Parent Persuasive Speech Due, Debriefing, Great Speeches Analysis & Work
                                                                                                                                    • Friday--Great Speeches Sign Ups, Peer Presentations
                                                                                                                                    • Monday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                                                    • Tuesday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                                                    • Wednesday--Great Speeches Presentations

                                                                                                                                    Monday, November 3, 2014

                                                                                                                                    11-3-2014 PS--Parent Persuasive Speech

                                                                                                                                    PLAN
                                                                                                                                    • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                                                                                    • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                                                                                          • Parent Persuasive Speech
                                                                                                                                            • Activity #35--DATE--Parent Persuasive Speech Journal
                                                                                                                                              • What one thing have you received from your parents or been permitted to do by your parents that others might find surprising?
                                                                                                                                              • What one thing has someone else received from their parents or been permitted to do by their parents that was surprising to you?
                                                                                                                                              • What one thing do you wish your parents would give you or let you do?  Why?
                                                                                                                                            • Activity #36--DATE--Parent Persuasive Speech Assignment
                                                                                                                                              • Assignment
                                                                                                                                              • Sample Outline
                                                                                                                                              • Sample Speech
                                                                                                                                            • Work Time
                                                                                                                                          • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                                                                          HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)
                                                                                                                                          • Complete assigned sections of the Parent Persuasive Speech Worksheet (DUE Tuesday)
                                                                                                                                          • Complete Activity #37--DATE--Parent Persuasive Speech Outline (DUE Tuesday)
                                                                                                                                            • Using the example Parent Persuasive Speech Outline as a guide, create a written or typed outline of your Parent Persuasive Speech.
                                                                                                                                                  UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                                                  • Tuesday--Parent Persuasive Speech, Begin Great Speeches Unit
                                                                                                                                                  • Wednesday--Great Speeches Analysis & Work
                                                                                                                                                  • Thursday--Parent Persuasive Speech Due, Debriefing, Great Speeches Analysis & Work
                                                                                                                                                  • Friday--Great Speeches Sign Ups, Peer Presentations
                                                                                                                                                  • Monday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                                                                  • Tuesday--Great Speeches Presentations
                                                                                                                                                  • Wednesday--Great Speeches Presentations