2-28-2014 PS--Fear & DPS Review

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Game of the Week
• English Premier League
• Newcastle @ Hull City

• Dead Poets Society
• Speech Groups
• Discuss DPS & Fear Worksheet
• Suicide IS NOT an Option
• Class Discussion
• Final Scene of DPS
• Mr. Amborn's Thoughts
• Activity #21--2/28/2014--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.
• Hand out Fear & DPS Review Sheet
• Individual Work Time

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

• Complete Fear & DPS Review Sheet
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Monday--Fear Tests & Start Commencement Speech

2-27-2014 PS--DPS Part Three

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Game of the Week
• English Premier League
• Newcastle @ Hull City
• Dead Poets Society
• Study Guide
• Introduction to Dead Poets Society
• DPS Part 3 (1:23:50-End of Film)
• Film
• Group Work on Study Guide

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

• Complete Dead Poets Society Study Guide (Due Friday)
• Read Speech Fears & Self-Confidence DEFINITIONS & FACTS (Last 2 Pages) from the Fear Packet (Due Friday)
• 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)
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Friday--DPS & Fear Review
• Monday--Fear Tests & Start Commencement Speech

2-26-2014 PS--DPS Part Two

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Game of the Week
• English Premier League
• Newcastle @ Hull City
• Dead Poets Society
• Study Guide
• Introduction to Dead Poets Society
• DPS Part 2 (36:09-1:23:50)
• Film
• Group Work on Study Guide

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

• Complete Questions for Part 2 of Dead Poets Society Study Guide (Due Thursday)
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Thursday--DPS
• Friday--DPS & Fear Review
• Monday--Fear Tests & Start Commencement Speech

2-25-2014 PS--DPS Part One

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Homework Check Activity #29 - Turning Fear Into Fuel
• Think of something that gives you fear and anxiety. Choose a topic that you may encounter in your every day life (asking someone out to prom, taking a test, performing a public speech). Then write a journal entry that addresses the three questions posed in "Turning Fear Into Fuel." Try to write about these as vividly and realistically as possible. No Doomsday scenarios!
• What if I fail, and how will I recover?
• What if I do nothing?
• What if I succeed?
• Homework Check - Activity #30--2/24/2014--Kelly Brinkman Presentation (Due Tuesday)
• Create 2 Columns:
• Column 1--Reinforced Takeaways
• Write 3 things that you can take away from Kelly Brinkman's presentation that reinforces something we have already discussed in Public Speaking.
• Column 2--New Takeaways
• Write 3 things that you can take away from Kelly Brinkman's presentation that is new to our class.
• 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 Wednesday)
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Wednesday--DPS
• Thursday--DPS

2-24-2014 PS--Guest Speaker Kelly Brinkman

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• TEAM NATHAN Update
• Game of the Week Recap
• Timberwolves @ Jazz
• Homework Check and Discussion - Activity #28--2/20/2014--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?
• Homework Check and Discussion - Activity #29--02/21/2014--"Turning Fear Into Fuel"
• Think of something that gives you fear and anxiety. Choose a topic that you may encounter in your every day life (asking someone out to prom, taking a test, performing a public speech). Then write a journal entry that addresses the three questions posed in "Turning Fear Into Fuel." Try to write about these as vividly and realistically as possible. No Doomsday scenarios!
• What if I fail, and how will I recover?
• What if I do nothing?
• What if I succeed?
• Read Fear Packet
• 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
• Activity #31--02/25/2014--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.

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

• Activity #29--2/21/2014--Turn Fear Into Fuel (Due Tuesday)
• Watch the Ted Talk
• Turning Fear Into Fuel
• Think of something that gives you fear and anxiety. Choose a topic that you may encounter in your every day life (asking someone out to prom, taking a test, performing a public speech). Then write a journal entry that addresses the three questions posed in "Turning Fear Into Fuel." Try to write about these as vividly and realistically as possible. No Doomsday scenarios!
• What if I fail, and how will I recover?
• What if I do nothing?
• What if I succeed?
• Activity #30--2/24/2014--Kelly Brinkman Presentation (Due Tuesday)
• Create 2 Columns:
• Column 1--Reinforced Takeaways
• Write 3 things that you can take away from Kelly Brinkman's presentation that reinforces something we have already discussed in Public Speaking.
• Column 2--New Takeaways
• Write 3 things that you can take away from Kelly Brinkman's presentation that is new to our class.
• What was your favorite part of the presentation?
• What is one thing you think could have been improved?
• EXTRA CREDIT (3 Point)--THANK YOU (Due Wednesday)
• Write a 3-5 sentence THANK YOU note to Kelly Brinkman.
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Tuesday--Fear Definitions and Facts
• Wednesday--DPS Intro
• Thursday--DPS
• Friday--DPS

2-21-2014 PS--Fear Unit Personal Inventory (LATE START)

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• TEAM NATHAN Update
• Game of the Week
• Timberwolves @ Jazz
• Homework Check - Activity #28--2/20/2014--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?
• Personal Fear Inventory Results
• Group Totals
• Class Totals
• Watch "Turning Fear Into Fuel"
• As you watch, think of the following questions:
• How do you react when you encounter fear?
• Do you fall into a "worst case scenario" downward spiral?
• What can you do to begin changing your attitude about encountering you fear?

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

• Activity #29--2/21/2014--Turn Fear Into Fuel
• Watch the Ted Talk Turning Fear Into Fuel
• Think of something that gives you fear and anxiety.  Choose a topic that you may encounter in your every day life (asking someone out to prom, taking a test, performing a public speech).  Then write a journal entry that addresses  the three questions posed in "Turning Fear Into Fuel."  Try to write about these as vividly and realistically as possible.  No Doomsday scenarios!
• What if I fail, and how will I recover?
• What if I do nothing?
• What if I succeed?
• If you would like to join us on Saturday for the Walk for Diabetes at the Mall of America, please meet at 8:15 a.m.  We will be meeting in the area near the American Girl store, the Sponge Bob statue, and the log chute ride.
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Monday--Fear Definitions and Facts

2-20-2014 PS--Fear Unit Case Studies

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• TEAM NATHAN Update
• Game of the Week
• Timberwolves @ Jazz
• Homework Check  Activity #27--2/19/2014--Personal Fear Experience Journal
• Discuss your journal entries with the group.  Remember to focus on:
• What were you scared of?
• What happened?
• How did you feel BEFORE the experience?
• How did you feel DURING the experience?
• How did you feel AFTER the experience?
• Describe both your emotional and physical symptoms when the fear was present.
• Group discussion about experiences and reactions
• Fear Factor Clip
• What physical fear reactions does the contestant experience before, during, and after?
• Fear packet -  Activity #26--02/19/2014--Fear Packet
• What are your top three fears?
• Have you ever encountered one of your fears?
• If so, describe how you reacted to your group.
• Top Ten Fears - Was yours listed?
• Fear Case Studies
• Discuss similarities and differences across the three studies
• Discuss questions for assigned case study
• Prepare / practice presentations
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HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)

• Activity #28--2/20/2014--Personal Fear ANALYSIS Journal (Due Friday)
• 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 Friday)
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Friday--Fear Unit Personal Inventory
• Monday--

2-19-2014 PS--Communication Test; Intro to Fear Unit

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• TEAM NATHAN Update
• Game of the Week
• Timberwolves @ Jazz
• Communication Test
• MUST hand in review sheet with exam
• Introduction to Fear Unit
• Mr. Amborn introduction
• Nexus commercial, discuss with class after viewing:
• What is the boy's fear?
• What does the boy do about his fear?  Think of as many things as possible.
• What was the outcome from all that the boy had done?
• Activity #25--02/19/2014--Introduction to Fear Journal
• Think back to your Special Object Speech and Colors Speech. I want you to consider how fearful you were during these performances.
• 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?
• On a scale of 1 (NOT STRESSFUL AT ALL) to 10 (EXTREMELY STRESSFUL), how did you feel AFTER the speech? Were you relieved, still nervous, or frustrated?
• Group Sharing / Class Discussion / Fear Continuum
• Hand out fear packet -  Activity #26--02/19/2014--Fear Packet
• Top Ten Fears - Was yours listed?
• Assign Case Studies

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

• Read ALL case studies and complete your assigned questionnaire (Due Thursday)
• Activity #27--2/19/2014--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 the experience?
• How did you feel DURING the experience?
• How did you feel AFTER the experience?
• Describe both your emotional and physical symptoms when the fear was present.
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Thursday--Fear Case Studies
• Friday--Fear Personal Inventory

2-18-2014 PS--Verbal, Vocal & Nonverbal Messages, Communication Review

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• TEAM NATHAN Update
• Game of the Week
• Girls Hockey
• Edina vs. EP
• Introduction to Communication Theory
• Activity #24--2/14/2014--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Worksheet
• Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
• Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Part 2
• Review & Discussion of Part 5 Homework
• Review of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
• Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
• Comedians are Masters of Messages
• Will Ferrell
• Cowbell
• Chess Meet
• Jeopardy

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

• Complete Communication Process Review Sheet (Due Wednesday)
• Study for Communication Process Test (Due Wednesday)
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Wednesday--Communication Test, Introduction to Fear Unit

2-14-2014 PS--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Game of the Week
• Girls Hockey
• Edina vs. EP
• TEAM NATHAN Week
• Communication Model--Group Task Presentations
• Activity #22--2/12/2014--Communication Model Activity
• Each group presents.
• After presentation, quiz class.
• When group has finished presenting AND quizzing, THEN CLAP in appreciation.
• Introduction to Communication Theory
• Activity #24--2/14/2014--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Worksheet
• Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
• Review of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
• Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
• May the Force Be with You
• Comedians are Masters of Messages
• Will Ferrell
• Cowbell
• Chess Meet
• Jeopardy
• Name Game

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

• Complete Part 5 of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Activity (Due Tuesday)
• Complete AT LEAST 4 ROWS.
• You can use the same person as many times as you wish.
• Each person may have one, two or three messages (verbal and/or vocal and/or nonverbal).
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Friday--Verbal, Vocal & Nonverbal Communication, Communication Review
• Monday--Presidents' Day--NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday--Communication Test, Begin Fear Unit

TEAM NATHAN Week

February 15-22 is TEAM NATHAN week!

My 9 year old son, Nathan, has Type 1 Diabetes. On Saturday, February 22, we will be participating in the Walk to Cure Diabetes at Mall of America.

YOU CAN HELP!

You can do any one or more of these things to to help out:

• Davanni's Receipts
• Eat at Davanni's between Sunday, February 15 through Saturday, February 22.
• Ask for a receipt at time of purchase.
• Give the receipt to Mr. Buckley.
• 10% of your purchase will be donated to JDRF through TEAM NATHAN to find a cure for diabetes.
• Laffy Taffy
• Purchase Laffy Taffy's for 25 cents each or 5/$1.00 donation to JDRF.
• All money goes to JDRF.
• Rainbow Loom Bracelets
• Nathan & Ben have made Rainbow Loom Bracelets.
• Purchase bracelets for a $1.00 donation to JDRF.
• All money goes to JDRF
• Send a Note of Encouragement
• Write a note.
• Email, Tweet, or Facebook Mr. Buckley.
• Join Us for the Walk to Cure Diabetes
• Saturday, February 22 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Mall of America.
• Meet us at 8:15 a.m. near the SpongeBob SquarePants statue and American Girl store.
• No registration needed and the Walk is FREE.
• Tell Others
• Let others know how to support TEAM NATHAN.

My EHS goal is to raise $100 to find a cure for Nathan!

If you are interested in finding out more about Nathan:

• Visit TEAMNATHAN.org to read about Nathan.
• Visit TeamNathanVideo.org to see a short video about Nathan.

2-13-2014 PS--Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity & Communication Model Group Presentation

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Game of the Week
• Girls Hockey
• Edina vs. EP
• Name Game
• Check Activity #22--2/12/2014--Communication Model Activity
• Introduction to Communication Theory
• Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
• Activity #23--2/13/2014--Speakers-Listeners-Observers Activity
• SPEAKER
• You will be giving a brief speech in your speech group. Create an outline of 2-3 things that are interesting to you. Be sure to include details that you can share during your speech.
• OBSERVER
• Create THREE Columns:
• Speech Notes--Note the CONTENT of the speech
• Speaker Notes--Note how the speaker presents speech and acts.
• Listener Notes--Note how the listener acted throughout the speech.
• LISTENERS
• While speakers and observers prep, visit with me in the hall.
• Name Game

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

• EXTRA CREDIT (3 Points)--Email me (Jonathan.Buckley@edinaschools.org) a one paragraph communication scenario for the group along with the labeled parts of the Communication Process. One typed communication scenario will earn the group 3 bonus points on their presentation. (Due Friday BEFORE Class Begins)
• Complete Communication Model--Group Task Sheet (Due Friday)
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Friday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication, Communication Review
• Monday--Presidents' Day--NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday--Communication Test

2-12-2014 PS--Communication Process, Drawing Activity

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Kelly Miller THANK YOU Extra Credit
• Game of the Week
• Girls Hockey
• Edina vs. EP
• Name Game
• Check Chapter 1--What Is Communication? Text & Study Guide
• Activity #19--2/11/2014--What is Communication? Study Guide
• Introduction to Communication Theory
• Activity #20--2/12/2014--What is Communication? Lecture Notes
• Communication Process Presentation
• Drawing Activity
• Activity #21--2/12/2014--Drawing Activity
• Name Game

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

• Complete Communication Scenario Journal (Due Thursday)
• Activity #22--2/12/2014--Communication Model Activity
• Write a communication scenario of at least one paragraph.
• Create the communication model using the circular diagram Mr. Buckley shared in class.
• Label each part of the Communication Process:
• Sender
• Message
• Receiver
• Feedback
• Noise (or Interference)
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Thursday--Communication Theory-Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
• Friday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

2-11-2014 PS--Colors Speech Debriefing

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Kelly Miller THANK YOU
• Name Game
• Colors Speech Debriefing
• Colors Speech Journal Reaction Activity
• Activity #15--2/4/2014 Colors Speech Journal
• Create 3 Columns
• Speaker's Name
• List one strength from the speech
• List one area that could be improved
• Discussion of Journal
• Share two strengths that were common in many students.
• Share one growth area that was common in many students.
• As a group, select one strength and one growth area to share with the class.
• Discussion of Colors Speech Reflection
• Activity #16--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Reflection
• Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
• What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors 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 the Colors Activity and Colors 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.
• Discuss these thoughts in your group. These responses remain in your group.
• Mr. Buckley's Final Thoughts
• Colors Speech Survey Results and Debriefing
• Introduction to Communication Theory
• Hand out Chapter 1--What Is Communication? Text & Study Guide
• Activity #19--2/11/2014--What is Communication? Study Guide
• Name Game

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

• EXTRA CREDIT (3 Points)--Write a 3-5 sentence THANK YOU to Kelly Miller of ITT Tech. (Due Wednesday)
• Read Chapter 1--What Is Communication? Text (Due Wednesday)
• Available on Moodle
• Complete Chapter 1--What Is Communication? Study Guide (Due Wednesday)
• If you do not complete this in class, you may obtain a white paper copy of Chapter 1 in class or download from Moodle.
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Wednesday--Communication Theory-Communication Process Presentation, Drawing Activity
• Thursday--Communication Theory-Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
• Friday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

2-10-2014 PS--Colors Speech Presentations

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Kelly Miller THANK YOU
• Game of the Week Contest
• Men's Basketball--Hoosiers @ Gophers
• Name Game
• Colors Speech Presentations
• Speech Day Procedures
• Timer
• Give hand signals to speaker.
• Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
• Pre-Speech
• Show Mr. Buckley your Note Cards
• During Speech
• Be a respectful and encouraging listener.
• Listen quietly.
• Put away phones and other digital devices--I should not see phones.
• No homework.
• No talking.
• Give eye contact and attention to the speaker.
• After Speech
• Activity #15--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Journal
• Create 3 Columns
• Speaker's Name
• List one strength from the speech
• List one area that could be improved
• Name Game

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

• Fill out the Colors Speech Survey online. (Due Tuesday)
• This is an anonymous survey.
• If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
• Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Bring Completed Note Cards (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
• EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
• If you HAVE presented your speech:
• Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Tuesday)
• Activity #16--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Reflection
• Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
• What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors 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 the Colors Activity and Colors 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.
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Tuesday--Colors Speech Presentations, Begin Communication Unit
• Wednesday--Communication Theory-Communication Process Presentation, Drawing Activity
• Thursday--Communication Theory-Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
• Friday--Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Communication

2-7-2014 PS--Guest Speaker-Bulls, Tigers, & Lambs OH MY!

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Game of the Week Contest
• Men's Basketball--Hoosiers @ Gophers
• Table of Contents
• Communication Styles
• Guest Speaker
• Activity #
• Kelly Miller from ITT Tech
• Bulls, Tigers, Lambs, Owls
• Name Game

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

• If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
• Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Bring Completed Note Cards (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
• EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
• If you HAVE presented your speech:
• Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Tuesday)
• Activity #16--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Reflection
• Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
• What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors 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 the Colors Activity and Colors 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.
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Monday--Colors Speech Presentations
• Tuesday--Colors Speech Presentations, Begin Communication Unit
• Wednesday--Communication Process

2-6-2014 PS--Colors Speech Presentations

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Colors Speech Presentations
• Speech Day Procedures
• Timer
• Give hand signals to speaker.
• Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
• Pre-Speech
• Show Mr. Buckley your Note Cards
• During Speech
• Be a respectful and encouraging listener.
• Listen quietly.
• Put away phones and other digital devices--I should not see phones.
• No homework.
• No talking.
• Give eye contact and attention to the speaker.
• After Speech
• Activity #15--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Journal
• Create 3 Columns
• Speaker's Name
• List one strength from the speech
• List one area that could be improved
• Name Game

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

• If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
• Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Bring Completed Note Cards (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
• EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
• If you HAVE presented your speech:
• Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Tuesday)
• Activity #16--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Reflection
• Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
• What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors 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 the Colors Activity and Colors 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.
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Friday--Guest Speaker: Bulls, Tigers, and Lambs OH MY!
• Monday--Colors Speech Presentations
• Tuesday--Colors Speech Presentations, Begin Communication Unit

2-5-2014 Colors Speech Presentations

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Colors Speech Presentations
• Add Activity #17--Colors Speech Grading Rubric to your Notebook Table of Contents
• Speech Day Procedures
• Timer
• Give hand signals to speaker.
• Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
• Pre-Speech
• Show Mr. Buckley your Note Cards
• During Speech
• Be a respectful and encouraging listener.
• Listen quietly.
• Put away phones and other digital devices--I should not see phones.
• No homework.
• No talking.
• Give eye contact and attention to the speaker.
• After Speech
• Activity #15--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Journal
• Create 3 Columns
• Speaker's Name
• List one strength from the speech
• List one area that could be improved
• Name Game

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

• If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
• Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Bring Completed Note Cards (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
• EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
• If you HAVE presented your speech:
• Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Monday)
• Activity #16--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Reflection
• Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
• What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors 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 the Colors Activity and Colors 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.
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Thursday--Colors Speech Presentations
• Friday--Guest Speaker: Bulls, Tigers, and Lambs OH MY!

2-4-2014 PS--Colors Speech Presentations

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Colors Speech Presentations
• Speech Day Procedures
• Timer
• Give hand signals to speaker.
• Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
• Pre-Speech
• Show Mr. Buckley your Note Cards
• During Speech
• Be a respectful and encouraging listener.
• Listen quietly.
• Put away phones and other digital devices--I should not see phones.
• No homework.
• No talking.
• Give eye contact and attention to the speaker.
• After Speech
• Activity #15--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Journal
• Create 3 Columns
• Speaker's Name
• List one strength from the speech
• List one area that could be improved
• Name Game

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

• If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
• Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Bring Completed Note Cards (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
• EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
• If you HAVE presented your speech:
• Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Monday)
• Activity #16--2/4/2014--Colors Speech Reflection
• Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
• What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors 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 the Colors Activity and Colors 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.
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
• Thursday--Colors Speech Presentations
• Friday--Guest Speaker: Bulls, Tigers, and Lambs OH MY!

2-3-2014 PS--Colors Speech Peer Sign Ups & Peer Presentations

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Game of the Week Contest
• Colors Speech Sign Ups
• Check Colors Outline Rough Draft
• Colors Speech
• Speech Groups
• Activity #12--2/3/2014--Colors Speech Outline Feedback
• Share Outline
• Group members provide feedback
• Check for typos
• Share at least 3 Strengths
• Share at lease 2 Areas for Growth
• Share at least 1 Idea to make outline stronger and meet requirements
• Share thoughts with partner.
• Note Cards discussion
• Key Words & Phrases
• One Side Only
• Mr. Buckley's Note Card
• Student Speech Presentation
• Activity #13--2/3/2014--Student Colors Speech Analysis
• 3-2-1
• 3 Put Ups
• 2 Growth Areas
• 1 Question (for student or Mr. Buckley)
• Delivery Discussion
• Posture
• Eye Contact
• Voice
• Peer Presentations/Rehearsal
• Use Time Wisely
• Practice Colors Speech
• Using the Colors Speech Grading Rubric, grade each speech and provide specific feedback for improvement.
• Activity #14--2/3/2014--Colors Speech Group Feedback
• After presenting your speech and receiving feedback, write down the ONE MOST IMPORTANT CHANGE you can make to positively impact your speech.
• Name Game

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

• Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Bring Completed Note Cards with Key Words & Phrases (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
• EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
• Follow me on Twitter (@MrBuckleyEHS) for Public Speaking updates.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Tuesday--Colors Speech Presentations
• Wednesday--Colors Speech Presentations
• Thursday--Colors Speech Presentations
• Friday--Guest Speaker: Bulls, Tigers, and Lambs OH MY!