Friday, October 30, 2015

10-30-2015 PS--Parent Persuasive Speech Peer Presentations, Commencement Speech Introduction

PLAN
  • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
  • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
  • Packer Contest
  • Parent Persuasive Speech
    • Activity #35--Peer Presentations
      • Select a facilitator.
      • Create 3 Columns
        • Speaker Name
        • 1 Strength
        • 1 Growth Area
  • Commencement Speech Introduction
    • Ellen DeGeneres at Tulane's 2006 Commencement
    • Ellen at Tulane Commencement 2009
    • Activity #36--Commencement Speech Four Square-Ellen DeGeneres
      • Make a Four-Square Chart
        • Square 1--Important Messages
          • What important messages does Ellen share?
        • Square 2--Impactful Quotes
          • What impactful quotes does Ellen share? These quotes can include quotes Ellen attributes to others and/or quotes Ellen creates herself.
        • Square 3--Memorable Stories
          • What memorable stories does Ellen share? These can be about her and/or others.
        • Square 4--Personal Reaction to Speech
          • What is your personal reaction to Ellen speeches? What stands out to you? What does she do well? What could she do better?
      • Group Share
      • Class Discussion
  • Plan for Future Classes
HOMEWORK
  • Activity #37--Commencement Speech Quotes & Stories Journal (DUE Monday)
    • Respond to the following questions:
      • Find at least three quotes that could be effectively used in your speech. Be sure to give credit (state) whomever wrote or spoke the quote.
      • Find one or two stories from a well-known person that could be effectively used in your speech. NOTE: You CAN use a story from someone who is well-known if it truly fits within your speech.
        UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
        • Monday--EHS Commencement Speech, Commencement Speech Grading Rubric, Speech Writing
        • Tuesday--Impromptu Speeches
        • Wednesday--Parent Persuasive Speech Debriefing
        • Thursday--Stephen Colbert Northwestern Commencement Speech, Commencement Speech Sign Ups, Speech Writing
        LINKS

        Thursday, October 29, 2015

        10-29-2015 PS--CT--Communication Unit Debriefing, Parent Persuasive Speech

        PLAN
        • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
        • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
        • SMT Moodle Enrollment Check
        • Communication Unit Debriefing
          • Facilitator
            • What did you LIKE and find WORTHWHILE about the Personal Experience Speech Unit?
            • What did you DISLIKE about the Personal Experience Speech Unit?
            • What suggestions do you have?
            • Length/Pacing Discussion
          • Activity #32--Parent Persuasive Speech Assignment
            • Assignment
            • Sample Outline
            • Sample Speech
          • Activity #33--Parent Persuasive Speech Sample Outline
          • Plan for Future Classes
          HOMEWORK
          • Complete assigned sections of the Parent Persuasive Speech Worksheet (DUE Friday)
          • Complete Activity #34--Parent Persuasive Speech Outline (DUE Friday)
            • 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)
              • Friday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2, Begin Commencement Speech
              LINKS

              Wednesday, October 28, 2015

              10-28-2015 PS--Communication Test

              PLAN
              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                • Communication Test
                    • You may use the Communication Process Review Sheet if you wish.
                  • Plan for Future Classes
                  HOMEWORK
                  • Enroll in the 2016 Senior May Term Moodle Course (Due Thursday)
                    • Mr. Buckley WILL Check this in Class
                  • Complete the Communication Unit Survey (Due Thursday)
                  • Complete Activity #31--Parent Persuasive Speech Journal (Due Thursday)
                    • 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?
                      UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                      • Thursday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                      • Friday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2, Begin Commencement Speech
                      LINKS

                      Tuesday, October 27, 2015

                      10-27-2015 PS--CT--Types of Messages Part 2, Communication Review

                      PLAN
                      • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                      • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                        • Introduction to Communication Theory
                            • Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages Part 2
                              • Review & Discussion of Part 3 & 4
                              • Review & Discussion of Part 5 Homework
                          • Communication Process Review Sheet
                            • Activity #30--Communication Process Review Sheet
                            • You may use on the test if you wish.
                              • Note: This is the only study guide you may use on the test.
                          • Plan for Future Classes
                          HOMEWORK
                          • OPTIONAL--Complete Communication Theory Review Sheet (Due Wednesday)
                          • Study for Communication Theory Test (Due Wednesday)
                              UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                              • Wednesday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                              • Thursday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2
                              LINKS

                              Monday, October 26, 2015

                              10-26-2015 PS--Types of Messages

                              PLAN
                              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                • Introduction to Communication Theory
                                    • Activity #29--Types of Messages Worksheet
                                      • Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages--Part 1
                                        • 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
                                    • Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages--Part 2
                                      • Review & Discussion of Part 5 Homework
                                      • Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
                                        • TV Show Example & Analysis
                                        • Everybody Loves Raymond
                                          • Ping Pong Episode--Raymond challenges his father, Frank, in a rematch of Ping Pong to avenge his Dad throwing the game when he was a child.
                                          • Characters
                                            • Raymond--Main character who, as a child, used to cry when his father would beat him in ping pong. 
                                            • Debra--Raymond's wife who tries to help prepare Raymond for his rematch by talking trash to him.
                                            • Robert--Raymond's brother who is very tall and has a deep voice. He has always been jealous of Raymond being the favored one in the family and loves any chance to see Ray in trouble with Debra, Frank, or Marie.
                                            • Marie--Raymond and Robert's Mother
                                            • Frank--Raymond and Robert's Father
                                  • Plan for Future Classes
                                  HOMEWORK
                                  • Complete any remaining information for Parts 1-4 (Due Tuesday)
                                  • Complete Part 5: Homework--Watch a TV show and fill out the information below. Be sure to focus on verbal, vocal, and nonverbal messages. (Due Tuesday)
                                      UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                      • Tuesday--Types of Messages-Part 2, Communication Review
                                      • Wednesday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                                      • Thursday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2
                                      LINKS

                                      Friday, October 23, 2015

                                      10-23-2015 PS--5 Kinds of Communication Presentations

                                      PLAN
                                      • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                      • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                        • Work on 5 Kinds of Communication Group Assignment
                                          • 25 POINTS--Complete 5 Kinds of Communication Group Assignment
                                            • Divide class into 3 groups.
                                            • Use Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Prezi
                                            • Share one video example of each kind of communication:
                                              • Find a YouTube video clip that illustrates one or more of the 5 Kinds of Communication:
                                                • Intrapersonal Communication
                                                • Interpersonal Communication
                                                • Group Communication
                                                • Public Communication
                                                • Mass Communication
                                              • TITLE SLIDE--Include First & Last Names, Public Speaking, Period, a picture/clip art and a TITLE for your presentation.
                                              • FOR EACH SLIDE INCLUDE
                                                • TITLE--Include slide title (The KIND of Communication) and write the title of the YouTube clip.
                                                • DEFINITION--Provide a definition of the primary kind of communication in the video.
                                                • VIDEO--Embed video into slide.
                                                • SUMMARY--Write a one or two sentence summary of what happens in the video.
                                                • COMMUNICATION--List the kind(s) of communication present in the video.
                                                • EXPLAIN--Explain how ONE kind of communication is present.
                                            • 5 Kinds of Communication Group Assignment Grading Rubric
                                              • Title Slide (5 Points)
                                                • Names
                                                • Public Speaking
                                                • Period
                                                • Picture/Clip Art
                                                • Title
                                              • Kinds of Communication Slides (15 Points--3 Points per Slide)
                                                • Title
                                                • Definition
                                                • Video
                                                • Summary
                                                • Communication
                                                • Explanation
                                              • Presentation (5 Points)
                                                • Clear & Easy to Understand
                                                • Creative & Attractive
                                        • Plan for Future Classes
                                        HOMEWORK
                                        • None
                                            UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                            • Monday--Verbal, Vocal, and Nonverbal Messages, Communication Review
                                            • Tuesday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                                            • Wednesday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2
                                            LINKS

                                            Thursday, October 22, 2015

                                            10-22-2015 PS--CT--5 Kinds of Communication

                                            PLAN
                                            • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                            • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                            • Video Example of the 5 Kinds of Communication
                                            • Work on 5 Kinds of Communication Group Assignment
                                              • 25 POINTS--Complete 5 Kinds of Communication Group Assignment
                                                • Divide class into 3 groups.
                                                • Use Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Prezi
                                                • Share one video example of each kind of communication:
                                                  • Find a YouTube video clip that illustrates one or more of the 5 Kinds of Communication:
                                                    • Intrapersonal Communication
                                                    • Interpersonal Communication
                                                    • Group Communication
                                                    • Public Communication
                                                    • Mass Communication
                                                  • TITLE SLIDE--Include First & Last Names, Public Speaking, Period, a picture/clip art and a TITLE for your presentation.
                                                  • FOR EACH SLIDE INCLUDE
                                                    • TITLE--Include slide title (The KIND of Communication) and write the title of the YouTube clip.
                                                    • DEFINITION--Provide a definition of the primary kind of communication in the video.
                                                    • VIDEO--Embed video into slide.
                                                    • SUMMARY--Write a one or two sentence summary of what happens in the video.
                                                    • COMMUNICATION--List the kind(s) of communication present in the video.
                                                    • EXPLAIN--Explain how ONE kind of communication is present.
                                                • 5 Kinds of Communication Group Assignment Grading Rubric
                                                  • Title Slide (5 Points)
                                                    • Names
                                                    • Public Speaking
                                                    • Period
                                                    • Picture/Clip Art
                                                    • Title
                                                  • Kinds of Communication Slides (15 Points--3 Points per Slide)
                                                    • Title
                                                    • Definition
                                                    • Video
                                                    • Summary
                                                    • Communication
                                                    • Explanation
                                                  • Presentation (5 Points)
                                                    • Clear & Easy to Understand
                                                    • Creative & Attractive
                                            • Plan for Future Classes
                                            HOMEWORK
                                            • Find a video example of one kind of communication for your group presentation. (Due Friday)
                                              UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                              • Friday--5 Kinds of Communication Presentations
                                              • Monday--Verbal, Vocal, and Nonverbal Messages, Communication Review
                                              • Tuesday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                                              • Wednesday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2
                                              LINKS

                                              Wednesday, October 21, 2015

                                              10-21-2015 PS--Communication Model Scenario Presentations, Speakers-Listeners-Observers Activity

                                              PLAN
                                              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                • Communication Theory
                                                  • Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
                                                    • Activity #28--Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
                                                      • In your speech group, assign A, B, C, D.
                                                        • If you have less than four people, skip D.
                                                      • ROUND #1
                                                        • Preparation
                                                          • A--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.
                                                          • 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
                                                            .
                                                            • You must speak for 3 full minutes.
                                                          • C & D--OBSERVERS
                                                            • Create THREE Columns:
                                                          • 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.
                                                          • B--LISTENER
                                                            • While speakers and observers prep, visit with me in the hall.
                                                          • While speakers and observers prep, visit with me in the hall
                                                        • Presentation
                                                        • Debrief
                                                          • Observers share observations.
                                                      • ROUND #2
                                                        • Preparation
                                                          • A--SPEAKER BECOMES OBSERVER
                                                          • C & D--OBSERVER BECOMES LISTENER
                                                          • B--LISTENER BECOMES SPEAKER.
                                                        • Presentation
                                                        • Debrief
                                                          • Speakers share experience.
                                                          • Observers share observations.
                                                          • So what's the point?
                                                • Plan for Future Classes
                                                HOMEWORK
                                                • None
                                                  UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                  • Thursday--Verbal, Vocal, and Nonverbal Communication, Communication Review
                                                  • Friday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                                                  • Monday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2
                                                  LINKS

                                                  Tuesday, October 20, 2015

                                                  10-20-2015 PS--CT--What is Communication Presentation, Drawing Activity, Communication Model Presentations

                                                  PLAN
                                                  • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                  • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                    • Introduction to Communication Theory
                                                      • Communication Model--Group Task
                                                        • Create A, B, C, D Groups
                                                        • Work Time/Prep
                                                      • Plan for Future Classes
                                                      HOMEWORK
                                                      • Consider a Communication Scenario to share with your group.
                                                        UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                        • Wednesday--Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity, Communication Model Scenario Presentations
                                                        • Thursday--Verbal, Vocal, and Nonverbal Communication, Communication Review
                                                        • Friday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                                                        • Monday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2
                                                        LINKS

                                                        Monday, October 19, 2015

                                                        10-19-2015 PS--Communication Intro

                                                        PLAN
                                                        HOMEWORK
                                                        • None
                                                          UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                          • Tuesday--Communication Process, Drawing Activity, Communication Model Scenario Presentations
                                                          • Wednesday--Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity, Communication Model Scenario Presentations
                                                          • Thursday--Verbal, Vocal, and Nonverbal Communication, Communication Review
                                                          • Friday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                                                          • Monday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2
                                                          LINKS

                                                          Wednesday, October 14, 2015

                                                          10-14-2015 PS--12:00 Late Start--SMT Application Review

                                                          PLAN
                                                          • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                          • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                          • Packer Contest
                                                          • Work Time
                                                          • Plan for Future Classes
                                                          HOMEWORK
                                                          • None--HAVE A GREAT MEA BREAK!
                                                            UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                            • Thursday--MEA BREAK
                                                            • Friday--MEA BREAK
                                                            • Monday--Communication Process, Drawing Activity, Communication Model Scenario Presentations
                                                            • Tuesday--Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity, Communication Model Scenario Presentations
                                                            • Wednesday--Verbal, Vocal, and Nonverbal Communication, Communication Review
                                                            • Thursday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                                                            • Friday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2
                                                            LINKS

                                                            Tuesday, October 13, 2015

                                                            10-13-2015--Catch A Break Day

                                                            PLAN
                                                            • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                            • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                            • Work Time
                                                            • Plan for Future Classes
                                                            HOMEWORK
                                                            • None
                                                              UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                              • Wednesday--Senior May Term Prep & Review
                                                              • Thursday--MEA BREAK
                                                              • Friday--MEA BREAK
                                                              • Monday--Communication Process, Drawing Activity, Communication Model Scenario Presentations
                                                              • Tuesday--Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity, Communication Model Scenario Presentations
                                                              • Wednesday--Verbal, Vocal, and Nonverbal Communication, Communication Review
                                                              • Thursday--Communication Test, Parent Persuasive Speech Part 1
                                                              • Friday--Parent Persuasive Speech Part 2
                                                              LINKS

                                                              Monday, October 12, 2015

                                                              10-12-2015 PS--Personal Experience Speech Wrap Up, Reflection, Debriefing

                                                              PLAN
                                                              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                              • Packer Contest
                                                              • Personal Experience Speech
                                                                • Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                  • Activity #24--Personal Experience Speech Chart
                                                                    • Create a 3 column Chart:
                                                                      • Person's Name
                                                                      • Strengths (Write 1)
                                                                      • Growth Areas (Write 1)
                                                                • Debriefing & Analysis
                                                                  • What Makes a Good Speech?
                                                                    • Discuss Personal Experience Speech Chart
                                                                      • Select a facilitator
                                                                        • 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.
                                                                    • Discuss Personal Experience Speech Reflection
                                                                • Personal Experience Speech Unit Survey
                                                                • Group Discussion
                                                                  • Facilitator
                                                                    • What did you LIKE and find WORTHWHILE about the Personal Experience Speech Unit?
                                                                    • What did you DISLIKE about the Personal Experience Speech Unit?
                                                                    • What suggestions do you have?
                                                              • Plan for Future Classes
                                                              HOMEWORK
                                                              • If you HAVE presented your speech:
                                                                • Complete Personal Experience Speech Reflection:
                                                                  • Activity #25--Personal Experience Speech Reflection
                                                                    • Congratulations! You've completed your Personal Experience Speech! 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--Communication Process, Drawing Activity, Communication Model Scenario Presentation
                                                                • Wednesday--TBD
                                                                • Thursday--MEA BREAK
                                                                • Friday--MEA BREAK
                                                                LINKS

                                                                Friday, October 9, 2015

                                                                10-9-2015 PS--Personal Experience Speech Presentations

                                                                PLAN
                                                                • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                • Packer Contest
                                                                • Public Speaking Opportunity
                                                                  • Here’s my question – I am working with Cheryl Gunness and a team to host Edina’s first ever TEDx Event on October 24.  The group met last night and were wondering if there might be a few students who would be interested in being emcees for the event.  It’s going to be a really cool event – check out www.tedxedina.com to see more info.
                                                                  • A script would be created for them – the timing of the event is 8:30-3:30 – I think that ACT is being offered during the morning L.  Maybe there are a few students who you think would enjoy this experience?
                                                                • Personal Experience Speech
                                                                  • Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                    • Activity #24--Personal Experience Speech Chart
                                                                      • Create a 3 column Chart:
                                                                        • Person's Name
                                                                        • Strengths (Write 1)
                                                                        • Growth Areas (Write 1)
                                                                • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                HOMEWORK
                                                                • If you HAVE presented your speech:
                                                                  • Complete Personal Experience Speech Reflection:
                                                                    • Activity #25--Personal Experience Speech Reflection
                                                                      • Congratulations! You've completed your Personal Experience Speech! 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--Personal Experience Speech Debriefing, Begin Communication Unit
                                                                  LINKS

                                                                  Thursday, October 8, 2015

                                                                  10-8-2015 PS--CT--Personal Experience Speech Presentations

                                                                  PLAN
                                                                  • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                  • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                  • Public Speaking Opportunity
                                                                    • Here’s my question – I am working with Cheryl Gunness and a team to host Edina’s first ever TEDx Event on October 24.  The group met last night and were wondering if there might be a few students who would be interested in being emcees for the event.  It’s going to be a really cool event – check out www.tedxedina.com to see more info.
                                                                    • A script would be created for them – the timing of the event is 8:30-3:30 – I think that ACT is being offered during the morning L.  Maybe there are a few students who you think would enjoy this experience?
                                                                  • Personal Experience Speech
                                                                    • Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                      • Activity #24--Personal Experience Speech Chart
                                                                        • Create a 3 column Chart:
                                                                          • Person's Name
                                                                          • Strengths (Write 1)
                                                                          • Growth Areas (Write 1)
                                                                  • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                  HOMEWORK
                                                                  • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                    • Post your Personal Experience Speech Outline on TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
                                                                    • Create Notecards (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 Personal Experience Speech Reflection:
                                                                      • Activity #25--Personal Experience Speech Reflection
                                                                        • Congratulations! You've completed your Personal Experience Speech! 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--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                    • Monday--Begin Communication Unit
                                                                    LINKS

                                                                    Wednesday, October 7, 2015

                                                                    10-7-2015 PS--Personal Experience Speech Presentations

                                                                    PLAN
                                                                    • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                    • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                    • Public Speaking Opportunity
                                                                      • Here’s my question – I am working with Cheryl Gunness and a team to host Edina’s first ever TEDx Event on October 24.  The group met last night and were wondering if there might be a few students who would be interested in being emcees for the event.  It’s going to be a really cool event – check out www.tedxedina.com to see more info.
                                                                      • A script would be created for them – the timing of the event is 8:30-3:30 – I think that ACT is being offered during the morning L.  Maybe there are a few students who you think would enjoy this experience?
                                                                    • Personal Experience Speech
                                                                      • Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                        • Activity #24--Personal Experience Speech Chart
                                                                          • Create a 3 column Chart:
                                                                            • Person's Name
                                                                            • Strengths (Write 1)
                                                                            • Growth Areas (Write 1)
                                                                    • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                    HOMEWORK
                                                                    • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                      • Post your Personal Experience Speech Outline on TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
                                                                      • Create Notecards (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 Personal Experience Speech Reflection:
                                                                        • Activity #25--Personal Experience Speech Reflection
                                                                          • Congratulations! You've completed your Personal Experience Speech! 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--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                      • Friday--Begin Communication Unit
                                                                      LINKS

                                                                      Tuesday, October 6, 2015

                                                                      10-6-2015--CT--Personal Experience Speech Presentations

                                                                      PLAN
                                                                      • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                      • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                      • Personal Experience Speech
                                                                        • Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                          • Activity #24--Personal Experience Speech Chart
                                                                            • Create a 3 column Chart:
                                                                              • Person's Name
                                                                              • Strengths (Write 1)
                                                                              • Growth Areas (Write 1)
                                                                      • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                      HOMEWORK
                                                                      • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                        • Post your Personal Experience Speech Outline on TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
                                                                        • Create Notecards (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 Personal Experience Speech Reflection:
                                                                          • Activity #25--Personal Experience Speech Reflection
                                                                            • Congratulations! You've completed your Personal Experience Speech! 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--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                        • Thursday--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                        • Friday--Begin Communication Unit
                                                                        LINKS

                                                                        Monday, October 5, 2015

                                                                        10-5-2015 PS--Personal Experience Speech Presentations

                                                                        PLAN
                                                                        • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                        • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                        • Packer Contest
                                                                          • Packers @ 49ers
                                                                        • Personal Experience Speech
                                                                          • Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                            • Activity #24--Personal Experience Speech Chart
                                                                              • Create a 3 column Chart:
                                                                                • Person's Name
                                                                                • Strengths (Write 1)
                                                                                • Growth Areas (Write 1)
                                                                        • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                        HOMEWORK
                                                                        • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                          • Post your Personal Experience Speech Outline on TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
                                                                          • Create Notecards (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 Personal Experience Speech Reflection:
                                                                            • Activity #25--Personal Experience Speech Reflection
                                                                              • Congratulations! You've completed your Personal Experience Speech! 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--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                          • Tuesday--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                          • Wednesday--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                          • Thursday--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                          • Friday--Begin Communication Unit
                                                                          LINKS

                                                                          Friday, October 2, 2015

                                                                          10-2-2015 PS--SUB--Impromptu Speeches

                                                                          PLAN
                                                                          • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                          • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                          • Packer Contest
                                                                            • Packers @ 49ers
                                                                          • Impromptu Speeches
                                                                          • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                          HOMEWORK
                                                                          • Post your Personal Experience Speech Outline on TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
                                                                          • Create Notecards (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--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                              • Tuesday--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                              • Wednesday--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                              • Thursday--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                              • Friday--Begin Communication Unit
                                                                              LINKS

                                                                              Thursday, October 1, 2015

                                                                              10-1-20015 PS--CT--Personal Experience Speech Work Time

                                                                              PLAN
                                                                              • Reminder: When you arrive to class, please open the blog on your digital device.
                                                                              • Welcome, Attendance & Daily Plan
                                                                              • Ms. Swenson Presentation
                                                                              • Personal Experience Speech
                                                                                • Work on your Outline
                                                                                  • Type your outline--REQUIRED
                                                                                  • Ask your group to review and revise your outline--Optional
                                                                                  • Make revisions--Optional
                                                                                  • Post your outline to TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
                                                                                • If time permits, choose to do any of the following:
                                                                                  • Create your notecards.
                                                                                  • Practice your speech for your speech group.
                                                                                  • Work on other homework.
                                                                                  • Use your digital device.
                                                                                • Work Time
                                                                              • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                              HOMEWORK
                                                                              • Post your Personal Experience Speech Outline on TurnItIn (Due Speech Day)
                                                                              • Create Notecards (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--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                                  • Monday--Personal Experience Speech Presentations
                                                                                  LINKS