Thursday, November 5, 2015

11-5-2015 PS--Commencement Speech Analysis & Work Time

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    • Parent Persuasive Speech
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        • Completed and Signed Form
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    • Commencement Speech Analysis
      • Stephen Colbert 2011 Commencement Speech at Northwestern University
        • Background
          • Stephen Colbert attended Northwestern
          • Armadillo Day--A student-run music festival held on the shores of Lake Michigan. This largest student-run event is the largest in the country and is accompanied by lots of drinking.
          • During that school year, there was a controversy involving a professor-approved live sex demonstration in front of the Human Sexuality class.
        • Heads Up--There are a couple of spots where the video will go black or a white box will pop up, but the sound continues. This is part of the video. Just listen to Colbert.
        • Activity #40--Stephen Colbert Commencement Speech 3-2-1
          • 3 Quotes--Colbert provides a number of memorable quotes. Record at least 3 memorable quotes.
          • 2 Connections--Colbert references many things that the student body can relate to. List 2 of these things.
          • 1 Message--What is one message Colbert shares that sticks with you?
    • Speech Writing Time
    • Plan for Future Classes
    HOMEWORK
    • COMPLETE your Commencement Speech Manuscript Rough Draft (Due Monday)
          UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
          • Friday--Speech Sign Ups, Sample EHS Commencement Speech, Commencement Speaker Auditions Evaluation Rubric, Peer Presentations
          • Monday--Commencement Speech Presentations
          • Tuesday--Commencement Speech Presentations
          • Wednesday--Commencement Speech Presentations
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