Wednesday, November 9, 2016

11-10-2016 PS--CT--Commencement Speech Analysis (EHS 2010 Commencement Speech--Matt Huppert) & Writing

PLAN
  • Welcome & Attendance
  • Discuss Commencement Speech Quotes & Stories Journal
    • Respond to the following questions:
      • Find at least TWO QUOTES that could be effectively used in your speech. WRITE THEM DOWN. Be sure to give credit (state) whomever wrote or spoke the quote.
      • Find ONE STORY from a well-known person that could be effectively used in your speech. SUMMARIZE THE STORY in 2-3 sentences. NOTE: You CAN use a story from someone who is well-known if it truly fits within your speech.
    • Share in Group
      • Share one story or quote with class.
  • Commencement Speech Analysis
    • Activity--Matt Huppert Speech Journal
      • Write the following words and leave space to respond to each:
        • SHARE
        • CONNECT
        • QUOTE
        • MESSAGE
        • GROUP RATING
        • 3 IMPORTANT THINGS
      • BEFORE SPEECH
        • SHARE--Share one important thing that you believe is imperative in presenting an excellent commencement speech.
      • DURING SPEECH
        • CONNECT--How did Matt connect with his audience?
        • QUOTE--Write down at least one quote from Matt's speech.
        • MESSAGE--Write down at least one message from Matt's speech.
      • GROUP RATING
        • On a Scale of Fist to 5, rate Matt's speech.
      • AFTER SPEECH
        • 3 IMPORTANT THINGS--As we continue analyzing commencement speeches, list the 3 most important things that you would like to focus on to present your best commencement speech.
      • Group Share
      • Class Discussion
    • Work on Commencement Speech
      • Plan for Future Classes
      HOMEWORK
      • Activity--EHS Top Ten List (Due Monday)
        • Come up with a TOP TEN list of memorable events, people, traditions, etc. for your experience at Edina High School.
          UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
          • Friday--Impromptu Speeches
          LINKS
          • Public Speaking Notebook Table of Contents--This is the current table of contents for Public Speaking. You may reference this document to make sure you've included all activities in your notebook TOC.
          • The Writer's Block--The Writer's Block is a writing center staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers.  Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
          • Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.

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