11-14-2016 PS--Commencement Speech Analysis (Northwestern Commencement--Stephen Colbert), Sign Ups, Commencement Speech Work

PLAN

• Welcome & Attendance
• Discuss EHS Top Ten List
• Activity--EHS Top Ten List
• Come up with a TOP TEN list of memorable events, people, traditions, etc. for your experience at Edina High School.
• Share in Group
• Class Discussion
• 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 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--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?
• Work on Commencement Speech
• Plan for Future Classes

HOMEWORK

• Begin writing your Commencement Speech Manuscript (Due Wednesday)

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Tuesday--Speech Writing Workshop
• Wednesday--EHS Commencement Speech 2016 (Kathryn Fuluvaka), Peer Presentations
• Thursday--Present Commencement Speeches
• Friday--Present Commencement 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.