PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Packer Contest
- Vikings @ Packers
- Packers @ Lions
- Great Speeches Presentation
- Great Speech Example #1--Jimmy V.
- Who was Jim Valvano?
- Jimmy Valvano's "Never Give Up" Speech--March 3, 1993 at The ESPYs
- Activity--Great Speech #1-Jimmy V.
- Group Share & Class Share
- Top Ten Reasons Why Jimmy V's ESPY's Speech is the Best Ever
- It's prophetic.
- It's timeless.
- No waste.
- Valvano pays homage to his family, past and present.
- Self-deprecating humor.
- He doesn't oversell himself.
- Valvano addresses his own mortality, and doesn't allow anyone to feel sorry for him.
- "Don't ever give up, don't ever give up."
- Eerie foreshadowing.
- Best closing line. Ever.
- Additional Information about Jimmy Valvano from Wikipedia
- Great Speeches Presentation
- Hand out Great Speech Presentation Assignment
- Activity--Great Speech Presentation Assignment
- Speech Sign Ups
- No speech may be used twice in a single period.
- Begin writing your Great Speech Presentation Outline
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Activity--Possible Great Speeches for Great Speech Presentation (Due Thursday)
- List 3 possible great speeches for your presentation. For each speech, complete the following:
- List the speech title.
- Share who gave the speech.
- Provide a one-sentence summary of the speech.
- In one sentence, explain why you consider this to be a "great speech."
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Thursday (7)--Great Speech Analysis & Work Time
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.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Packer Contest
- Great Speeches Unit
- The King's Speech--Part 3
- Chapters 14-21
- 1:14:28-1:51:27
- Stop at End of Movie
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Tuesday (7)--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.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Packer Contest
- Great Speeches Unit
- The King's Speech--Part 2
- Chapters 7-13
- 34:23-1:14:28 (The first few minutes are repeated.)
- Stop just after Lionel's wife meets King George.
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Monday (7)--The King's Speech Part 3
- Tuesday (7)--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.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Commencement Speech Presentations Reflection
- What Makes a Good Speech?
- Discuss Commencement Speech Journal
- Select a facilitator
- Share two strengths that were common in many students.
- Share one growth area that was common in many students.
- Share one message that resonated with you.
- As a group, select one strength, one growth area, and one impactful message to share with the class.
- Personal Reflection
- Select a facilitator
- What is ONE THING in Public Speaking that you have improved in?
- What is ONE THING you will commit to improving on for the rest of the course?
- Please complete the Commencement Speech Unit Survey
- PERIOD 1
- PERIOD 4
- PERIOD 5
- Review
- Group Share
- Class Share
- Great Speeches Unit
- The King's Speech--Part 1
- Chapters 1-8
- 0:00-38:41
- Stop just after the Duke does many practice exercises with Lionel.
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Commencement Speech Analysis & Debriefing, The King's Speech Part 1
- Friday (7)--The King's Speech Part 2
- Monday (7)--The King's Speech Part 3
- Tuesday (7)--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.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Packer Contest
- Commencement Speech Presentations
- Commencement Speech Presentations
- BEFORE SPEECH
- Show Mr. Buckley Your Manuscript
- DURING SPEECH
- AFTER SPEECH
- Activity--Commencement Speech Presentations Journal
- Speaker's Name
- List one strength of the speech.
- List one growth area for the speaker.
- List one message from the speech.
- Big 3
- Students share 3 Strengths/Put-Ups
- Big B
- Mr. Buckley shares feedback
- Star Possible Speeches for Public Speaking Flex Block Presentation
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Complete a FINAL DRAFT of your commencement speech and upload to TurnItIn through Schoology. (Due On Your Speech Day)
- Practice Commencement Speech (Due Before Your Speech Day)
- 2 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT--Bring in a signed note from a parent stating you presented your commencement speech for them. (Due On Your Speech Day)
- If you HAVE presented your speech:
- Complete Commencement Speech Reflection
- Activity--Commencement Speech Reflection
- Congratulations! You've completed your Commencement Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
- What was your favorite part of the Commencement 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 Commencement 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 (7)--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.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Packer Contest
- Commencement Speech Presentations
- Commencement Speech Presentations
- BEFORE SPEECH
- Show Mr. Buckley Your Manuscript
- DURING SPEECH
- AFTER SPEECH
- Activity--Commencement Speech Presentations Journal
- Speaker's Name
- List one strength of the speech.
- List one growth area for the speaker.
- List one message from the speech.
- Big 3
- Students share 3 Strengths/Put-Ups
- Big B
- Mr. Buckley shares feedback
- Star Possible Speeches for Public Speaking Flex Block Presentation
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Complete a FINAL DRAFT of your commencement speech and upload to TurnItIn through Schoology. (Due On Your Speech Day)
- Practice Commencement Speech (Due Before Your Speech Day)
- 2 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT--Bring in a signed note from a parent stating you presented your commencement speech for them. (Due On Your Speech Day)
- If you HAVE presented your speech:
- Complete Commencement Speech Reflection
- Activity--Commencement Speech Reflection
- Congratulations! You've completed your Commencement Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
- What was your favorite part of the Commencement 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 Commencement 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 (7)--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.