Monday, February 27, 2017

2-28-2017 PS--SUB--DPS Debriefing, Conquering Fear Video Presentation Assignment

PLAN
  • Welcome & Attendance
  • Name Game
  • Fear Tips
    • Read Page 7 of the Fear Packet. Circle TWO of the "Practical Tips for Dealing with Fear" that are most important to you. (Due Tuesday)
    • Complete Activity--3 Fear Tips (Due Tuesday)
      • Search online for 3 tips for effectively dealing with the Fear of Public Speaking.
      • Write down those 3 tips.
    • Fear Tips Class Activity
  • Plan for Future Classes
  • YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
  • None
                    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                    • Wednesday--Dead Poets Society Analysis & Debriefing, Fear Review
                    • Thursday--Fear Test, Fear Debriefing
                    • Friday--Inservice--NO SCHOOL
                    • Monday--Begin Commencement Speech
                    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.

                    2-27-2017 PS--Fear Video Clip Presentations

                    PLAN
                    • Welcome & Attendance
                    • Name Game
                    • Fear Video Assignment Presentations
                      • Like the Glossophobia Video Clip, find a commercial or brief video clip that deals with the fear of Public Speaking or some sort of speaking situation.
                        • Share your video clip with your speech group.
                      • Create a Google Slide Show/PowerPoint Presentation (25 Points)
                        • Slide 1--Title Slide (5 Points)
                          • Group Member Names
                          • Title of Your Presentation
                          • Clip Art and/or Image to Represent Your Presentation
                          • Include an Attention Getter
                        • Slide 2--Video Slide #1 (5 Points)
                          • Include a Slide Title
                          • Write the Official Title of the Video
                          • CITE Where the Video Came From
                          • Provide a SET UP of the Video
                          • Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Video
                        • Slide 3--Video Slide #2 (5 Points)
                          • Include a Slide Title
                          • Embed the Video--DO NOT LINK the Video
                        • Slide 4--Fear Analysis Slide (5 Points)
                          • Share TWO Things Related to Our Fear Unit from the Video
                          • Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Slide
                        • Slide 5--Summary & Conclusion Slide (5 Points)
                          • Summarize Your Presentation
                          • Include an Impactful Closing Statement that Gives a Sense of Finality
                          • Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Slide
                          • Activity--Fear Video Clip Lessons
                            • Create 3 Columns
                              • Presentatiion #
                              • Clip
                              • Lesson
                          • Plan for Future Classes
                          • YAWP!
                          HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
                          • Read Page 7 of the Fear Packet. Circle TWO of the "Practical Tips for Dealing with Fear" that are most important to you. (Due Tuesday)
                          • Complete Activity--3 Fear Tips (Due Tuesday)
                            • Search online for 3 tips for effectively dealing with the Fear of Public Speaking.
                            • Write down those 3 tips.
                                          UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                          • Tuesday--Fear Tips Activity
                                          • Wednesday--Dead Poets Society Analysis & Debriefing, Fear Review
                                          • Thursday--Fear Test, Fear Debriefing
                                          • Friday--Inservice--NO SCHOOL
                                          • Monday--Begin Commencement Speech
                                          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.

                                          Friday, February 24, 2017

                                          2-24-2017 PS--Fear Video Presentations Work

                                          PLAN
                                          • Welcome & Attendance
                                          • Name Game
                                          • Game of the Week Contest #4
                                          • Fear Video Assignment Presentations
                                            • The X-Factor Video Clip
                                            • Like the Glossophobia Video Clip, find a commercial or brief video clip that deals with the fear of Public Speaking or some sort of speaking situation.
                                              • Share your video clip with your speech group.
                                            • Create a Google Slide Show/PowerPoint Presentation (25 Points)
                                              • Slide 1--Title Slide (5 Points)
                                                • Group Member Names
                                                • Title of Your Presentation
                                                • Clip Art and/or Image to Represent Your Presentation
                                                • Include an Attention Getter
                                              • Slide 2--Video Slide #1 (5 Points)
                                                • Include a Slide Title
                                                • Write the Official Title of the Video
                                                • CITE Where the Video Came From
                                                • Provide a SET UP of the Video
                                                • Include and Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Video
                                              • Slide 3--Video Slide #2 (5 Points)
                                                • Include a Slide Title
                                                • Embed the Video--DO NOT LINK the Video
                                              • Slide 4--Fear Analysis Slide (5 Points)
                                                • Share TWO Things Related to Our Fear Unit from the Video
                                                • Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Slide
                                              • Slide 5--Summary & Conclusion Slide (5 Points)
                                                • Summarize Your Presentation
                                                • Include an Impactful Closing Statement that Gives a Sense of Finality
                                                • Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Slide
                                            • Sample Fear Video Clip Visual Aid
                                                • Plan for Future Classes
                                                • YAWP!
                                                HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
                                                • Revise, edit, and polish your Google Slideshow (Due Monday)
                                                • Practice Your Part of the Video Presentation Assignment (Due Monday)
                                                                  UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                  • Monday--Fear Video Presentations
                                                                  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.

                                                                  Thursday, February 23, 2017

                                                                  2-23-2017 USL--Personal Fear Inventory, Turning Fear Into Fuel

                                                                  PLAN
                                                                  • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                  • Name Game
                                                                  • Fear Unit
                                                                    • Personal Fear Inventory
                                                                      • Complete the Personal Fear Inventory for your class. All results are anonymous.
                                                                      • Click on the link below and answer the 3 questions:
                                                                      • Personal Fear Inventory Results
                                                                        • Class results
                                                                        • Discuss
                                                                          • Address each question:
                                                                            1. What are the top three situations that really matter to you?
                                                                            2. What are the three most common/strongest physical fear reactions you experience when faced with something that really matters to you?
                                                                            3. What negative thoughts have you engaged in when faced with
                                                                          • What do these results mean?
                                                                          • Mr Buckley's Comments & Discussion
                                                                            • Everyone experiences these three areas.
                                                                            • It's unique & personal
                                                                          • Share your top 3 Personal Fear reactions
                                                                  • Watch "Turning Fear Into Fuel"
                                                                    • Activity--Turning Fear Into Fuel
                                                                      • As you watch, think of the following questions:
                                                                      1. How do you react when you encounter fear?
                                                                      2. Do you fall into a "worst case scenario" downward spiral?
                                                                      3. What can you do to begin changing your attitude about encountering your fear?
                                                                  • Fear Video Assignment Presentations
                                                                    • Like the Glossophobia Video Clip, find a commercial or brief video clip that deals with the fear of Public Speaking or some sort of speaking situation.
                                                                    • Share your video clip with your speech group.
                                                                    • Create a Google Slide Show/PowerPoint Presentation (25 Points)
                                                                      • Slide 1--Title Slide (5 Points)
                                                                        • Group Member Names
                                                                        • Title of Your Presentation
                                                                        • Clip Art and/or Image to Represent Your Presentation
                                                                        • Include an Attention Getter
                                                                      • Slide 2--Video Slide #1 (5 Points)
                                                                        • Include a Slide Title
                                                                        • Write the Official Title of the Video
                                                                        • CITE Where the Video Came From
                                                                        • Provide a SET UP of the Video
                                                                        • Include and Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Video
                                                                      • Slide 3--Video Slide #2 (5 Points)
                                                                        • Include a Slide Title
                                                                        • Embed the Video--DO NOT LINK the Video
                                                                      • Slide 4--Fear Analysis Slide (5 Points)
                                                                        • Share TWO Things Related to Our Fear Unit from the Video
                                                                        • Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Slide
                                                                      • Slide 5--Summary & Conclusion Slide (5 Points)
                                                                        • Summarize Your Presentation
                                                                        • Include an Impactful Closing Statement that Gives a Sense of Finality
                                                                        • Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Slide
                                                                      • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                      • YAWP!
                                                                      HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
                                                                      • Activity--Fear Video Clip Example (Due Friday)
                                                                        • Like the Glossophobia Video Clip, find a commercial or brief video clip that deals with the fear of Public Speaking or some sort of speaking situation.
                                                                          • Write the website in your notebook and bring it on your digital device.
                                                                          • Write a one-sentence summary of the video.
                                                                          • Explain how the clip relates to the fear of Public Speaking.
                                                                                      UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                      • Friday--Begin Fear Video Presentation Assignment
                                                                                      • Monday--Fear Video Presentations
                                                                                      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.

                                                                                      Wednesday, February 22, 2017

                                                                                      2-22-2017 PS--Fear Case Studies Presentations

                                                                                      PLAN
                                                                                      • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                      • Name Game
                                                                                      • Game of the Week #3
                                                                                      • Notebook Table of Contents Catch Up
                                                                                      • Connecting with Kids Breakfast Student Speakers Opportunity
                                                                                      • Fear Unit
                                                                                        • Jerry Seinfeld & Public Speaking
                                                                                        • Activity--Personal Fear Experience Journal
                                                                                          • Share one experience you've had in which you experienced intense FEAR:
                                                                                            • What were you scared of?
                                                                                            • What happened?
                                                                                            • How did you feel BEFORE the experience?
                                                                                            • How did you feel DURING the experience?
                                                                                            • How did you feel AFTER the experience?
                                                                                          • Group Discussion
                                                                                          • Class Sharing
                                                                                        • Fear Case Studies Skits
                                                                                          • 5 Minute Prep
                                                                                          • Presentations--Your presentation is worth 20 points
                                                                                            • Creative--5 Points
                                                                                            • Covered Basic Concepts--5 Points
                                                                                            • All Students Are Involved--5 Points
                                                                                            • Minimum Time Length = 1 Minute--5 Points
                                                                                          • Case Study #1
                                                                                            • Presentation
                                                                                            • Mr. Buckley Debriefing
                                                                                          • Case Study #2
                                                                                            • Presentation
                                                                                            • Mr. Buckley Debriefing
                                                                                          • Case Study #3
                                                                                            • Presentation
                                                                                            • Mr. Buckley Debriefing
                                                                                          • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                          • YAWP!
                                                                                          HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
                                                                                          • Activity--Fear Video Clip Example (Due Thursday)
                                                                                            • Like the Glossophobia Video Clip, find a commercial or brief video clip that deals with the fear of Public Speaking or some sort of speaking situation.
                                                                                              • Write the website in your notebook and bring it on your digital device.
                                                                                              • Write a one-sentence summary of the video.
                                                                                              • Explain how the clip relates to the fear of Public Speaking.
                                                                                                          UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                          • Thursday--Personal Fear Inventory, Turning Fear Into Fuel
                                                                                                          • Friday--Begin Fear Video Presentation Assignment
                                                                                                          • Monday--Fear Video Presentations
                                                                                                          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.

                                                                                                          Friday, February 17, 2017

                                                                                                          2-17-2017 PS--Fear Case Studies

                                                                                                          PLAN
                                                                                                          • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                                          • Name Game
                                                                                                          • Game of the Week #3
                                                                                                          • Fear Unit
                                                                                                            • When You're Afraid of Public Speaking Video
                                                                                                            • Fear Case Studies Jigsaw
                                                                                                              • Select a Facilitator
                                                                                                              • Discuss What Happened in the Story
                                                                                                              • Review Each Question
                                                                                                                • Confirm Correct Answer
                                                                                                                • Write Down Detailed Correct Answer
                                                                                                              • Jigsaw & Share
                                                                                                            • Fear Case Studies Skits
                                                                                                              • Your presentation is worth 20 points
                                                                                                                • Creative--5 Points
                                                                                                                • Covered Basic Concepts--5 Points
                                                                                                                • All Students Are Involved--5 Points
                                                                                                                • Minimum Time Length = 1 Minute--5 Points
                                                                                                              • WORK TIME
                                                                                                                • Select a facilitator for your Skit
                                                                                                                • Put Together & Practice Your Skit
                                                                                                              • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                                              • YAWP!
                                                                                                              HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
                                                                                                              • Prepare for your Fear Case Studies Presentation (Due Wednesday)
                                                                                                                              UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                              • Wednesday--Fear Case Studies, Personal Fear Inventory/Fear Video Clip
                                                                                                                              • Thursday--Personal Fear Inventory, Turning Fear Into Fuel
                                                                                                                              • Friday--Begin Fear Video Presentation Assignment
                                                                                                                              • Monday--Fear Video Presentations
                                                                                                                              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.

                                                                                                                              Thursday, February 16, 2017

                                                                                                                              2-16-2017 PS--CT--Introduction To Fear Unit

                                                                                                                              PLAN
                                                                                                                              • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                                                              • Name Game
                                                                                                                                • Introduction to Fear Unit
                                                                                                                                  • Fear Videos
                                                                                                                                  • Introductory Discussion
                                                                                                                                    • Activity--Introduction to Fear Journal
                                                                                                                                      • Think back to your Special Object Speech & Colors Speech. I want you to consider how fearful you were during your Special Object Speech & Colors Speech.
                                                                                                                                        • Special Object Speech
                                                                                                                                          1. On a scale of 1 (NOT STRESSFUL AT ALL) to 10 (EXTREMELY STRESSFUL), how STRESSFUL was the Special Object Speech BEFORE you presented?
                                                                                                                                          2. Describe how you felt BEFORE the speech. Were you more fearful the day before or just before presenting? What reactions did you have? Butterflies in your stomach? Sweating? Nervous? Nothing?
                                                                                                                                          3. How did you feel AFTER the speech? Were you relieved, still nervous, or frustrated?
                                                                                                                                          4. Colors Speech
                                                                                                                                            1. On a scale of 1 (NOT STRESSFUL AT ALL) to 10 (EXTREMELY STRESSFUL), how STRESSFUL was the Colors Speech BEFORE you presented?
                                                                                                                                            2. Describe how you felt BEFORE the speech. Were you more fearful the day before or just before presenting? What reactions did you have? Butterflies in your stomach? Sweating? Nervous? Nothing?
                                                                                                                                            3. How did you feel AFTER the speech? Were you relieved, still nervous, or frustrated?
                                                                                                                                            4. Compare the Two Speeches
                                                                                                                                              1. What was similar about the fear you experienced?
                                                                                                                                              2. What was different about the fear you experienced?
                                                                                                                                          • Group Discussion
                                                                                                                                          • Fear Continuum
                                                                                                                                        • Fear Factor Video Clip
                                                                                                                                        • Top Ten Fears
                                                                                                                                          • Activity--Fear Packet
                                                                                                                                            • These are the top ten fears in the United States.
                                                                                                                                            • Create 4 Columns
                                                                                                                                              • Column 1--Your Fears
                                                                                                                                                • Rank the fears from 1-10
                                                                                                                                                  • 1 = MOST Fearful for YOU
                                                                                                                                                  • 10 = LEAST Fearful for YOU
                                                                                                                                              • Column 2--Society's Fears
                                                                                                                                                • Guess the ACTUAL Results
                                                                                                                                              • Column 3--Group Guess
                                                                                                                                                • As a group, determine the order of the ACTUAL results
                                                                                                                                              • Column 4--Actual Results
                                                                                                                                        • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                                                                        • YAWP!
                                                                                                                                        HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
                                                                                                                                        • Complete ALL 3 CASE STUDIES Fear Case Studies (Due Friday)
                                                                                                                                          • Read All 3 Case Studies
                                                                                                                                          • Answer All Questions IN YOUR PACKET
                                                                                                                                                        UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                                                        • Friday--Fear Case Studies/Speech Fears & Self-Confidence
                                                                                                                                                        • Monday--Personal Fear Inventory/Fear Video Clip
                                                                                                                                                        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.

                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, February 15, 2017

                                                                                                                                                        2-15-2017 PS--Colors Speech Analysis & Debriefing, Parent Persuasive Speech Analysis & Debriefing

                                                                                                                                                        PLAN
                                                                                                                                                        • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                                                                                        • Check Student Colors Speech Analysis & Colors Speech Reflection
                                                                                                                                                        • Collect Parent Persuasive Speech
                                                                                                                                                        • Name Game
                                                                                                                                                          • Colors Speech Debriefing
                                                                                                                                                            • Discussion of Student Colors Speech Analysis
                                                                                                                                                              • Student Speech Presentation
                                                                                                                                                                • Activity--Student Colors Speech Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                  • Create 5 Columns:
                                                                                                                                                                    • Student Name
                                                                                                                                                                    • Primary Color
                                                                                                                                                                    • Put Up #1
                                                                                                                                                                    • Put Up #2
                                                                                                                                                                    • Growth Area #1
                                                                                                                                                                • 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.
                                                                                                                                                            • Discussion of Colors Speech Reflection
                                                                                                                                                              • Activity--Colors Speech Reflection
                                                                                                                                                                • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
                                                                                                                                                                  • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors 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 Colors Activity and Colors 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.
                                                                                                                                                            • Mr. Buckley's Final Thoughts
                                                                                                                                                            • Complete the Colors Speech Survey
                                                                                                                                                            • Debriefing
                                                                                                                                                              • Choose another facilitator
                                                                                                                                                                • Share what you liked about the Colors Speech Unit.
                                                                                                                                                                • Share what you didn't like and/or suggestions improvements for the unit.
                                                                                                                                                          • Parent Persuasive Speech Debriefing
                                                                                                                                                            • Speech Groups
                                                                                                                                                              • Reflection
                                                                                                                                                                • What did you ask for?
                                                                                                                                                                • What answer did you receive?
                                                                                                                                                                  • Yes
                                                                                                                                                                  • No
                                                                                                                                                                  • Maybe
                                                                                                                                                                  • Yes-But
                                                                                                                                                                • What reasons were given for the answer you received?
                                                                                                                                                                • What is one thing you can take away from this speech to help you become a better speaker? Explain.
                                                                                                                                                              • Parent Persuasive Speech Feedback
                                                                                                                                                                • Fist to 5 Group Rating
                                                                                                                                                                  • Variety
                                                                                                                                                                  • Interesting/Engaging
                                                                                                                                                                  • Worthwhile
                                                                                                                                                            • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                                                                                            • YAWP!
                                                                                                                                                            HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
                                                                                                                                                            • Complete Fear Journal (Due Thursday)
                                                                                                                                                                • Activity--Introduction to Fear Journal
                                                                                                                                                                  • Think back to your Special Object Speech & Colors Speech. I want you to consider how fearful you were during your Special Object Speech & Colors Speech.
                                                                                                                                                                    • Special Object Speech
                                                                                                                                                                      • On a scale of 1 (NOT STRESSFUL AT ALL) to 10 (EXTREMELY STRESSFUL), how STRESSFUL was the Special Object Speech BEFORE you presented?
                                                                                                                                                                      • Describe how you felt BEFORE the speech. Were you more fearful the day before or just before presenting? What reactions did you have? Butterflies in your stomach? Sweating? Nervous? Nothing?
                                                                                                                                                                      • How did you feel AFTER the speech? Were you relieved, still nervous, or frustrated?
                                                                                                                                                                    • Colors Speech
                                                                                                                                                                      • On a scale of 1 (NOT STRESSFUL AT ALL) to 10 (EXTREMELY STRESSFUL), how STRESSFUL was the Colors Speech BEFORE you presented?
                                                                                                                                                                      • Describe how you felt BEFORE the speech. Were you more fearful the day before or just before presenting? What reactions did you have? Butterflies in your stomach? Sweating? Nervous? Nothing?
                                                                                                                                                                      • How did you feel AFTER the speech? Were you relieved, still nervous, or frustrated?
                                                                                                                                                                    • Compare the Two Speeches
                                                                                                                                                                      • What was similar about the fear you experienced?
                                                                                                                                                                      • What was different about the fear you experienced?
                                                                                                                                                                          UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                                                                          • Thursday--Begin Fear Unit
                                                                                                                                                                          • Friday--Fear Case Studies
                                                                                                                                                                          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.

                                                                                                                                                                          Tuesday, February 14, 2017

                                                                                                                                                                          2-14-2017 PS--CT--Colors Speech Presentations

                                                                                                                                                                          PLAN
                                                                                                                                                                          • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                                                                                                          • Name Game
                                                                                                                                                                          • Colors Speech
                                                                                                                                                                            • Colors Speech Presentations
                                                                                                                                                                              • Speech Day Procedures
                                                                                                                                                                                • Timer
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Give hand signals to speaker.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
                                                                                                                                                                                • Pre-Speech
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Make sure Mr. Buckley can access your outline online.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech.
                                                                                                                                                                                • During Speech
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Be a respectful and encouraging listener.
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Listen quietly.
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Put away phones and other digital devices--I should not see phones.
                                                                                                                                                                                    • No homework.
                                                                                                                                                                                    • No talking.
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Give eye contact and attention to the speaker.
                                                                                                                                                                                • After Speech
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Activity--Student Colors Speech Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Create 5 Columns:
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Student Name
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Primary Color
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Put Up #1
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Put Up #2
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Growth Area #1
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Grading Rubric
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity--Colors Speech Grade
                                                                                                                                                                                      • You will receive your grade at the end of class.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss with Mr. Buckley before you leave class.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Store your grading rubric in your folder.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                                                                                                              • Plan for Tomorrow
                                                                                                                                                                              • YAWP!
                                                                                                                                                                              HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
                                                                                                                                                                              • Complete Parent Persuasive Speech (Due Wednesday)
                                                                                                                                                                              • If you HAVE presented your speech:
                                                                                                                                                                                • Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due Wednesday)
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Activity--Colors Speech Reflection
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
                                                                                                                                                                                      • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors 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 Colors Activity and Colors 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--Colors Speech Debriefing, Parent Persuasive Speech Due, Parent Persuasive Speech Debriefing
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Thursday--Begin Fear Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                          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.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Monday, February 13, 2017

                                                                                                                                                                                          2-13-2017 PS--Colors Speech Presentations

                                                                                                                                                                                          PLAN
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Name Game
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Colors Speech
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Colors Speech Presentations
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Speech Day Procedures
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Timer
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Give hand signals to speaker.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tell Mr. Buckley time when he asks after the speech.
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pre-Speech
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Make sure Mr. Buckley can access your outline online.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech.
                                                                                                                                                                                                • During Speech
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Be a respectful and encouraging listener.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Listen quietly.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Put away phones and other digital devices--I should not see phones.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • No homework.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • No talking.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Give eye contact and attention to the speaker.
                                                                                                                                                                                                • After Speech
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Activity--Student Colors Speech Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Create 5 Columns:
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Student Name
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Primary Color
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Put Up #1
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Put Up #2
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Growth Area #1
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Grading Rubric
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Activity--Colors Speech Grade
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • You will receive your grade at the end of class.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss with Mr. Buckley before you leave class.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Store your grading rubric in your folder.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Plan for Future Classes
                                                                                                                                                                                                • PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Plan for Tomorrow
                                                                                                                                                                                              • YAWP!
                                                                                                                                                                                              HOMEWORK (Official at 3:10 P.M.)
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Complete Parent Persuasive Speech (Due Wednesday, February 15)
                                                                                                                                                                                              • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Bring Completed Note Cards (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                                                                                                • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                                                                                              • If you HAVE presented your speech:
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Complete Colors Speech Reflection (Due When All Speeches Complete)
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Activity--Colors Speech Reflection
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Congratulations! You've completed your Colors Speech! Please take a few minutes to reflect on your speech and respond to the following questions:
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • What was your favorite part of the Colors Activity & Colors 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 Colors Activity and Colors 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.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                                                                                              • EXTRA CREDIT (2 BONUS POINTS)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bring hand sanitizer or hand lotion and one of the following items to leave in the classroom for community  consumption: glue sticks, pens, pencils, highlighters, dry erase markers, note cards, hand sanitizer, or hand lotion.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Tuesday--Colors Speech Presentations
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wednesday--Colors Speech Debriefing, Parent Persuasive Speech Due, Parent Persuasive Speech Debriefing
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Thursday--Begin Fear Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                          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.