PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Commencement Speech Stories
- Select a Facilitator
- Share your story.
- Explain what message can be taken from the story.
- Share why you chose this particular story.
- Commencement Speech Analysis
- Stephen Colbert 2011 Commencement Speech at Northwestern University
- Background
- Stephen Colbert attended Northwestern
- Armadillo Day--A student-run music festival held on the shores of Lake Michigan. This student-run event is the largest in the country and is accompanied by lots of drinking.
- During that school year, there was a controversy involving a professor-approved live sex demonstration in front of the Human Sexuality class.
- Heads Up--There are a couple of spots where the video will go black or a white box will pop up, but the sound continues. This is part of the video. Just listen to Colbert.
- Activity--Stephen Colbert Commencement Speech 3-2-1
- 3 Quotes--Colbert provides a number of memorable quotes. Record at least 3 memorable quotes.
- 2 Connections--Colbert references many things that the student body can relate to. List 2 of these things.
- 1 Message--What is one message Colbert shares that sticks with you?
- Work on Commencement Speech
- Activity--EHS Top Ten List
- Select a facilitator.
- On your own, come up with a TOP TEN list of memorable events, people, traditions, etc. for your experience at Edina High School.
- Share and create a group Top Ten list.
- Class Discussion.
- Commencement Speech Assignment
- Overview of Speech Assignment
- Questions?
- Commencement Speech Writing Workshop
- Sample Commencement Speech Manuscripts
- Write Commencement Speech
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Complete a ROUGH DRAFT of your commencement speech. (Due Monday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Commencement Speech Analysis, Speech Writing Workshop, Speech Sign Ups
- Friday (7)--Commencement Speech Analysis, Peer Presentations
- Monday (7)--Sign Ups, Peer Presentations
- Tuesday (7)--Present Commencement Speeches
- Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Present Commencement Speeches
- Friday (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
- Commencement Speech Analysis
- Activity--Matt Huppert Speech Journal
- Write the following words and leave space to respond to each:
- SHARE
- CONNECT
- QUOTE
- MESSAGE
- GROUP RATING
- 3 IMPORTANT THINGS
- BEFORE SPEECH
- SHARE--Share one important thing that you believe is imperative in presenting an excellent commencement speech.
- DURING SPEECH
- CONNECT--How did Matt connect with his audience?
- QUOTE--Write down at least one quote from Matt's speech.
- MESSAGE--Write down at least one message from Matt's speech.
- GROUP RATING
- On a Scale of Fist to 5, rate Matt's speech.
- AFTER SPEECH
- 3 IMPORTANT THINGS--As we continue analyzing commencement speeches, list the 3 most important things that you would like to focus on to present your best commencement speech.
- Group Share
- Class Discussion
- Commencement Speech Assignment
- Overview of Speech Assignment
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Activity--Commencement Speech Stories Journal (DUE Wednesday/Thursday)
- Respond to the following questions:
- Find ONE STORY from a well-known person that could be effectively used in your speech. SUMMARIZE THE STORY in 2-3 sentences. NOTE: You CAN use a story from someone who is well-known if it truly fits within your speech.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Commencement Speech Analysis, Speech Writing Workshop, Speech Sign Ups
- Friday (7)--Commencement Speech Analysis, Peer Presentations
- Monday (7)--Present Commencement Speeches
- Tuesday (7)--Present Commencement Speeches
- Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--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
- Communication Video
- Packer Contest
- Communication Unit Debriefing
- Communication Unit Survey
- Class Discussion
- Commencement Speech Introduction
- Facilitator
- What are you most looking forward to about Commencement?
- What is one thing that you think is important for an effective Commencement Speech?
- Ellen DeGeneres at Tulane's 2006 Commencement
- Ellen at Tulane Commencement 2009
- Activity--Commencement Speech Four Square-Ellen DeGeneres
- Make a Four-Square Chart
- Square 1--Impactful Quotes
- What impactful quotes does Ellen share? These quotes can include quotes Ellen attributes to others and/or quotes Ellen creates herself.
- Square 2--Memorable Stories
- What memorable stories does Ellen share? These can be about her and/or others.
- Square 3--Important Messages
- What important messages does Ellen share?
- Square 4--Personal Reaction to Speech
- What is your personal reaction to Ellen speeches? What stands out to you? What does she do well? What could she do better?
- Group Share
- Class Discussion
- Hand Out Commencement Speech Assignment
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Read through Commencement Speech assignment and grading rubric. (DUE Tuesday)
- Activity--Commencement Speech Quotes (DUE Tuesday)
- Respond to the following questions:
- Find at least TWO QUOTES that could be effectively used in your speech. WRITE THEM DOWN. Be sure to give credit (state) whomever wrote or spoke the quote.
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Tuesday(7)--Commencement Speech Analysis
- Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Speech Writing Workshop, Speech Sign Ups
- Friday (7)--Commencement Speech Analysis, Peer Presentations
- Monday (7)--Present Commencement Speeches
- Tuesday (7)--Present Commencement Speeches
- Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--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
- Communication Video
- Packer Contest
- Communication Test
- BLUE Side
- Subject: Communication Test
- Write your name on the BLUE Scantron, GREEN or YELLOW Test, and PINK Review Sheet
- Fill in the KEY ID on the top left of your BLUE Scantron
- When finished turn in your Scantron, Test, and Review Sheet
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Have a FANTASTIC Thanksgiving Break!
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Wednesday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Thursday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Friday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Monday (7)--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.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Communication Video
- Packer Contest
- Grade Check
- Check Your PS Grade
- Check ALL Assignments
- Communication Review Sheet
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Complete Communication Review Sheet (Due Tuesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Tuesday (7)--Communication Test
- Wednesday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Thursday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Friday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Monday (7)--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.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Communication Video
- Packer Contest
Activity--Types of Messages Worksheet
Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages--Part 4--Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
Sitcom Episode--Everybody Loves Raymond
Ping Pong Episode--Raymond challenges his father, Frank, in a rematch of Ping Pong to avenge his Dad throwing the game when he was a child.Characters
Raymond--Main character who, as a child, used to cry when his father would beat him in ping pong. Debra--Raymond's wife who tries to help prepare Raymond for his rematch by talking trash to him.Robert--Raymond's brother who is very tall and has a deep voice. He has always been jealous of Raymond being the favored one in the family and loves any chance to see Ray in trouble with Debra, Frank, or Marie.Marie--Raymond and Robert's MotherFrank--Raymond and Robert's Father
Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages--Part 5--Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
- Video Example of the 5 Kinds of Communication
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Complete Communication Review Sheet (Due Tuesday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Monday (7)--Communication Review
- Tuesday (7)--Communication Test
- Wednesday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Thursday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Friday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Monday (7)--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.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Communication Video
- Submit Parent Persuasive Speech
- Present to parent/guardian
- Parent/guardian fills out Evaluation and signs it
- Complete the reflection
- Submit worksheet AND typed outline in class on Wednesday/Thursday
- Parent Persuasive Speech Analysis & Debriefing
- Speech Groups
- Reflection
- What did you ask for?
- What answer did you receive?
- 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
- Communication Theory
- Drawing Activity
- Activity--Drawing Activity
- Communication Model--Group Task
- Create A, B, C, D Groups
- Practice (5 Minutes)
- PRESENTATIONS
- Activity--Speakers, Listeners, Observers Activity
- In your speech group, assign A, B, C, D.
- If you have less than four people, skip D.
- ROUND #1
- Preparation
- A--SPEAKER
- You will be giving a brief speech in your speech group. Create an outline of 2-3 things that are interesting to you. Be sure to include details that you can share during your speech.
- You must speak for 3 full minutes.
- C & D--OBSERVERS
- Create THREE Columns:
- Speech Notes--Note the CONTENT of the speech
- Speaker Notes--Note how the speaker presents speech and acts.
- Listener Notes--Note how the listener acted throughout the speech.
- B--LISTENER
- While speakers and observers prep, visit with me in the hall
- Presentation
- Debrief
- Observers share observations.
- ROUND #2
- Preparation
- A--SPEAKER BECOMES OBSERVER
- C & D--OBSERVER BECOMES LISTENER
- B--LISTENER BECOMES SPEAKER.
- Presentation
- Debrief
- Speakers share experience.
- Observers share observations.
- So what's the point?
- Activity--Types of Messages Worksheet
- Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages--Part 1
- Review of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
- Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages--Part 2--Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
- May the Force Be with You
- Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages--Part 3--Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
- Comedians are Masters of Messages
- Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages--Part 4--Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
- Sitcom Episode--Everybody Loves Raymond
- Ping Pong Episode--Raymond challenges his father, Frank, in a rematch of Ping Pong to avenge his Dad throwing the game when he was a child.
- Characters
- Raymond--Main character who, as a child, used to cry when his father would beat him in ping pong.
- Debra--Raymond's wife who tries to help prepare Raymond for his rematch by talking trash to him.
- Robert--Raymond's brother who is very tall and has a deep voice. He has always been jealous of Raymond being the favored one in the family and loves any chance to see Ray in trouble with Debra, Frank, or Marie.
- Marie--Raymond and Robert's Mother
- Frank--Raymond and Robert's Father
- Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages--Part 5--Examples of Verbal, Vocal, & Nonverbal Messages
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Friday (7)--Types of Messages Wrap Up, 5 Kinds of Communication Assignment
- Monday (7)--5 Kinds of Communication Presentations, Communication Review
- Tuesday (7)--Communication Test
- Wednesday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Thursday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Friday--THANKSGIVING BREAK
- Monday (7)--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.
