Tuesday, January 30, 2018

1-30 & 31-2018 PS--Block--PS Top 4, Secret Handshake, Special Object Speech Prep

PLAN
  • Welcome & Attendance
  • Notebook & Folder Check
  • Supplies
  • Hall Passes
  • Public Speaking TOP 4
    • Activity--Public Speaking TOP 4
      • During the Video:
        • List the 4 things to remember about Public Speaking according to the video.
        • NOTE: There are a few spots during Part #2 where the screen goes black, but the audio continues. It's just part of the video.
      • After the Video:
        • Which one of the four things shared applies most to you?
        • What will you do to avoid falling into that trap?
      • Group Share/Class Discussion
      • Public Speaking Growth--Mr. Buckley's Growth (Edina Ed Fund Cake Off)
      • Secret Handshake
      • Mr. Buckley's Special Object Speech
      • Special Object Speech Prep
        • Share what Special Object you might use for your Special Object Speech
          • Share both Special Object ideas.
            • Describe it in detail.
            • Why is it special to you?
          • Each person must ask one question about one of that person's Special Objects.
          • Share which Special Object you think you will use for this speech.
        • Create and be prepared to present your Special Object Speech
          • Organization
            • Introduce the object.
            • Explain the object in detail. Share the situation of that particular object.
            • Explain the significance/meaning/connection that you have to this object. What makes it special and/or important?
            • Conclude with a brief summary of your speech and a sentence that gives a sense of finality to your speech.
          • Grading
            • 5 Points--You must create a visual aid of your object and include it on the visual aid for your class:
            • 5 Points--Your speech must last 30 seconds or longer.
              • Speak for at least 30 seconds.
            • 5 Points--You must bring in an outline on a note card.
              • You can take note cards from the front of the room.
      • Student Information Sheet
      • YAWP!
      HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
      • Get a Public Speaking Notebook & Folder (Due Thursday)
        • Fill out and return the Student Information Sheet. (Due Thursday)
        • Bring kleenex, 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. (Due Friday)
        • If you haven't already done so, set www.mrbuckleyspublicspeakingblog.blogspot.com as a favorite on all digital devices including your phone and home computer.
                    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                    • Thursday (7)--Special Object Speeches
                    • Friday (7)--Special Object Speech Wrap Up, Syllabus, Begin Colors Speech Activities, Work on Inventories #1 & #2
                    • Monday (7)--Public Speaking Top 4, Attention Getters, Colors Speech Evidence Sheet
                    • Tuesday (7)--Colors Speech Assignment, Sample Colors Speech, Colors Speech Outline Work
                    • Wednesday (7)--Share and Revise Outlines, Colors Speech Rubric Review
                    • Thursday (7)--Colors Speech Sign Ups, Delivery, Note Cards, Rubric Review, Peer Presentations & Practice
                    • Friday (7)--Colors Speech Peer Presentations
                    • Monday (7)--Colors Speech Presentations
                    • Tuesday/Wednesday (Block)--Colors Speech Presentations
                    • Thursday (7)--Colors Speech Analysis, Reflection, and Survey
                    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, January 25, 2018

                    1-29-2018 PS--7--Welcome & YAWP!

                    PLAN
                    • WELCOME--Please Check the Seating Chart on the Podium
                    • Welcome & Attendance
                    • Course Goals--Best Elective Ever
                      • Fun, Meaningful Activities--NOT Busy Work--Reasonable Work Expectations
                      • Clear Expectations & Plans (Daily & Long Term)
                      • Witness Personal Growth, Development, and Confidence in Speaking Situations
                        • Blogger Introduction
                          • Mr. Buckley's classes will be using Mr. Buckley's Public Speaking Blog throughout the school year:
                            • Each day, the class plan and homework will be posted on Mr. Buckley's Public Speaking Blog.
                            • Whether you are present or absent for any reason, you should be aware of what is going on in class and what assignment expectations have been established each day. It is your responsibility and you are expected to check this blog on a DAILY basis.
                          • To access Mr. Buckley's Public Speaking Blog, you must view it online:
                        • Speech Groups
                          • Share with your group:
                            • Name
                            • Middle School
                            • Grade
                            • SEMESTER 1
                              • Favorite thing you did this summer.
                              • One thing that surprised you since you arrived at EHS today.
                            • SEMESTER 2
                              • Favorite thing about Semester 1.
                              • One thing you are looking forward to about Semester 2.
                        • YAWP! from Dead Poets' Society
                          • View YAWP Partial Clip OR 
                          • Show Actual Film Clip (53:40-57:59)
                          • Discuss
                            • Watch the following Dead Poets' Society video clip of Todd presenting a poem in Mr. Keating's (Robin Williams) class: As you think about the video clip we watched in class, discuss the following questions:
                              • What thoughts/feelings do you have about Public Speaking that may be similar to Todd?
                              • What thoughts/feelings might be different? Explain.
                              • What is one thing you can take away from this clip that could help you in Public Speaking? Explain.
                          • Practice Your YAWP!
                            • Mr. Buckley's YAWP
                            • Speech Groups
                            • Present
                              • Celebrate our speaker in the circle
                              • 3 Claps of Appreciation
                        • 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, or dry erase markers. 
                        • Student Information Sheet
                        • YAWP!
                        HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                        • Get a Public Speaking Notebook & Folder (Due Tuesday)
                          • Fill out and return the Student Information Sheet. (Due Wednesday)
                          • 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. (Due Friday)
                          • If you haven't already done so, set www.mrbuckleyspublicspeakingblog.blogspot.com as a favorite on all digital devices including your phone and home computer.
                                      UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                      • Tuesday/Wednesday (Block)--Welcome & Introduction Part 2, Special Object Speeches
                                      • Thursday (7)--Special Object Speeches
                                      • Friday (7)--Special Object Speech Wrap Up, Syllabus, Begin Colors Speech Activities, Work on Inventories #1 & #2
                                      • Monday (7)--Public Speaking Top 4, Attention Getters, Colors Speech Evidence Sheet
                                      • Tuesday (7)--Colors Speech Assignment, Sample Colors Speech, Colors Speech Outline Work
                                      • Wednesday (7)--Share and Revise Outlines, Colors Speech Rubric Review
                                      • Thursday (7)--Colors Speech Sign Ups, Delivery, Note Cards, Rubric Review, Peer Presentations & Practice
                                      • Friday (7)--Colors Speech Peer Presentations
                                      • Monday (7)--Colors Speech Presentations
                                      • Tuesday/Wednesday (Block)--Colors Speech Presentations
                                      • Thursday (7)--Colors Speech Analysis, Reflection, and Survey
                                      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.

                                      Welcome to Public Speaking I!

                                      Welcome to Public Speaking I! My name is Mr. Buckley and I'm really looking forward to this class! Public Speaking I will give you the opportunity to distinguish yourself from others by gaining experience communicating in many different situations. I'm also excited to teach important communication theory and skills through the use of real-life activities and technology. My goal is for this to be one of the best classes you ever take at Edina High School while gaining valuable communication knowledge, skills, and experience! Let's get started and find your YAWP!
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                                      Friday, January 19, 2018

                                      1-19 & 22-2018 PS--Block--Course Evaluation, Lip Sync Work Time

                                       PLAN
                                      • Welcome & Attendance
                                      • Course Evaluation
                                        • Period 1
                                        • Period 4
                                        • Period 5
                                        • After completing the survey, please check your grade on Infinite Campus. Let me know if you have any questions or if something is incorrect.
                                      • Lip Sync Prep & Practice
                                      • Plan for Tomorrow
                                      • YAWP!
                                      HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                      • Prepare & Practice Lip-Sync (Due Friday/Monday)
                                                    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                    • FINALS
                                                    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, January 17, 2018

                                                    1-17-2018 PS--Block--Great Speech Presentations, Lip Sync Prep & Work

                                                     PLAN
                                                    • Welcome & Attendance
                                                    • Lip-Sync Battle
                                                      • Spike's Lip-Sync Battle
                                                      • Make Lip-Sync Battle Groups (Sign Ups)
                                                      • Share Lip-Sync Battle Videos
                                                      • Determine Lip-Sync Video to Present
                                                    • Plan for Tomorrow
                                                    • YAWP!
                                                    HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                    • Prepare & Practice Lip-Sync (Due Friday/Monday)
                                                                  UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                  • Friday/Monday--Lip Sync Battle Prep, Course Debriefing
                                                                  • FINALS
                                                                  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, January 16, 2018

                                                                  1-16-2018 PS--7--Great Speech Presentations, Intro to Lip Sync Presentation

                                                                   PLAN
                                                                  • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                  • Packer Contest
                                                                    • Tie Breaker
                                                                      • Falcons @ Eagles
                                                                      • Titans @ Patriots
                                                                      • Jaguars @ Steelers
                                                                      • Saints @ Vikings
                                                                      • Great Speeches Presentation Work Time
                                                                        • Great Speeches Presentation
                                                                          • As a group, determine which Great Speech you would like to present.
                                                                          • As a group, begin writing your Great Speech Presentation Outline
                                                                          • Work Time
                                                                          • Lip-Sync Battle
                                                                          • Plan for Tomorrow
                                                                          • YAWP!
                                                                          HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                                          • Find a music video of a song that could be used for your lip sync. (Due Wednesday/Thursday)
                                                                                        UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                        • Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Lip Sync Battle Prep
                                                                                        • Friday/Monday--Lip Sync Battle Prep, Course Debriefing
                                                                                        • FINALS
                                                                                        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, January 9, 2018

                                                                                        1-9-2018 PS--7--Great Speeches Work Day

                                                                                         PLAN
                                                                                        HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                                                        • Activity--Great Speech Presentation Proposal (Due Tuesday)
                                                                                          • Select ONE possible great speech for your presentation and complete the following:
                                                                                            • Give the name of the speaker
                                                                                            • Provide a one-sentence summary of the Speech
                                                                                            • Share one reason WHY you believe this is a great speech.
                                                                                                      UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                      • Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Great Speech Rehearsal/Presentations
                                                                                                      • Friday (7)--Great Speech Presentations
                                                                                                      • Monday--MLK Day--NO SCHOOL
                                                                                                      • Tuesday (7)--Lip Sync Battle Assignment
                                                                                                      • Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Lip Sync Battle Prep
                                                                                                          • Friday/Monday
                                                                                                      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, January 8, 2018

                                                                                                      1-8-2018 PS--7--Great Speech Analysis, Great Speech Work

                                                                                                       PLAN
                                                                                                      • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                                      • Packer Contest
                                                                                                        • Vikings @ Packers
                                                                                                        • Packers @ Lions
                                                                                                      • Activity--Possible Great Speeches for Great Speech Presentation (Due Monday)
                                                                                                        • List 3 possible great speeches for your presentation. For each speech, complete the following:
                                                                                                          • List the speech title.
                                                                                                          • Share who gave the speech.
                                                                                                          • Provide a one-sentence summary of the speech.
                                                                                                          • In one sentence, explain why you consider this to be a "great speech."
                                                                                                      • Great Speech Example #2
                                                                                                        • Activity--Great Speech #2--George W. Bush
                                                                                                          • Great Speeches Presentation
                                                                                                            • Great Speeches Presentation
                                                                                                              • As a group, determine which Great Speech you would like to present.
                                                                                                              • As a group, begin writing your Great Speech Presentation Outline
                                                                                                              • Work Time
                                                                                                            • Speech Sign Ups
                                                                                                              • No speech may be used twice in a single period.
                                                                                                            • Begin writing your Great Speech Presentation Outline
                                                                                                            • Work Time
                                                                                                          • Plan for Tomorrow
                                                                                                          • YAWP!
                                                                                                          HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                                                                          • Activity--Great Speech Presentation Proposal (Due Tuesday)
                                                                                                            • Select ONE possible great speech for your presentation and complete the following:
                                                                                                              • Give the name of the speaker
                                                                                                              • Provide a one-sentence summary of the Speech
                                                                                                              • Share one reason WHY you believe this is a great speech.
                                                                                                                        UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                        • Monday(7)--Great Speech Analysis & Work Time
                                                                                                                        LINKS
                                                                                                                        • Public Speaking Notebook Table of Contents--This is the current table of contents for Public Speaking. You may reference this document to make sure you've included all activities in your notebook TOC.
                                                                                                                        • The Writer's Block--The Writer's Block is a writing center staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers.  Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
                                                                                                                        • Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.