Wednesday, February 28, 2018

2-28-2018 PS--Block--Personal Fear Inventory, Fear Clip Presentation

PLAN
  • Counselor Presentation
  • Welcome & Attendance
  • Name Game
  • Fear Activities
    • Fear Factor Video Clip
    • LET'S PLAY!--Fear Analysis
      • Assemble--Eyes
      • Fast Fingers
      • Share Journal Activity--Personal Fear Analysis Journal
        • Break down a DIFFERENT fear experience using the elements that we discussed in today's case studies:
          1. What were you actually afraid of?
          2. On a scale of DISQUIET to ALARM, rate your fear level beforehand.
          3. What physical fear reactions did you experience?
          4. Did you realize that these physical fear reactions were normal?
          5. Did you stay and deal with the situation or run from it?
          6. Did any previous experience help you get through the fear? If so, what was it?
          7. How would your perspective of this fear situation be different now that we've examined fear?
    • 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 fear?
          • What do these results mean?
          • Mr Buckley's Comments & Discussion
            • Everyone experiences these three areas.
            • It's unique & personal
      • Discuss
        • What do these results mean?
      • Personal Fear Inventory Analysis Applied to a Fearful Performance
      • Fear Video Clip Presentation
    • YAWP!
    HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
    • Work on Fear Video Presentation Assignment (Due Monday)
                UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                • Friday--Teacher Inservice--NO SCHOOL
                • Monday--Strategies for Dealing with Fear, Fear Video Presentation Assignment
                • Tuesday--Fear Video Presentations Practice
                • Wednesday/Thursday--Fear Video Presentations Practice
                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 26, 2018

                2-27-2018 PS--7--SUB--Impromptu Speeches #2

                PLAN
                • Welcome & Attendance
                • Impromptu Speeches #2
                • YAWP!
                HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                • Complete Activity--Personal Fear Analysis Journal (Due Wednesday/Thursday)
                  • Break down a DIFFERENT fear experience using the elements that we discussed in today's case studies:
                    1. What were you actually afraid of?
                    2. On a scale of DISQUIET to ALARM, rate your fear level beforehand.
                    3. What physical fear reactions did you experience?
                    4. Did you realize that these physical fear reactions were normal?
                    5. Did you stay and deal with the situation or run from it?
                    6. Did any previous experience help you get through the fear? If so, what was it?
                    7. How would your perspective of this fear situation be different now that we've examined fear?
                  • Activity--Fear Video Clip Example (Due Wednesday/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)
                              • Wednesday/Thursday--Personal Fear Inventory, Fear Video Clip, Strategies for Dealing with Fear, Fear Video Presentation Assignment
                              • Friday--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.

                              2-26-2018 PS--7--Fear Case Studies

                              PLAN
                              • Welcome & Attendance
                              • Name Game
                                • FB Check
                                • Fear Unit
                                  • When You're Afraid of Public Speaking Video
                                  • 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
                                    • Student Presentations
                                      • Case Study #1
                                        • Presentation
                                        • Q & A
                                        • Mr. Buckley's Comments
                                      • Case Study #2
                                        • Presentation
                                        • Q & A
                                        • Mr. Buckley's Comments
                                      • Case Study #3
                                        • Presentation
                                        • Q & A
                                        • Mr. Buckley's Comments
                                • Name Game
                                • YAWP!
                                HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                • Complete Activity--Personal Fear Analysis Journal (Due Wednesday/Thursday)
                                  • Break down a DIFFERENT fear experience using the elements that we discussed in today's case studies:
                                    1. What were you actually afraid of?
                                    2. On a scale of DISQUIET to ALARM, rate your fear level beforehand.
                                    3. What physical fear reactions did you experience?
                                    4. Did you realize that these physical fear reactions were normal?
                                    5. Did you stay and deal with the situation or run from it?
                                    6. Did any previous experience help you get through the fear? If so, what was it?
                                    7. How would your perspective of this fear situation be different now that we've examined fear?
                                • Activity--Fear Video Clip Example (Due Wednesday/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)
                                            • Tuesday--SUB--Impromptu Speeches #2
                                            • Wednesday/Thursday--Personal Fear Inventory, Fear Video Clip, Strategies for Dealing with Fear, Fear Video Presentation Assignment
                                            • Friday--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 23, 2018

                                            2-23-2018 PS--7--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
                                                    • 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
                                                    • Name Game
                                                    • YAWP!
                                                    HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                    • Prepare for your Fear Case Studies Presentation (Due Monday)
                                                                UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                • Monday--Fear Case Studies, Personal Fear Inventory/Fear Video Clip
                                                                • Tuesday--Personal Fear Inventory, Turning Fear Into Fuel
                                                                • Wednesday/Thursday--Begin Fear Video Presentation Assignment
                                                                • Friday--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 21, 2018

                                                                2-21 & 22-2018 PS--Block--Colors Speech Presentations & Debriefing

                                                                PLAN
                                                                • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                • Colors Speech Presentations
                                                                • 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
                                                                      • LET'S PLAY!--Colors Speech Analysis
                                                                        • Phone Digit!
                                                                        • BOOM!
                                                                          • Thumbs Left, Thumbs Right, Thumbs Up
                                                                          • HIGH FIVE when you match
                                                                        • Sharing
                                                                          • Share two strengths that were common in many students.
                                                                          • Share one growth area that was common in many students.
                                                                        • Partners
                                                                          • Who had breakfast first today?
                                                                          • 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.
                                                                • Name Game
                                                                • YAWP!
                                                                HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                                • Complete Fear Journal (Due Friday)
                                                                    • 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?
                                                                  • Complete Fear Case Studies (Due Friday)
                                                                    • Read Fear Case Study #1 (Page 2)
                                                                    • Complete Fear Case Study #1 Questions 1-15 (Pages 2-3)
                                                                    • Read Fear Case Study #2 (Page 4)
                                                                    • Complete Fear Case Study #2 Questions 1-8 (Page 4)
                                                                    • Read Fear Case Study #3 (Page 5)
                                                                    • Complete Fear Case Study #3 Questions 1-5 (Page 5)
                                                                              UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                              • Friday--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.

                                                                              Tuesday, February 13, 2018

                                                                              2-16-2018 PS--Block--SUB--Fear Case Studies

                                                                              PLAN
                                                                              • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                              • Fear Case Studies
                                                                                • Hand Out Fear Packet
                                                                                  • Complete Fear Case Studies
                                                                                    • Read Fear Case Study #1 (Page 2)
                                                                                    • Complete Fear Case Study #1 Questions 1-15 (Pages 2-3)
                                                                                    • Read Fear Case Study #2 (Page 4)
                                                                                    • Complete Fear Case Study #2 Questions 1-8 (Page 4)
                                                                                    • Read Fear Case Study #3 (Page 5)
                                                                                    • Complete Fear Case Study #3 Questions 1-5 (Page 5)
                                                                              • Name Game
                                                                              • YAWP!
                                                                              HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                                              • Complete Fear Case Studies (Due Wednesday)
                                                                                • Read Fear Case Study #1 (Page 2)
                                                                                • Complete Fear Case Study #1 Questions 1-15 (Pages 2-3)
                                                                                • Read Fear Case Study #2 (Page 4)
                                                                                • Complete Fear Case Study #2 Questions 1-8 (Page 4)
                                                                                • Read Fear Case Study #3 (Page 5)
                                                                                • Complete Fear Case Study #3 Questions 1-5 (Page 5)
                                                                              • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
                                                                              • EXTRA CREDIT (1 BONUS POINT)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                              • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                                • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                • 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.
                                                                              • 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.
                                                                                          UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                          • Monday--President's Day (NO SCHOOL)
                                                                                          • Tuesday--Teacher Inservice (NO SCHOOL)
                                                                                          • Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Colors Speech Presentations, Colors Speech Analysis, Reflection, and Survey
                                                                                          • Friday--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.

                                                                                          2-14 & 15-2018 PS--Block--SUB--Impromptu Speeches #1

                                                                                          PLAN
                                                                                          • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                          • Impromptu Speeches
                                                                                          • Name Game
                                                                                          • YAWP!
                                                                                          HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                                                          • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
                                                                                          • EXTRA CREDIT (1 BONUS POINT)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                          • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                                            • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                            • 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.
                                                                                          • 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.
                                                                                                      UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                      • Friday (7)--Fear Case Studies
                                                                                                      • Monday--President's Day (NO SCHOOL)
                                                                                                      • Tuesday--Teacher Inservice (NO SCHOOL)
                                                                                                      • Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Colors Speech Presentations, Colors Speech Analysis, Reflection, and Survey
                                                                                                      • Friday--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.

                                                                                                      2-13-2018 PS--7--Colors Speech Presentations

                                                                                                      PLAN
                                                                                                      • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                                      • 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 (1 BONUS POINT)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                            • 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.
                                                                                                        • Name Game
                                                                                                        • YAWP!
                                                                                                        HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                                                                        • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                        • EXTRA CREDIT (1 BONUS POINT)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                        • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                                                          • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                          • 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.
                                                                                                        • 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.
                                                                                                                    UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                    • Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Impromptu Speeches
                                                                                                                    • Friday (7)--Fear Case Studies
                                                                                                                    • Monday--President's Day (NO SCHOOL)
                                                                                                                    • Tuesday--Teacher Inservice (NO SCHOOL)
                                                                                                                    • Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Colors Speech Presentations, Colors Speech Analysis, Reflection, and Survey
                                                                                                                    • Friday--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 12, 2018

                                                                                                                    2-12-2018 PS--7--Colors Speech Presentations

                                                                                                                    PLAN
                                                                                                                    • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                                                    • 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 (1 BONUS POINT)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                          • 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.
                                                                                                                      • Name Game
                                                                                                                      • YAWP!
                                                                                                                      HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                                                                                      • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                      • EXTRA CREDIT (1 BONUS POINT)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                      • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                                                                        • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                        • 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.
                                                                                                                      • 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.
                                                                                                                                  UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                                  • Monday (7)--Colors Speech Presentations
                                                                                                                                  • Tuesday (7)--Colors Speech Presentations
                                                                                                                                  • Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Impromptu Speeches
                                                                                                                                  • Friday (7)--Fear Case Studies
                                                                                                                                  • Monday--President's Day (NO SCHOOL)
                                                                                                                                  • Tuesday--Teacher Inservice (NO SCHOOL)
                                                                                                                                  • Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--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.

                                                                                                                                  Friday, February 9, 2018

                                                                                                                                  2-9-2018 PS--7--Colors Speech Presentations

                                                                                                                                  PLAN
                                                                                                                                  • Welcome & Attendance
                                                                                                                                  • Game of the Week Contest
                                                                                                                                    • Collect Supplies
                                                                                                                                    • 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 (1 BONUS POINT)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                                          • 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.
                                                                                                                                      • Name Game
                                                                                                                                      • YAWP!
                                                                                                                                      HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
                                                                                                                                      • Practice Colors Speech in Preparation for Presentations (Due BEFORE Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                                      • EXTRA CREDIT (1 BONUS POINT)--Bring signed note from parent that you presented your speech. (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                                      • If you HAVE NOT presented your speech:
                                                                                                                                        • Submit Colors Speech Outline on TurnItIn.com (Due on Your Speech Day)
                                                                                                                                        • 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.
                                                                                                                                      • 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.
                                                                                                                                                  UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
                                                                                                                                                  • 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.