PLAN
- Friday Fun Day!
- Counselor Presentation
- Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
- Collect Supplies
- Game of the Week #1
- Group Gathering
- Secret Handshake
- Warm Fuzzies--Give one compliment to each group member.
- What are you looking forward to this weekend?
- Special Object Speech
- Speech Group Sharing
- Select a facilitator.
- Share your special object and what you plan to say about it with your group.
- Special Object Speech Journal
- Activity--Special Object Speech Strengths
- Write each person's name down when presenting. After their speech, list one thing they did well in their speech.
- Special Object Speech Presentations
- Class Presentations
- Turn in Student Information Sheet when giving speech.
- Debrief
- Enjoy and appreciate your object.
- It represents you and YOU are important in a speech--YAWP!
- Hand Out Counselor Form
- Student Information Sheet
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- IF YOU HAVEN'T YET--Get a Public Speaking Notebook & Folder (Due Friday)
- IF YOU HAVEN'T YET--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 have presented your speech, complete the following journal (Due Thursday):
- Activity--Special Object Speech Personal Reflection
- Be sure to NUMBER each answer.
- How did you feel before the day before your presentation?
- How did you feel just before your presentation?
- How did you feel after your presentation?
- If you have not presented--Create and be prepared to present your Special Object Speech
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
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 Writing Center--The Writing Center is staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers. Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
- Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.
PLAN
- Friday Fun Day!
- Counselor Presentation
- Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
- Collect Supplies
- Game of the Week #1
- Group Gathering
- Secret Handshake
- Warm Fuzzies--Give one compliment to each group member.
- What are you looking forward to this weekend?
- Special Object Speech
- Speech Group Sharing
- Select a facilitator.
- Share your special object and what you plan to say about it with your group.
- Special Object Speech Journal
- Activity--Special Object Speech Strengths
- Write each person's name down when presenting. After their speech, list one thing they did well in their speech.
- Special Object Speech Presentations
- Class Presentations
- Turn in Student Information Sheet when giving speech.
- Debrief
- Enjoy and appreciate your object.
- It represents you and YOU are important in a speech--YAWP!
- Hand Out Counselor Form
- Student Information Sheet
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- IF YOU HAVEN'T YET--Get a Public Speaking Notebook & Folder (Due Friday)
- IF YOU HAVEN'T YET--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 have presented your speech, complete the following journal (Due Thursday):
- Activity--Special Object Speech Personal Reflection
- Be sure to NUMBER each answer.
- How did you feel before the day before your presentation?
- How did you feel just before your presentation?
- How did you feel after your presentation?
- If you have not presented--Create and be prepared to present your Special Object Speech
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Monday (7)--Special Object Speeches
LINKS
- Public Speaking Notebook Table of Contents--This is the current table of contents for Public Speaking. You may reference this document to make sure you've included all activities in your notebook TOC.
- The Writing Center--The Writing Center is staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers. Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
- Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.
PLAN
- Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
- Collect Supplies
- Clean Desks
- Group Gathering
- Secret Handshake
- What was your favorite class yesterday? Why?
- What was your least favorite class yesterday? Why?
- What was your biggest surprise yesterday? Explain.
- Share about your day.
- Blogger Check-In--QUESTIONS???
- 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:
- Notebook & Folder Check
- 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
- BREAK
- What is Special to You?
- Share one person that is special to you and explain why that person is meaningful.
- Share one place that is special to you and explain why that place is meaningful.
- Share one thing that is special to you and explain why that thing is meaningful.
- Mr. Buckley's Special Object Speech
- Special Object Speech Prep
- Hand Out Special Object Speech Assignment
- Create and be prepared to present your Special Object Speech (Due Friday)
- 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--Fill out and turn in your Student Information Sheet when it is your turn to present.
- 5 Points--You must create a visual aid of your object.
- 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 Student Center.
- 5 Points--Parent Signature
- You must share your special object with a family member and get their signature.
- Share what Special Object you might use for your Special Object Speech
- Share two 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.
- Student Information Sheet
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Get a Public Speaking Notebook & Folder (Due Friday)
- Fill out and return the Student Information Sheet. (Due Friday)
- 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)
- Friday (7)--Special Object Speeches
LINKS
- Public Speaking Notebook Table of Contents--This is the current table of contents for Public Speaking. You may reference this document to make sure you've included all activities in your notebook TOC.
- The Writing Center--The Writing Center is staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers. Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
- Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.
PLAN
- WELCOME--Please Check the Seating Chart on the Podium
- Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
- Mr. Buckley's Teaching Background
- How Do You Distinguish Yourself From Others?
- 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 (3:11) 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
- This is my YAWP!
- Clap 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 (If Time)
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Get a Public Speaking Notebook & Folder (Due Wednesday/Thursday)
- Bring hand sanitizer or Kleenex 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)
- Wednesday/Thursday (Block)--Welcome & Introduction Part 2, Special Object Speeches
- Friday (7)--Special Object Speeches
LINKS
- Public Speaking Notebook Table of Contents--This is the current table of contents for Public Speaking. You may reference this document to make sure you've included all activities in your notebook TOC.
- The Writing Center--The Writing Center is 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! 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!
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- GRADE CHECK--LAST CHANCE!
- Check your Public Speaking Grade.
- Let Mr. Buckley know if you have any missing work or questions.
- Secret Handshake
- FINAL PRESENTATIONS--Lip-Sync Battle Presentations
- FINAL FAREWELL
- This is my YAWP!
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- THANKS FOR A GREAT SEMESTER! GOOD LUCK!
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 Writing Center--The Writing Center is staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers. Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
- Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- GRADE CHECK--PLEASE CHECK YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING GRADE. IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING MISSING, AN INCORRECT GRADE, OR ANY QUESTIONS, VISIT WITH MR. BUCKLEY DURING CLASS TODAY.
- Secret Handshake
- Packer Contest Wrap Up
- EHS Survey
- Lip-Sync Battle Visual Aid
- Each group must include the following slides:
- Slide 1--Welcome/Title Slide
- Include a Slide Title
- Group Member Names (FIRST & LAST NAMES)
- Title of Your Presentation
- Clip Art and/or Image to Represent Your Presentation
- Slide 2--Music Info Slide
- Include a Slide Title
- Song Title
- Musician
- CITE Where the Video Came From
- Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Video
- Slide 3--Set Up Slide
- Include a Slide Title
- Provide a SET UP of the Video--3 Bullet Points About Your Video
- Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Video
- Slide 4--Video Slide
- Include a Slide Title
- Embed the Video--DO NOT LINK the Video
- Slide 5--Summary & Conclusion Slide
- Include an Impactful Closing Statement that Gives a Sense of Finality
- Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Slide
- Sample Visual Aid from Previous Public Speaking Class
- Period 1 Lip Sync Visual Aid
- Period 4 Lip Sync Visual Aid
- Period 6 Lip Sync Visual Aid
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Email your song and lyrics to Mr. Buckley at Jonathan.Buckley@edinaschools.org. (Due by END of Class)
- Work on your Visual Aid
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Friday/Monday--Lip Sync Battle Prep, Public Speaking Survey
- FINALS--Lip Sync!
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 Writing Center--The Writing Center is staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers. Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
- Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Secret Handshake
- EHS Survey
- Lip-Sync Battle
- Lip Sync Battle--Terry Crews vs. Mike Tyson
- Make Lip-Sync Battle Groups
- Share Lip-Sync Battle Videos
- Determine Lip-Sync Video to Present
- One Person for the Lip Sync Must Email Mr. Buckley at Jonathan.Buckley@edinacshools.org:
- Song Title
- Artist
- Solo, Partners, or Group Name(s)
- Lyrics
- Visual Aid
- Each group must include the following slides:
- Slide 1--Welcome/Title Slide
- Include a Slide Title
- Group Member Names (FIRST & LAST NAMES)
- Title of Your Presentation
- Clip Art and/or Image to Represent Your Presentation
- Slide 2--Music Info Slide
- Include a Slide Title
- Song Title
- Musician
- CITE Where the Video Came From
- Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Video
- Slide 3--Set Up Slide
- Include a Slide Title
- Provide a SET UP of the Video--3 Bullet Points About Your Video
- Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Video
- Slide 4--Video Slide
- Include a Slide Title
- Embed the Video--DO NOT LINK the Video
- Slide 5--Summary & Conclusion Slide
- Include an Impactful Closing Statement that Gives a Sense of Finality
- Include an Image, Screenshot, etc. Related to the Slide
- Sample Visual Aid from Previous Public Speaking Class
- Period 1 Lip Sync Visual Aid
- Period 4 Lip Sync Visual Aid
- Period 6 Lip Sync Visual Aid
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Email your song and lyrics to Mr. Buckley at Jonathan.Buckley@edinaschools.org. (Due by END of Class)
- Work on your Visual Aid
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Friday/Monday--Lip Sync Battle Prep, Public Speaking Survey
- FINALS--Lip Sync!
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 Writing Center--The Writing Center is staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers. Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
- Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Secret Handshake
- Great Speeches Unit Debriefing
- 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, EHS Survey
- Friday/Monday--Lip Sync Battle Prep, Public Speaking Survey
- FINALS--Lip Sync!
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 Writing Center--The Writing Center is staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers. Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
- Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Secret Handshake
- Great Speeches Presentation
- 10 Minute Prep
- Write Names on Grading Rubric
- Share VA with Mr. B.
- Mrl. Buckley Assigns Groups
- Presentation #1
- Presentation #2
- Grade #1
- Grade #2
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Tuesday (7)--Great Speech Unit Debriefing, Begin Lip Sync
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 Writing Center--The Writing Center is staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers. Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
- Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Secret Handshake
- Ms. Swenson's Lib Guide
- Great Speeches Presentation
- Begin writing your Great Speech Presentation Outline
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Prepare to present your Great Speech Presentation (Due Monday)
UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)
- Monday (7)--Great Speech Presentations
- Tuesday (7)--Great Speech Unit Debriefing, Begin Lip Sync
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 Writing Center--The Writing Center is staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers. Face-to-face conferences during lunch and online conferences are open in the evening.
- Email Mr. Buckley--Do you have a question or a comment? Feel free to email Mr. Buckley anytime.
PLAN
- Welcome & Attendance
- Secret Handshake
- Activity--Possible Great Speeches for Great Speech Presentation (Due Thursday)
- List 3 possible great speeches (MUST BE REAL 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."
- Ms. Swenson's Lib Guide
- Great Speech Example #2
- Activity--Great Speech #2--George W. Bush
- Great Speeches Presentation
- Hand Out Great Speeches Presentation Assignment
- 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
- Speech Sign Ups
- No speech may be used twice in a single period.
- Begin writing your Great Speech Presentation Outline
- Great Speeches Presentation
- Hand out Great Speech Presentation Assignment
- Activity--Great Speech Presentation Assignment
- Speech Sign Ups
- No speech may be used twice in a single period.
- Begin writing your Great Speech Presentation Outline
- Plan for Tomorrow
- YAWP!
HOMEWORK (Official at 3:15 P.M.)
- Activity--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)
- Friday (7)--Great Speech Work Time
- Monday (7)--Great Speech Presentations
- Tuesday
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 Writing Center--The Writing Center is 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.