Monday, October 31, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
1. Discuss impromptu speeches.
2. Practice impromptu speeches.
3. Give impromptu speeches tomorrow.
4. You will draw three topics.
5. You will discard two and keep one. That will be what you talk about.
6. You will have five minutes total to prepare and give the speech. You must talk on topic for at least one minute of that time. (Points will be deducted for every second under the minute.) There are hints
7. You may use note cards.
You don't have to be afraid of impromptu speeches. There is a way to conquer this scary task! All you have to do is practice making quick speech outlines in your head. When you work from an outline, you'll find it easy to fill in the supporting statements.
2. Practice impromptu speeches.
3. Give impromptu speeches tomorrow.
4. You will draw three topics.
5. You will discard two and keep one. That will be what you talk about.
6. You will have five minutes total to prepare and give the speech. You must talk on topic for at least one minute of that time. (Points will be deducted for every second under the minute.) There are hints
7. You may use note cards.
You don't have to be afraid of impromptu speeches. There is a way to conquer this scary task! All you have to do is practice making quick speech outlines in your head. When you work from an outline, you'll find it easy to fill in the supporting statements.
Use this list of impromptu speech topics to practice making a quickie speech outline in your head. For each of the topics below, just think of three main points you'd like to make.
For example, if your speech topic is "Your least favorite chores," you could quickly come up with three statements:
- I don't know anybody who likes to fold laundry, so the first task on my list of unhappy chores is folding laundry.
- Taking out the trash is another chore that most people dread, and I'm no different.
- The worst chore in the entire household has to be cleaning the toilet.
If you go into your speech with these statements in your head, you can spend the rest of your time thinking up supporting statements as you speak. It's really not so hard to do that.
When you've identified your three main points, think of a great finishing statement. If you end with a great closer, you'll really impress your audience.
Start practicing with this list:
- My three favorite animals.
- What you would find in my closet
- What you'd find under my bed.
- A spider named Fred and his cousin who can't find a job.
- Why your mom/dad is special.
- A day that stands out.
- The best surprise ever.
- I lost it!
- If cats/dogs ruled the world.
- A trip to remember.
- My favorite day of the year.
- If I could design a school.
- Why books are important.
- Three surprising facts about me.
- How to impress your parents.
- How to plan a party.
- A job I'd love to have.
- A day in my life.
- If I could have dinner with anyone.
- If I could travel through time.
- My favorite book.
- An important lesson I've learned.
- What I've learned from cartoons.
- The smartest cartoon character.
- Three things I'd change if I ruled the world.
- Why sports are important. I'm no good, so I'll tell you how bad I am.
- The worst chores at home.
- Why I deserve an allowance.
- If I were in charge of school lunches.
- If I had invented school.
- The best theme park rides.
- Whom do you admire most?
- What is your favorite animal?
- How to achieve your dreams.
- Why you need a baby brother.
- How to annoy an older sister.
- Three things that scare me.
- Great things about snow days.
- Things you can make out of snow.
- How to spend a rainy day.
- How to walk a dog.
- Great things about the ocean.
- Things I'll never eat.
- How to be a slacker.
- Why I like my town.
- The best parts of a parade.
- Interesting things you see in the sky.
- Things to remember when you're camping.
- An experience with a bully.
- The weirdest thing Mr. Bone has done in class.
- Some fashion ideas.
- The best musical artist.
- Some things that are worse than homework.
- Who I would most like to meet.
- Where I would like to go on a date.
- The best thing to eat at the game or fair.
- The strangest animals.
- The best actor.
- Ways to make another person crazy.
- The all-time best movie.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
1. Read poems in class.
2. Those scheduled to present proposals today will do so.
2. Those scheduled to present proposals today will do so.
Monday, October 24, 2016
1. Find a poem online.
2. The poem must be at least 24 lines long.
3. Practice reading the poem.
4. Try not to be monotone or sing-song.
Change volume,
Adjust speed of speaking,
Use emotion,
Use body language, and
Don't be boring.
5. You will read this poem aloud in class tomorrow.
6. Those scheduled to present proposals today will do so.
2. The poem must be at least 24 lines long.
3. Practice reading the poem.
4. Try not to be monotone or sing-song.
Change volume,
Adjust speed of speaking,
Use emotion,
Use body language, and
Don't be boring.
5. You will read this poem aloud in class tomorrow.
6. Those scheduled to present proposals today will do so.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016
1. Work on proposals.
2. I will check timelines and issues on Google Classroom.
2. I will check timelines and issues on Google Classroom.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
1. Work on proposals.
2. I will check progress and make comments or criticisms.
2. I will check progress and make comments or criticisms.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Friday, October 7, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Write a proposal. The following are things you may need to address. However, you are not limited to these. There may be other things that come up, either in your study or by me as devil's advocate.
I. Introduction
II. Identify a problem or issue here at school.
A. What is the problem?
B. Why does this need to be addressed?
C. Have similar things happened elsewhere?
D. How did those similar issues get solved?
III. Lay out a plan to solve that problem.
A. What is the plan? Give details.
B. How did you come up with this plan?
C. Who will implement the plan?
D. How will it be done?
E. What are the costs, and how will it be financed?
F. How long will it take?
G. What are any foreseeable kinks in the plan?
H. How will those be worked out?
I. Who will need to OK the plan?
J. How will you get the necessary permissions?
K. Can it actually be done?
L. Is there anything else to consider?
IV. Justify the plan.
A. How does this plan solve the problem?
B. Are there any other possible solutions?
C. Why is this plan the best choice?
D. Is it worth the time, money, and trouble?
V. Conclusion
YOU CHOOSE THE ISSUE THAT YOU WANT TO ADDRESS.
This is similar to the Gripe Speech, except it is more detailed and more professional.
You may work by yourself or with one or two partner(s). If you choose to work with a partner, you will share whatever grades you make.
Be thorough. Do not give a one-sentence answer to the questions above. Substance is more important than style, although having both is better. Make sure you or someone else proofreads your final proposal; it should be neat, complete, and accurate.
There are a number of forms you may use to do the proposal. Choose one that makes your plan clear. For example, you may use a list form or an essay form, and you may use the questions above in the proposal or just make sure they are addressed. YOU CHOOSE THE METHOD OF ORGANIZATION.
If they help, you may include pictures, charts, graphics, etc.
The first thing you must turn in is a timeline. This will be your guide, created by you, when you intend to turn everything in. Be realistic. Also, include the names of all members of your team. It is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Turn it in to the "Timeline" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this. YOU CHOOSE WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE IS TURNED IN, INCLUDING THE PRESENTATION.
The issue you choose will be turned in to the "Issue" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this.
A rough draft of the plan will be turned in to the "Rough Draft" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this.
The completed proposal will be turned in to the "Completed Proposal" in Google Classroom. This will be in final draft form. A test grade will be given for the content, and a daily grade will be given for the proper English usage.
You will present your proposals in class. A test grade will be given for this. YOU CHOOSE THE METHOD OF DELIVERY.
An additional daily grade will be given for the timeline
An additional two daily grades will be given for participation and work ethic in the classroom.
This should be done on your Chromebooks. Each part due should be put into the proper folder in Google Classroom. Make sure each team member's name is on the document.
AGAIN, BE THOROUGH, BUT DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR THE TIME OF YOUR PARTNER(S) OR MINE.
I. Introduction
II. Identify a problem or issue here at school.
A. What is the problem?
B. Why does this need to be addressed?
C. Have similar things happened elsewhere?
D. How did those similar issues get solved?
III. Lay out a plan to solve that problem.
A. What is the plan? Give details.
B. How did you come up with this plan?
C. Who will implement the plan?
D. How will it be done?
E. What are the costs, and how will it be financed?
F. How long will it take?
G. What are any foreseeable kinks in the plan?
H. How will those be worked out?
I. Who will need to OK the plan?
J. How will you get the necessary permissions?
K. Can it actually be done?
L. Is there anything else to consider?
IV. Justify the plan.
A. How does this plan solve the problem?
B. Are there any other possible solutions?
C. Why is this plan the best choice?
D. Is it worth the time, money, and trouble?
V. Conclusion
YOU CHOOSE THE ISSUE THAT YOU WANT TO ADDRESS.
This is similar to the Gripe Speech, except it is more detailed and more professional.
You may work by yourself or with one or two partner(s). If you choose to work with a partner, you will share whatever grades you make.
Be thorough. Do not give a one-sentence answer to the questions above. Substance is more important than style, although having both is better. Make sure you or someone else proofreads your final proposal; it should be neat, complete, and accurate.
There are a number of forms you may use to do the proposal. Choose one that makes your plan clear. For example, you may use a list form or an essay form, and you may use the questions above in the proposal or just make sure they are addressed. YOU CHOOSE THE METHOD OF ORGANIZATION.
If they help, you may include pictures, charts, graphics, etc.
The first thing you must turn in is a timeline. This will be your guide, created by you, when you intend to turn everything in. Be realistic. Also, include the names of all members of your team. It is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Turn it in to the "Timeline" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this. YOU CHOOSE WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE IS TURNED IN, INCLUDING THE PRESENTATION.
The issue you choose will be turned in to the "Issue" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this.
A rough draft of the plan will be turned in to the "Rough Draft" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this.
The completed proposal will be turned in to the "Completed Proposal" in Google Classroom. This will be in final draft form. A test grade will be given for the content, and a daily grade will be given for the proper English usage.
You will present your proposals in class. A test grade will be given for this. YOU CHOOSE THE METHOD OF DELIVERY.
An additional daily grade will be given for the timeline
An additional two daily grades will be given for participation and work ethic in the classroom.
This should be done on your Chromebooks. Each part due should be put into the proper folder in Google Classroom. Make sure each team member's name is on the document.
AGAIN, BE THOROUGH, BUT DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR THE TIME OF YOUR PARTNER(S) OR MINE.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Write a proposal. The following are things you may need to address. However, you are not limited to these. There may be other things that come up, either in your study or by me as devil's advocate.
I. Introduction
II. Identify a problem or issue here at school.
A. What is the problem?
B. Why does this need to be addressed?
C. Have similar things happened elsewhere?
D. How did those similar issues get solved?
III. Lay out a plan to solve that problem.
A. What is the plan? Give details.
B. How did you come up with this plan?
C. Who will implement the plan?
D. How will it be done?
E. What are the costs, and how will it be financed?
F. How long will it take?
G. What are any foreseeable kinks in the plan?
H. How will those be worked out?
I. Who will need to OK the plan?
J. How will you get the necessary permissions?
K. Can it actually be done?
L. Is there anything else to consider?
IV. Justify the plan.
A. How does this plan solve the problem?
B. Are there any other possible solutions?
C. Why is this plan the best choice?
D. Is it worth the time, money, and trouble?
V. Conclusion
YOU CHOOSE THE ISSUE THAT YOU WANT TO ADDRESS.
This is similar to the Gripe Speech, except it is more detailed and more professional.
You may work by yourself or with one or two partner(s). If you choose to work with a partner, you will share whatever grade you make.
Be thorough. Do not give a one-sentence answer to the questions above. Substance is more important than style, although having both is better. Make sure you or someone else proofreads your final proposal; it should be neat, complete, and accurate.
There are a number of forms you may use to do the proposal. Choose one that makes your plan clear. For example, you may use a list form or an essay form, and you may use the questions above in the proposal or just make sure they are addressed. YOU CHOOSE THE METHOD OF ORGANIZATION.
If they help, you may include pictures, charts, graphics, etc.
The first thing you must turn in is a timeline. This will be your guide, created by you, when you intend to turn everything in. Be realistic. It is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. A daily grade will be given for this. YOU CHOOSE WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE IS TURNED IN, INCLUDING THE PRESENTATION.
The issue you choose will be turned in to the "Issue" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this.
A rough draft of the plan will be turned in to the "Rough Draft" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this.
The completed proposal will be turned in to the "Completed Proposal" in Google Classroom. This will be in final draft form. A test grade will be given for the content, and a daily grade will be given for the proper English usage.
You will present your proposals in class. A test grade will be given for this. YOU CHOOSE THE METHOD OF DELIVERY.
An additional two daily grades will be given for participation and work ethic in the classroom.
This should be done on your Chromebooks. Each part due should be put into the proper folder in Google Classroom. Make sure each team member's name is on the document.
I. Introduction
II. Identify a problem or issue here at school.
A. What is the problem?
B. Why does this need to be addressed?
C. Have similar things happened elsewhere?
D. How did those similar issues get solved?
III. Lay out a plan to solve that problem.
A. What is the plan? Give details.
B. How did you come up with this plan?
C. Who will implement the plan?
D. How will it be done?
E. What are the costs, and how will it be financed?
F. How long will it take?
G. What are any foreseeable kinks in the plan?
H. How will those be worked out?
I. Who will need to OK the plan?
J. How will you get the necessary permissions?
K. Can it actually be done?
L. Is there anything else to consider?
IV. Justify the plan.
A. How does this plan solve the problem?
B. Are there any other possible solutions?
C. Why is this plan the best choice?
D. Is it worth the time, money, and trouble?
V. Conclusion
YOU CHOOSE THE ISSUE THAT YOU WANT TO ADDRESS.
This is similar to the Gripe Speech, except it is more detailed and more professional.
You may work by yourself or with one or two partner(s). If you choose to work with a partner, you will share whatever grade you make.
Be thorough. Do not give a one-sentence answer to the questions above. Substance is more important than style, although having both is better. Make sure you or someone else proofreads your final proposal; it should be neat, complete, and accurate.
There are a number of forms you may use to do the proposal. Choose one that makes your plan clear. For example, you may use a list form or an essay form, and you may use the questions above in the proposal or just make sure they are addressed. YOU CHOOSE THE METHOD OF ORGANIZATION.
If they help, you may include pictures, charts, graphics, etc.
The first thing you must turn in is a timeline. This will be your guide, created by you, when you intend to turn everything in. Be realistic. It is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. A daily grade will be given for this. YOU CHOOSE WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE IS TURNED IN, INCLUDING THE PRESENTATION.
The issue you choose will be turned in to the "Issue" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this.
A rough draft of the plan will be turned in to the "Rough Draft" folder in Google Classroom. A daily grade will be given for this.
The completed proposal will be turned in to the "Completed Proposal" in Google Classroom. This will be in final draft form. A test grade will be given for the content, and a daily grade will be given for the proper English usage.
You will present your proposals in class. A test grade will be given for this. YOU CHOOSE THE METHOD OF DELIVERY.
An additional two daily grades will be given for participation and work ethic in the classroom.
This should be done on your Chromebooks. Each part due should be put into the proper folder in Google Classroom. Make sure each team member's name is on the document.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
1. Read epitaphs in class.
2. Post them on the tile wall outside my classroom.
2. Post them on the tile wall outside my classroom.
Monday, October 3, 2016
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
1. Discuss epitaphs.
2. Read examples of epitaphs.
3. Write an epitaph for yourself.
4. Your epitaph must rhyme.
5. Copy your epitaph onto a self-made paper/cardboard/posterboard headstone/tombstone.
6. Color and/or decorate it.
7. You will read the epitaph in class tomorrow.
8. We will put them on the wall for Halloween.
9. There will be prizes for the best in the following categories:
a. best in 2nd period (free 100 on daily assignment),
b. best in 3rd period (free 100 on daily assignment),
c. best in 4th period (free 100 on daily assignment),
d. best in 6th period (free 100 on daily assignment),
e. overall best drawn, colored, decorated (free 100 on test),
f. overall best poem (free 100 on test), and
g. overall best epitaph (one week of auditing the class).
a. best in 2nd period (free 100 on daily assignment),
b. best in 3rd period (free 100 on daily assignment),
c. best in 4th period (free 100 on daily assignment),
d. best in 6th period (free 100 on daily assignment),
e. overall best drawn, colored, decorated (free 100 on test),
f. overall best poem (free 100 on test), and
g. overall best epitaph (one week of auditing the class).
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