Monday, February 2, 2015

1. Vocabulary quiz.
2. Proverb quiz.

Friday, January 30, 2015

1. Journal check
2. Notes in journal-- Communication Apprehension
3. Make up missing speeches
4. Vocabulary quiz Monday

Thursday, January 29, 2015

1. Read "I Am the Greatest" poems aloud.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

1. Read Cassius Clay's poem "I Am the Greatest".
2. Do the "I Am the Greatest" assignment.

I AM THE GREATEST

“This is the legend of Cassius Clay,          

the most beautiful fighter in the world today.    

He talks a great deal, and brags indeed-y  

of a muscular punch that’s incredibly speedy.   

The fistic world was dull and weary,    

but with a champ like Liston, things had to be dreary.  

Then someone with color and someone with dash,    

brought fight fans are runnin’ with Cash.    

This brash young boxer is something to see

and the heavyweight championship is his des-tin-y.

This kid fights great; he’s got speed and endurance,

but if you sign to fight him, increase your insurance.

This kid’s got a left; this kid’s got a right,

if he hit you once, you’re asleep for the night.

And as you lie on the floor while the ref counts ten,

you’ll pray that you won’t have to fight me again.

For I am the man this poem’s about,

The next champ of the world, there isn’t a doubt.

This I predict and I know the score,

I’ll be the champ of the world in ‘64.

When I say three, they’ll go in the third,

So don’t bet against me, I’m a man of my word.

If Cassius says a cow can lay an egg,

don’t ask how, just reach the skillet.

He is the greatest! Yes!

I am the man this poem’s about.

I’ll be the champ of the world, there isn’t a doubt.

Here I predict Mr. Liston’s dismemberment,

I’ll hit him so hard; he’ll wonder where October and November went.

When I say two, there’s never a third,

Standin’ against me is completely absurd.

When Cassius says a mouse can outrun a horse,

Don’t ask how; put your money where your mouse is!

I AM THE GREATEST!!

Muhammed Ali

I AM THE GREATEST

Assignment

Your assignment is to compose an “I Am the Greatest” poem about yourself based on Ali’s example.

Requirements:

- title your poem “I Am the Greatest”

- minimum of ten lines

- aa, bb, cc, dd . . . rhyme scheme you must use

- the final line (not included in the ten lines) is I AM THE GREATEST

- your name goes underneath the poem

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

1. Continue presenting "All About Me" speeches.

Monday, January 26, 2015

1. Present "All About Me" speeches.

Friday, January 23, 2015

1. Jokes-- anyone who has not told a joke in front of the class
2. Continue reading excerpts from 35 Greatest Speeches (if necessary).
3. Work on "All About Me" speeches (due Monday).
4. Catch up on any speeches missed.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

1. Jokes-- anyone who has not told a joke in front of class
2. Continue reading excerpts from the 35 Greatest Speeches.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

1. Jokes
     6th-- Hayes, Dylan
2. Read excerpts from the 35 Greatest Speeches.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

1. Speech Vocabulary-- Write vocabulary words and definitions in journal
2. Complete the 35 Greatest Speeches scavenger hunt.
3. Randy Pausch-- Video
4. In your journal write three things that Randy Pausch said. 
5. Work on All About Me speech.
6. 35 Greatest Speeches excerpts will be read on Wednesday & Thursday.

Vocabulary

Monday, January 19, 2015

1. Jokes
     2nd-- Sierra, Nichole, McKenze
     4th-- Kaitlyn, Tyler
     6th-- Emily, Colby, Brendan
2. Turn in "All About Me" posters.
3. 35 Greatest Speeches
     a. Go to the 35 Greatest Speeches site.
     b. Choose one of the excerpts there.
     c. Read it in class on Wednesday or Thursday.

Friday, January 16, 2015

1. Jokes
     2nd-- Haley, Beretta, Brianna
     3rd-- 
     4th-- Christian, Alyssa T., Cierra
     6th-- Michael C., Kenneth, Calli
2. Communication Process notes-- put into journal
3. Work on All About Me poster.
4. Make up any missing speeches.

The Communication Process

Thursday, January 15, 2015

1. Jokes
     2nd-- Wyatt, Kylyn, Adrian
     3rd-- Autumn, Tad, Cameron, Hunter
     4th-- Itzel, Jacob, Aaron
     6th-- Michael, William, Desiree
2. Current Event 
     a. Find an article online about a current event.
     b. Take a one-minute excerpt.
     c. Read the excerpt to the class.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

1. Jokes
     2nd-- Chase, Connor, Jonathan
     3rd-- Jayce, Hayle, Ricky
     4th-- Alyson, Whitney, Kirsten
     6th-- Chloe, Jasmine, Alfredo

2. "I Have a Dream" -- Video
3. Response-- In your journal discuss in at least ten sentences whether equality as Dr. Martin Luther King dreamed it has come true. Tell why or why not.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

1. Jokes
     2nd-- Jacob, Ty, Joslyn
     3rd-- Hannah, Amy, Eric, Megan
     4th-- Alyssa L., Jordan, Elizabeth
     6th-- Tessa, Joseph, Jonathan
2. Personality Color Chart
3. All About Me assignment

PERSONALITY COLOR CHART

COLOR POSITIVE NEGATIVE

RED exciting  aggressive
energetic bad temper
passionate serious

desirous  powerful
speedy
strong 
intense

YELLOW joyful dishonest
happy cowardly
optimistic jealous,

idealistic covetous

philosophical deceitful
imaginative
hopeful

BLUE peaceful cold
tranquil depressing
calm mean
stable uptight 

harmonious  perfectionist
trustworthy,  

confident
clean
loyal

ORANGE energetic always right
balanced craves attention 
warm demanding

enthusiastic
vibrant

flamboyant
outgoing

GREEN nature-loving inexperienced
environmental jealous

lucky envious
youthful
generous

vigorous

PURPLE royal cruel
spiritual arrogant
noble mysterious
wise

enlightened
embraces change

GRAY secure sedate
reliable old
intelligent boring
practical

modest
dignified
mature,

BROWN earthy lacks creativity
homebody plain
outdoorsy simple
stable

reliable
comforting

WHITE revered sterile
pure cold
innocent clinical
humble uncaring

precise
youthful
good

BLACK powerful unhappy
sophisticated remorseful
formal fearsome

wealthy easily angered
mysterious

ALL ABOUT ME ASSIGNMENT

YOUR FIRST MAJOR SPEECH OF THE YEAR IS ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT... YOU! YOU WILL CREATE A POSTER ALL ABOUT YOU FOLLOWING GUIDELINES BELOW AND DEVELOP A SPEECH ABOUT EACH SECTION OF THE POSTER.

GUIDELINES

1. The poster must be at least 1/2 a poster board in size.
2. In the center of the poster will be your name spelled out in adjectives that describe you. This website might be helpful to you: http://adjectivesthatstart.com
3. Divide the poster into four sections:
     Section one: the two colors that best describe your personality (color chart on the blog),
     Section two: a quote, motto, or poem that you love and describes you,
     Section three: at least three things you love and enjoy (pictures must be included),
     Section four: at least two memories from your life (pictures must be included).
4. Presentation (speech)
     Discuss why you chose the adjectives for your name.
     Discuss each section of your ME poster.
     The speech will be approximately 2:00 in length.
5. The poster is one TEST GRADE, and the speech is one TEST GRADE.
6. The poster is due on Monday, January 19.
7. The speech is due on Monday, January 26.

You will have some class time to work on this, but this will not be the only assignment you will have during this time period. There will be other daily work to do, including small speeches.

Monday, January 12, 2015

1. Jokes
     2nd-- Brandon, Patrick, Grayson
     3rd-- Jordan, Chelsea, Megan
     4th-- Carla, Justin, Jesse
     5th-- Blane, Justice, Tye
2. Introductions

Friday, January 9, 2015

1. Jokes
     2nd-- Ivan, Derek, Christian
     3rd-- Regan, Bryce, Devin
     4th-- William, Desiree, Lucas
     6th-- Haile, Austin, Kaylee
2. Introductions

Thursday, January 8, 2015

1. Jokes
     2nd-- Tatum, Stephen, Devin
     3rd-- Mikayla, Garrett, Jonathan
     4th-- Trace, Garrett, Bobby
     6th-- Jeremy, Tana, Apryl
2. Interviews

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

1. Communication videos
2. Discuss need for clear communication. 
3. Survey
4. Discuss fear of public speaking.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

I. Introduction to people
     A. Teacher
     B. Students
II. Introduction to seats
III. Introduction to class
     A. Course description
          1. Speeches
          2. Grades
     B. Requirements
          1. Supplies
          2. Make-up work
          3. Journal 
          4. Chromebooks
     C. Rules
          1. Attendance
          2. Assignments
          3. Chromebooks
          4. Cell phone
          5. Behavior
     D. Contacts
IV. Introduction to outline

GOOGLE CLASSROOM
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SYLLABUS

Spring Semester, Professional Communications

Mr. Bone

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Professional communications is a semester long course required by the state for graduation.

Students are expected to create and give speeches in front of an audience, hopefully conquering the fear of speaking in front of an audience.

GRADING POLICY

Daily grades: 40%  quizzes, daily assignments, participation activities, homework, etc

Major grades: 60%  speeches, tests, projects, etc.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Freshmen students who do not complete their work will be assigned to Friday Night Lights, which is an after school program on Friday afternoons until five. If the student does not attend, he/she will be in TAP Monday to finish the assignment. If the assignment isn’t completed, a zero will be given for the assignment.

PLAGIARISM

Student handbook definition: Plagiarism: submitting or presenting material that in part or whole is not entirely one's own work without attributing those same portions to their correct source. If you plagiarize an assignment in this class, you will receive a zero.

SUPPLIES

Pen/pencil

Paper

Chromebooks

MAKE-UP WORK

Students are responsible for obtaining and completing any work missed due to absences, whether due to illness, extracurricular activities, etc. Two school days per day absent from class shall be allowed to complete all missed assignments.

JOURNAL

On the board will be written the itinerary for the day, which you will type into the designated spot in your journal. If you are absent, the itinerary will be on the blog. At random times, there will be a journal check that will be a daily grade. It must be filled in with the correct information to get full credit. If you do not have it, you will get a zero. You do have the option to keep your journal on paper.

GOOGLE CHROMEBOOKS

Much of the  classwork and homework will be completed on Google Chromebooks. Google Chrome is accessible from any computer that has Internet access. All assignments will be given through Mr. Bone’s Professional Communication Class at www.bonespeech.blogspot.com

CLASSROOM RULES

1. Be respectful to me, to yourself, to your peers, and to anyone who walks into the classroom.
2. Bring everything you need with you everyday.
3. Take care of any personal business before you come to class.
4. You are allowed two restroom breaks per six-week period without an attendance violation.
5. Follow all instructions from me.

MORE ON CHROMEBOOKS

Your Chromebook is a helpful tool, and it should be treated and used as such. When anyone is speaking in front of the class (teacher or student), your Chromebook should be closed, unless otherwise permitted. Do not play games on your Chromebook.

CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES

You will need to use your cell phone only on occasion. Until those occasions, your cell phone should be out of sight and out of mind. You will need permission to use it in class. ChromeBooks should be the only electronic device you will generally need.

BEHAVIOR (MORE RULES)

Do the right thing.

Talk or get out of your seat only with permission.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. Below you will find my contact information. I’m also including the link to my blog, which will be updated daily with assignments and information for my class.

ARTHUR BONE

817-389-2265  ext. 5004

abone@godleyisd.net

www.bonespeech.blogspot.com