1. Quiz
2. Write Communication Apprehension notes in folder.
3. Watch Emma Watson video
Video
4. In your folder write three things that Emma Watson said.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
Friday, September 23, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
1. Report on veering assignment.
2. The report must include:
a. an introduction,
b. something about your veering assignment, and
c. a conclusion.
3. The report must be at least thirty seconds long, and it should be no longer than two minutes.
2. The report must include:
a. an introduction,
b. something about your veering assignment, and
c. a conclusion.
3. The report must be at least thirty seconds long, and it should be no longer than two minutes.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
1. Veering assignment
Choose one of the subjects below. It should be one of which you have little or no prior knowledge. You have to start with your chosen area, but you may veer off when you come to something that interests you. Find out more about it, experience it, use it, whatever.
Uluru
lemmings
Baikal
Sun Tzu
haggis
quark
cinchona
remora
trephination
Shai Hulud
Shaka
curling (sport)
Vlad the Impaler
figgy pudding
whirling dervish
Azuki beans
George Eliot
Xenophon
Basenji
horehound
Silmarillion
noodling
Poughkeepsie
Hardy Brown
Mensa
(Exit, pursued by a bear)
2. Tomorrow you will give a 30-second to 2-minute report on it, tell us the route that took you there, and/or whatever you want to tell us about it.
Monday, September 26, 2016
1. Reading the Audience notes
Reading the Audience
2. Watch Randy Pausch video
Video
3. In your folder write three things that Randy Pausch said.
Reading the Audience
2. Watch Randy Pausch video
Video
3. In your folder write three things that Randy Pausch said.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016
1. Present gripe speeches.
2. The rubric is as follows:
25 pts. Speech presented
5 On time
5 Posture
5 Eye contact
5 Voice
5 Attitude
Gripe
10 detailed
10 well-presented
Solution
10 detailed
10 coherent
10 well-presented
2. The rubric is as follows:
25 pts. Speech presented
5 On time
5 Posture
5 Eye contact
5 Voice
5 Attitude
Gripe
10 detailed
10 well-presented
Solution
10 detailed
10 coherent
10 well-presented
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
1. It is National Talk Like a Pirate Day!
2. In honor of such, the student in each class who does the best job communicating in pirate lingo will receive a free ride on the next daily grade.
Arrrrrr=What comes before esssss
All hands ahoy=Everyone get on the deck
Avast ye=Pay attention
Black spot=Death threat
Dance the hempen jig=To hang someone
Dungbie=Rear end
Hempen halter=The noose used to hang people
Hornswaggle=To cheat
Shiver me timbers=An expression used to show shock or disbelief
Abaft=Back area of the boat
Binnacle=Where the compass is kept on board the ship
Cackle fruit=Chicken eggs
Coaming=A surface that prevented water on the deck from dripping to lower levels of the ship
Duffle=A sailor's belongings
Head=Toilet on board the ship
Holystone=Sandstone that was used to scrub the ships
Jacob's Ladder=Rope ladder that was used to climb aboard ships
Monkey=Small cannon
Monkey jacket=Short jacket worn by some of those aboard the ship
Orlop=Deck where cables are stored away
Poop deck=Deck that is the highest and farthest back
Cockswain=The helmsman
Freebooter=Refers to an actual pirate
Landlubber=A person who is not incredibly skilled at sea
Powder monkey=A gunner's assistant
Black jack=Large drinking cups
Davy Jones' Locker=Refers to death
Ahoy=Hello
Ahoy, matey=Hello, friend
Batten down the hatches=A signal to prepare the ship for an upcoming storm
Blimey!=Something said when one is in a state of surprise
Blow the man down=A command which means to kill somebody
Booty=Treasure
Buccaneer=Name for a pirate
Crow's nest=The place on the ship where the lookout stand is built
Cutlass=Type of sword used by the pirates
Feed the fish=Meaning that an individual or group of individuals will soon die
Heave ho=Instruction to put some strength into whatever one is doing
Jolly Roger=The famous pirate flag with a skull and crossbones on it
Man-O-War=The name used for a pirate ship that is all set and ready to go to war
Old salt=A sailor that has a great deal of experience on the seas
Privateer=Pirates who are sponsored by the government
Scallywag=A name that is used as an insult to someone
Scuttle=To sink a ship
Seadog=An old sailor or pirate
Shark bait=Going to die soon
Thar she blows!=An expression used when a whale is spotted from the ship
Son of a biscuit eater=An insult
Three sheets to the wind=Someone who is quite drunk
Walk the plank=A punishment which entails someone who walks over the side of the ship off of the plank. Their hands are often tied so that they cannot swim and they drowned.
Yo Ho Ho=There is often used to express some sort of cheer but also can be used to call attention to the speaker.
Read more at http://reference.yourdictionary.com/resources/pirate-terms-phrases.html#67m8QPgPhpyUAwCz.99
3. Now for the good part-- folder quiz!
4. ... and more good stuff-- Write "Levels of Communication" notes in folder.
Levels of Communication
5. ... and even more good stuff-- Gripe speeches
6. Any speeches that need to be caught up will be done tomorrow.
2. In honor of such, the student in each class who does the best job communicating in pirate lingo will receive a free ride on the next daily grade.
Read more at http://reference.yourdictionary.com/resources/pirate-terms-phrases.html#67m8QPgPhpyUAwCz.99
3. Now for the good part-- folder quiz!
4. ... and more good stuff-- Write "Levels of Communication" notes in folder.
Levels of Communication
5. ... and even more good stuff-- Gripe speeches
GRIPE SPEECH
ASSIGNMENT: All of us have pet peeves or issues that drive us crazy. These are easy for us to complain about to others. You will choose a pet peeve or issue that is driving you crazy.
First, present your difficult situation. Your gripe may be serious or tongue-in-cheek, but be creative. For example, don’t just talk about bad drivers; describe the scenario in detail.
Be sure not to attack individuals personally. Also, do not attack religious or cultural groups, because individuals in those groups will take it personally. The point of this is not to make someone feel bad. However, politicians and celebrities are OK; just do not get nasty. If you violate this rule, you will not pass this assignment.
Second, present your ideal solution to the problem. There is no use in complaining if you don’t have any solutions in mind. Your solution may be either viable or impossible to implement. Violence is not an acceptable solution.
Your speech should be approximately 2 minutes long. It can be as short as 1 ½ minutes or as long as 3 minutes without penalty. The penalty for being outside the time limits is one point deducted for every two seconds outside the limit.
Write a coherent speech to be read aloud. Do not wing this. By winging it, I mean you did not prepare properly.
Write a coherent speech to be read aloud. Do not wing this. By winging it, I mean you did not prepare properly.
DUE DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016
GRADE: This will count as a test grade.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Friday, September 16, 2016
1. Read "35 Greatest Speeches" speech.
2. While reading speech, pay attention to the following:
a. posture-- Don't lean on podium, put hands in pockets, rock back and forth, etc.
b. eye contact-- For this one, look up at least three times.
c. voice-- Slow down. Be loud enough and clear.
d. attitude-- Be confident and act as you should.
3. You will be graded on the above things, scoring anywhere from 0 to 10 points each.
4. Be sure to practice, as you will also earn from 0 to 20 points on your ability to handle all of the words on delivery.
5. 10 points will be added for giving the speech on time, and the final 30 points will be awarded for simply giving the speech.
4. For an early warning, there will be a vocabulary quiz on Monday.
2. While reading speech, pay attention to the following:
a. posture-- Don't lean on podium, put hands in pockets, rock back and forth, etc.
b. eye contact-- For this one, look up at least three times.
c. voice-- Slow down. Be loud enough and clear.
d. attitude-- Be confident and act as you should.
3. You will be graded on the above things, scoring anywhere from 0 to 10 points each.
4. Be sure to practice, as you will also earn from 0 to 20 points on your ability to handle all of the words on delivery.
5. 10 points will be added for giving the speech on time, and the final 30 points will be awarded for simply giving the speech.
4. For an early warning, there will be a vocabulary quiz on Monday.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
1. Read speeches.
2. While reading speech, pay attention to the following:
a. posture-- Don't lean on podium, put hands in pockets, rock back and forth, etc.
b. eye contact-- For this one, look up at least three times.
c. voice-- Slow down. Be loud enough and clear.
d. attitude-- Be confident and act as you should.
3. You will be graded on the above things, scoring anywhere from 0 to 10 points each.
4. Be sure to practice, as you will also earn from 0 to 20 points on your ability to handle all of the words on delivery.
5. 10 points will be added for giving the speech on time, and the final 30 points will be awarded for simply giving the speech.
2. While reading speech, pay attention to the following:
a. posture-- Don't lean on podium, put hands in pockets, rock back and forth, etc.
b. eye contact-- For this one, look up at least three times.
c. voice-- Slow down. Be loud enough and clear.
d. attitude-- Be confident and act as you should.
3. You will be graded on the above things, scoring anywhere from 0 to 10 points each.
4. Be sure to practice, as you will also earn from 0 to 20 points on your ability to handle all of the words on delivery.
5. 10 points will be added for giving the speech on time, and the final 30 points will be awarded for simply giving the speech.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
1. Catch up "I Am the Greatest" speeches.
2. 35 Greatest Speeches
a. Go to the 35 Greatest Speeches site.
b. Choose one of the excerpts there.
c. Practice it and be prepared to read it in class on Friday smoothly with few errors.
3. Although the name says "35 Greatest Speeches", they are including some, in my opinion, that should not be there. They are also omitting others that should. However, this site does a great job cutting the speeches and having the most important excerpts, and that is the only reason I use it. The big issue with this site is that none of the speeches is by a woman, but what would you expect from a site called "The Art of Manliness"? You have the option of choosing another speech (by a woman or man) instead of one of these 35. If you want a speech by a woman, some good examples of speakers would be Elizabeth I, Sojourner Truth, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Emma Watson, just to name a few. I would prefer that you not use the speech at the United Nations by Emma Watson, simply because we will watch and listen to that speech in its entirety in class. If you do choose one not on the list, remember that your speech should be appropriate, and you must have it approved by me.
4. Tomorrow we will discuss other points to know in giving a speech.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
1. Read "I Am the Greatest" poems in class.
2. Turn in poems:
a. if it is on paper, give it to me. Make sure your name and period are on it.
b. If it is on your Chromebook, turn it in to the "I Am the Greatest" folder on Google Classroom.
2. Turn in poems:
a. if it is on paper, give it to me. Make sure your name and period are on it.
b. If it is on your Chromebook, turn it in to the "I Am the Greatest" folder on Google Classroom.
Monday, September 12, 2016
1. Vocabulary notes.
Vocabulary
2. I Am the Greatest project.
I Am the Greatest
Vocabulary
2. I Am the Greatest project.
I Am the Greatest
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
You will read the poem in class.
This will be two daily grades (one for the poem and one for the reading).
You have today in class to work on the poem. It is due tomorrow, September 13. You will also read it in class tomorrow.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Thursday, September 8, 2016
1. Work on current event speeches. (due tomorrow)
2. Catch up on All About Me speeches.
2. Catch up on All About Me speeches.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
1. For this current event speech, you may work by yourself or pair up with another person.
2. Find a current event article online.
3. Write a response to the article (clarification, positive, negative, whatever, ...).
4.You will read the article. (It should be a minimum of one minute long and no longer than four minutes.) (The main focus here is that you have read and practiced the article enough that you do not stumble over the words.)
5. You will read the response. (There is a 30-second minimum and a two-minute maximum.) (The main focus here is that you have put together a coherent thought about the article.)
6. If you are working as a pair, each of you must read one of the two parts. If you are working by yourself, you obviously must read both parts.
7. If you are working as a pair, you will share the same grade as your partner.
8. The speeches will be given Friday, September 9.
9. This is for two daily grades. I will add points up and divide the total by two to get your grades.
10. The scoring will be as follows:
25 points-- reading the article (all or nothing)
0-25 points-- adequate voice on article
0-25 points-- apparent practice on article
5 points-- article within time limits
25 points-- reading the response (all or nothing)
0-25 points-- adequate voice on response
0-25 points-- apparent practice on response
5 points-- response within time limits
0-40 points-- coherent, proper response
As you may see from the points above, the main focus will be on voice. I am not deducting points for things such as eye contact and posture on this speech.
The secondary focus is creating a proper response.
You may use visual aids if you wish, but it is not required, and it will not be a part of the grade. It will be only a part of making your response more coherent.
AS ALWAYS, KEEP THINGS APPROPRIATE.
2. Find a current event article online.
3. Write a response to the article (clarification, positive, negative, whatever, ...).
4.You will read the article. (It should be a minimum of one minute long and no longer than four minutes.) (The main focus here is that you have read and practiced the article enough that you do not stumble over the words.)
5. You will read the response. (There is a 30-second minimum and a two-minute maximum.) (The main focus here is that you have put together a coherent thought about the article.)
6. If you are working as a pair, each of you must read one of the two parts. If you are working by yourself, you obviously must read both parts.
7. If you are working as a pair, you will share the same grade as your partner.
8. The speeches will be given Friday, September 9.
9. This is for two daily grades. I will add points up and divide the total by two to get your grades.
10. The scoring will be as follows:
25 points-- reading the article (all or nothing)
0-25 points-- adequate voice on article
0-25 points-- apparent practice on article
5 points-- article within time limits
25 points-- reading the response (all or nothing)
0-25 points-- adequate voice on response
0-25 points-- apparent practice on response
5 points-- response within time limits
0-40 points-- coherent, proper response
As you may see from the points above, the main focus will be on voice. I am not deducting points for things such as eye contact and posture on this speech.
The secondary focus is creating a proper response.
You may use visual aids if you wish, but it is not required, and it will not be a part of the grade. It will be only a part of making your response more coherent.
AS ALWAYS, KEEP THINGS APPROPRIATE.
Friday, September 2, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
1. Notes on rhetoric and persuasion
Rhetoric and Persuasion
What is rhetoric? The art of finding the best available means of persuading a specific audience in a specific situation.
Elements of the rhetorical triangle:
Audience
Purpose
Writer (or speaker)
Purposes of rhetoric:
Persuade
Inform
Express
Three major rhetorical devices:
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
Other rhetorical devices:
Diction
Parallelism
Rhetorical question
Analogy
Allusion
Transfer
Testimonial
Plain folks appeal
Bandwagon
Name calling
Card stacking
Scare tactics
Overstatement
Understatement
Repetition
2. Catch up on All About Me presentations.
Rhetoric and Persuasion
What is rhetoric? The art of finding the best available means of persuading a specific audience in a specific situation.
Elements of the rhetorical triangle:
Audience
Purpose
Writer (or speaker)
Purposes of rhetoric:
Persuade
Inform
Express
Three major rhetorical devices:
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
Other rhetorical devices:
Diction
Parallelism
Rhetorical question
Analogy
Allusion
Transfer
Testimonial
Plain folks appeal
Bandwagon
Name calling
Card stacking
Scare tactics
Overstatement
Understatement
Repetition
2. Catch up on All About Me presentations.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Friday, September 2, 2016
1. Discuss Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech, as well as his ideas and methods.
2. Go over questions and answers.
3. Answer one extra question.
2. Go over questions and answers.
3. Answer one extra question.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
1. Watch Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech.
2. Use your listening and thinking skills to pick up ideas that he is trying to get across.
3. Answer questions about his speech and his ideas. Use one to three sentences for each answer. You may discuss thoughts with another person.
4. Some of the questions are answered in the speech, you may have to look up some of the references, and others are strictly opinions that you need to give and back up.
5. You may use the link below to access the speech again.
Hint: There are times in front of the questions.
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LINKS IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT AND WILL TAKE YOU TO THE RIGHT VIDEO. THE OTHER IS GRAMMATICALLY INCORRECT AND WILL TAKE YOU TO THE WRONG VIDEO. CHOOSE WISELY.
I Have a Dream
I've Got a Dream
2. Use your listening and thinking skills to pick up ideas that he is trying to get across.
3. Answer questions about his speech and his ideas. Use one to three sentences for each answer. You may discuss thoughts with another person.
4. Some of the questions are answered in the speech, you may have to look up some of the references, and others are strictly opinions that you need to give and back up.
5. You may use the link below to access the speech again.
Hint: There are times in front of the questions.
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LINKS IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT AND WILL TAKE YOU TO THE RIGHT VIDEO. THE OTHER IS GRAMMATICALLY INCORRECT AND WILL TAKE YOU TO THE WRONG VIDEO. CHOOSE WISELY.
I Have a Dream
I've Got a Dream
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