Monday, February 6, 2017

1. Report on veering assignment.



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 tomorrow 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 have watched and listened 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. 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.
5. You will be graded on the above things, scoring anywhere from 0 to 10 points each. 
6. 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.
7. If it is done on time, you will earn 10 points.
8. Final 30 points will be awarded for simply giving the speech.