Agenda

30 March 2010

1. Presented persuasive speeches
2. Discussed storytelling expectations and passed out handout

H/W: Choose a children's story to read to Ridgeview's students.

Barack Obama's Speeches

If you missed class, please make this up.  Watch both speeches and write down any appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos.  Also, write down any details about Obama's speaking skills, like his eye contact, gestures, body language, etc.  What does he do with his speaking skills/delivery that helps or hinders his speech?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWynt87PaJ0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRK7YY7Z73A

BRING YOU CHILDREN'S STORY FOR CLASS ON TUESDAY!!!

Presentations:
College Stress
Need for Blood
Art in the Community
Child Abuse

24 March 2010

Agenda

1. News
2. Etiquette: No Swearing!
3. Work time

H/W: prepare speech

23 March 2010

CNN Student News
Group Work Time

22 March 2010

Current Events
-CNN News
-Grand Rapids Public Schools article about online classes
Group Work Time
Exit Slip: Thesis

H/W: prepare speech.  Speeches start Thursday

19 March 2010

Quote
News
plan children's stories -- focus on RV; read the books (memorize later); some ppl are contacting teachers for April 14th. Work on this the week of Spring Break.
Group time -- reframe informative into persuasive

reading time: impromptus

Agenda

17 March 2010

1. Etiquette: Fine Dining and Donuts!
2. Persuasive speech guidelines and handout

No Homework! Enjoy the weather!

Agenda

CNN student news (current events homework is due tomorrow)
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos article and definitions
Joe Klein's article on Sarah Palin: 1.) identify loaded language, tell whether it's positive or negative, and the neutral meaning 2.) identify any appeals to ethos, logos, and pathos

H/W: finish current events
Joe Klein's article

12 March 2010

Need for Blood and Teen Pregnancy Speeches
Impromptus with quotes

Agenda - 10 March 2010

Present Informative Speeches
2 Truths and a Lie

1. Current Events
2. Video tape and practice speeches... Group reflection due Wednesday.

H/W: Teen Health, Art in the Community,  and Child Abuse present on Wednesday.  Dress professionally and be prepared!

5 March 2010

Agenda

1. Went over Checklists for practicing speeches
2. worked in groups

H/W: finish speeches and be ready to practice and video tape your group on Monday

4 March 2010

Agenda

1. Comment Catchers- write at least three comments to fellow classmates
2. Work in groups.  Need to be prepared to present speeches by Wednesday, and practice tomorrow

H/W: Annotated Bibliography due tomorrow (2 sources per person)

3 March 2010

Agenda
Quote
News
"Like" Article and Discussion
MLA Annotated Bibliography Due

H/W: MLA Annotated Bibliography due Friday (2 sources per individual)

Agenda

Using visual aids effectively power point
MLA Annotated Bibliography questions
Group work time
Turn in rough draft outlines


h/w: annotated bibliography due Friday

Agenda

1 March 2010

1. Current Events: Ernie Harwell and his fear of public speaking
2. work in groups to finish outlines

h/w: outline due tomorrow