Public Speaking
Objective: develop the main ideas and structure of a speech
- Speech #1: Informative Speech
- Speech Development
Agenda--9.9.16
Objective: Create sensory language & strong details in writing
- Speech #1: Informative Speech
- Monster Activity
Agenda--9.8.16
Objective: to identify effective speaking skills and utilize them
Vocab: "Decoding"-a listener's interpretation of words by sorting out ideas in their mind
- Interview Pair/Share
- Effective Speaker Notes
- Brainstorm Ideas
Objective: to process class expectations and breakdown syllabus
Journal #1-What experiences do you have speaking in front of other people? How did you do?
Vocab: "Non-verbal Communication"--expressions & communication through gestures, face, eyes, posture, etc.
- Journal Discussion
- Syllabus & Expectations
- Website
- Interview
Objective: Develop rough draft & visuals
Journal #12—What do you need to work on within your speech?
- The PowerPoint Speech
- Check: Rough Draft/Intro/Comic Visuals
- Type Speech & Gather Visuals: Library Time
HW: Read Ch. 14 & Questions 1-5
Objective: brainstrom visuals to compliment speech
- DUE: Rough Draft
- Visuals: Comic Strip
- Writing Time/Work Time
HW: Read Ch. 14 & Questions 1-5
Agenda--12.16.14
Objective: Develop the introduction to speech
Journal #10—Critique the Speaker. How does he/she use visuals?
Vocab: “Hook”—part of the intro designer to capture the audiences attention
- DUE: Rough Draft
- Pair/Share: Write Introduction
- Why is this important to know? : Type 1
- "Hook" --Attention Getter Notes
HW: Read Ch. 14 & Questions 1-5
Objective: introduce the new instructional speech
Journal #9—Critique the Speaker. How does he/she use visuals?
Vocab: “Enunciation”—is the act of pronouncing words/ articulate.
- The PowerPoint Speech: Directions
- Brainstorm: Type 1
HW: Rough Draft on Speech
Objective: deliver and critique Informative Speech #1
- Speech #1: Informative Speech
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n
Objective: complete the Monster Activity & Reflect
- Speech #1: Informative Speech
- Monster Activity: Finish
- Interviews? – Writing Time
Objective: Create sensory language & strong details in writing
- Speech #1: Informative Speech
- Monster Activity
Objective: to identify effective speaking skills and utilize them
Vocab: "Decoding"-a listener's interpretation of words by sorting out ideas in their mind
- Interview Pair/Share
- Effective Speaker Notes
- Speech #1: Directions
- Brainstorm Ideas
Objective: to process class expectations and breakdown syllabus
Journal #1-What experiences do you have speaking in front of other people? How did you do?
Vocab: "Non-verbal Communication"--expressions & communication through gestures, face, eyes, posture, etc.
- Journal Discussion
- Syllabus & Expectations
- Website
- Interview
Agenda--11.21.14
Objective: Perform the Spoken Word poems & hand-in Reflection Final
- Observe & Critique Poems
- Collect Reflection Finals: DUE
Agenda--11.20.14
Objective: Develop Spoken Word Speech
- Reflection Final
- Rehearse & Critique
Objective: create and develop an impactful poem incorporting imagery and alliteration
Journal #38–Critique Spoken Word. What do the performers do to make it compelling/interesting?
Vocab: “Alliteration”-- the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
(slimy snake stood still)
- Spoken Word Speech: Preparation
- Note Cards
- Practice/Rehearsal
HW: Spoken Word Poem: Memorized
Agenda--11.17.14
Objective: create and prepare an impactful Spoken Word Poem
Journal #37–Critique Spoken Word. What do the performers do to make it compelling/interesting?
Vocab: “Abstract”-- existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. "abstract concepts such as love or beauty"
- Spoken Word clips
- Poem Starter: Exercise
- Incorporating "Abstract" ideas
- Practice/Rehearse
HW: Spoken Word Poem: Memorized
Objective: deliver an effective persuasive speech
Journal #34–Self-Reflection. How did you do? Improvements and success.
Vocab: “Attack on a person”—criticizing the opponent rather than the opponents argument.
- Argumentative Speech: Performance
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n
Agenda--11.4.14
Objective: deliver an effective persuasive speech
Journal #33--How are you going to convince us? What will you do?
Vocab:
- Practice: Cue Cards
- Argumentative Speech
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n
Objective: create cue cards to help delivery and eye contact
Journal #32—Type 1: List 10 Key Words in order.
Vocab: “Cue Cards”—key words or phrases that act as a trigger from memory for the things you want to say
*The term cue comes from the theatre. A cue for an actor is a signal to begin speaking, or enter, or do some other action required by the play.
- Cue Card: Discussion
- Create Cue Cards: website
- Rehearse using Cue-Cards
HW: Rehearse w/Note Cards (3x)
Objecitve: develop speech structure
Journal #31—Response to the video. Thoughts and ideas.
Vocab: “Argumentative Listening”—listening to only as much as they need to fuel their own arguments. (Avoid this.)
- The Argument: Outline
- Demonstration/Examples
- Chapter Reflection : Ch.16
- Writing Time
Objective: reflect on chapter reading
- Sub Notes:
- Read Ch. 16 and Answer Questions 1-4
- Writing Time
Agenda--10.27.14
Journal #30—What does Mrs. Kaskinen report on research?
Vocab: “Credible Source”—research that can be trusted; good reputation
- The Argument Speech: Research
- Library Time
- Complete Handout
HW: DUE—Thursday (Read Ch. 16 & Q. 1-4)
Agenda--10.24.14
Objective: identify persuasive techniques & create a debatable topic
Journal #29—Critique Speaker. What does the speaker do to convince you? Persuasive Techniques.
Vocab: “Persuasion”—to convince and argue with reasons and support in order to change minds
- The Argument Speech: Rubric
- Speech Topics
- More Topics: website.
- Sign-Up -Topic
HW: Read Ch. 16 & Q. 1-4
Agenda--10.14.14
Journal #25—What themes, main ideas, or interests stick out about the person you interviewed?
Vocab: “Forum”—the exchange of questions and answers between a speaker and an audience.
- DUE: 2pg Reflection on Interview
- Lab Time: Type Speech
Journal #24—Describe the person you interviewed. Describe the environment.
Vocab: “Eloquence”—powerful and effective language
- Analyze Speech Example
- Group Discussion
- Feedback
Journal #23—How are you feeling? Thoughts about the trip.
Vocab: “Eloquence”—powerful and effective language
- Interview Preparation (note-taking)
- Due: Ch. 9 Questions
- Field Trip: TenderCare
Agenda--10.8.14
Journal #21—Critique Speaker. Movement, gestures, eye contact.
Vocab: “Role-Play”—pretend acting or a performance in a particular character
- Interview Speech: Directions
- DUE: 20 Open-Ended Questions
- Discuss Questions
- Role-Play
Agenda--10.7.14
Journal #20—Create 10 strong interview questions.
Vocab: “Open-Ended”-- not having fixed limits; unrestricted; broad: can’t be answered with a “yes or no”.
- Guess Who? (yes or no) Activity
- Interview Speech: Directions
- Outline for Speech
HW: Read Ch. 9 & Questions 1-4 // Create 20 Open-ended Questions
Agenda--10.6.14
Journal #19—Critique Performance
Vocab: “Rebuttal”--the act of refuting or proving to be false, your opponents by providing evidence or arguments to counter their arguments.
- Self-Reflection: Handout
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n
HW: Read Ch. 9 & Questions 1-4
Agenda--10.1.14
Objective: effectively teach audience on topic using visuals to compliment speech
Journal #16—What are (5) areas in speech that really need attention and improvement. Explain-about yourself and/or overall within the class. Vocab: “Inflection”-- a rise or fall in the sound of a person's voice : a change in the pitch or tone of a person's voice
- Finish: Demonstration Speeches
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n (due)
HW: Read Ch. 6 & Questions (1-6) by Friday
Agenda--10.2.14
Objective: effectively teach audience on topic using visuals to compliment speech
Journal #17—What is the purpose of a info/commercial? How does an infomercial persuade?
Vocab: “Persuasion”-- cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince through sound reasoning and logic.
- Delivery Skills: Volume & Movement w/visuals
- Commercial/Informercial Performance
HW: Read Ch. 6 & Questions (1-6) by Friday
- Demonstration Speech: Outline
- Computer Lab: Type Speech & Collect Visuals
HW: Speech Due: Thursday
Agenda--9.22.14
Objective: Develop a demonstration speech using multi-media
Journal #13--Describe your idea for a speech. What knowledge do you have on the subject?
Vocab: "Articulation"--the action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specific type.
- Type 1: Speech Ideas/Brainstorming
- Comuter Lab: Speech Rough Draft
- Visuals
Journal #9—No Journal
- Finished: Informative Speech #1
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n
- Reflection/Discussion on Improvements
- Movement Exercise (Triangle)
HW: Ch. 2 Questions 1-11 DUE
Agenda--9.16.14
Objective: to develop movement that connects with an audience
Journal #10—Critique Speaker
Vocab: “Diaphragmatic Breathing”-- is breathing that is done by contracting the diaphragm, a muscle located horizontally between the chest cavity and stomach cavity
- Delivery Techniques
- 3 Truths- Triangle
HW: Read Ch. 2 & Do Review Questions 1-12
Agenda-9.17.14
Objective: to develop and teach on speakings skills
Journal #11-Critique Speaker
Vocab: "Bias"--prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
- TED SPEAKER VIDEO
- Delivery Skills
- Demonstrations
HW: Read Ch. 2 & Do Review Questions 1-12
Agenda--9.18.14
Objective: Brainstorm & Develop demonstration speech
Journal #12-Critique Speaker. How does he/she interact with their visuals.
Vocab: "Visual Aid”—Devices such as a film, slide, poster, or model, designed to compliment written or spoken information so that it can be understood and remembered.
- Demonstration Speech: Directions
- Rubric
- Speech Sign-up
HW: Rough Draft
Agenda--9.12.14
Journal #8—What areas over-all as a class do we need to improve and work-on? Observation about Round #1 of speeches.
Vocab: “Critique”—feedback on delivery, speech, vocals
- Speech #1: Performances --FINISH
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n
- Vocal Exercises: Improvement Areas
- Notes: Vocal Variances
HW: Read Ch. 2 & Questions 1-12 DUE: Monday
Agenda--9.11.14
Journal #7—Self Reflection—How did you do? Improvements and Success.
Vocab: “Credibility”—is the perception that a speaker is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dynamic.
- Speech #1: Performances --FINISH
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n
Vocab: “Audience Critique”—constructive criticism or feedback on speaker’s delivery, writing, and presentation skills
- Speech #1: Performances
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n
HW: Chapter 2 & Questions 1-12 DUE: Monday
Agenda--9.9.14
Journal #5—What do you do in your spare time? What’s the most difficult decision you’ve ever made?
Vocab: “Dialogue”-- The conversation between character
- Speech #1: Performance
- Audience Etiquette
- Peer Review
HW: Read Ch. 2 & Questions
Objective: Develop sensory imagery within the written speech
Journal #4-How can you use emotion effectively in speeches? Critique the speaker.
- Due: Ch. 1 Reflection
- Speech #1: Informative Speech
- Monster Activity
Agenda--9.5.14
Vocab: "Cheat Out" -face out towards the audience during a speech
- Type 1- 10 Things to find to be true.
- Pair/Share
- Speech #1- Directions
Objective: to identify effective speaking skills and utilize them
Vocab: "Decoding"-a listener's interpretation of words by sorting out ideas in their mind
- Interview Pair/Share
- Effective Speaker Notes
- Mini-Exercise: Body Language
- Books: Speak Up// Sign-up
Agenda--9.3.14
Objective: to process class expectations and breakdown syllabus
Journal #1-What experiences do you have speaking in front of other people? How did you do?
Vocab: "Non-verbal Communication"--expressions & communication through gestures, face, eyes, posture, etc.
- Journal Discussion
- Syllabus & Expectations
- Website
- Interview
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Agenda--4.24.14 (OLD JOURNALS)
Journal #17— Describe using details & sensory imagery, the experiences of the interview.
Vocab: “Sensory Imagery”--a writer's use of words which connect to a reader's sense of sight, touch, taste, smell, or hearing in order to develop a mood, idea, character
- Partner Share: 3 main ideas (themes)
- Written Speech Example
- Speech #3—Interview SpeechThe Interview1.doc (29184)
- Due: Tuesday
HW: Read Ch.9 –Review 1- 4 questions -Monday
Agenda--(Recap) 4.14.14 - 4.18.14
Journal #14 & 15-- Personal Reflection on Speech & Critique Speakers
- Speech #2: Demonstration Speech
- Audience Critiques 2p/2n
Agenda--4.3.14
Journal #13--No Journal Vocab: “Forum”—the exchange of questions and answers between a speaker and an audience.
- Lab Expectations
- Power Point: Speech Visuals
- Type & Create outline for Instructional Speech
- HW: Speech #2 Instructional Speech
Journal #12—Critique the speaker.
Vocab: “Forum”—the exchange of questions and answers between a speaker and an audience.
- DUE: Chapter 6
- Finish Delivery Skills: Group Demonstrations
- Enthusiasm, Eye Contact, Body Language, Vocals – etc.
- Delivery Exercise
HW: Speech #2 Writing & Practice
Journal #11—Critique the speaker. How does visual aids play a part of the speech?
Vocab: “Visual Aid”—Devices such as a film, slide, poster, or model, designed to compliment written or spoken information so that it can be understood and remembered.
- DUE: Chapter 6 on Wednesday
- Delivery Skills: Group Demonstrations
- Enthusiasm, Eye Contact, Body Language, Vocals – etc.
HW: Speech #2 & Ch. 6 Questions
Journal #9—Critique the speaker. How does visual aids play a part of the speech?
- Speech #2--Directions & RubricInstructionalvisualspeech.docx (18835)
- Chapter 6—Directions
- Speech Reflection: Notes
HW: Speech #2 & Ch. 6 & Questions 1-7
