May 15

1. Have them read about Presentation speeches on page 385 and 386. Then, have each student write his or her name on a piece of paper and fold it up. All names go into a hat (or whatever). Each student then draws a name (not his or her own, thought) to write a presentation speech (one paragraph long as explained on page 386). The award given can be serious or humorous but MUST be appropriate. Example could be BEST FACIAL EXPRESSIONS DURING SPEECH. The speech must be a secret because Monday we will present and the recipient must give an impromptu acceptance speech.
2. Have the students create a certificate for the award also, using a piece of computer paper and colored pencils.
3. Read page 393 about eulogies. Write a eulogy for a cartoon character such as Mickey Mouse following the five points on page 393.

Argument - May 12

Just like yesterday's bell ringer, provide a piece of data, the warrant (reasoning), and a reservation for ONE of the following claims:

We should be able to wear pajamas to school
The driving age should be 12
Parents should give a $100 allowance to each child per week
The lunch room should have a Taco Bell and McDonald's
School should be all year round but have three week vacations periodically throughout year
School should only be through tenth grade

Introductions - April 29

For one of the following topics, write an entire introduction, using an attention getter from the text (quotation, rhetorical question, personal/historical/audience reference, humor, startling statement, or incident) and ending the introduction with a sound thesis. At the end of the paragraph, indicate which type of attention getter you used. DUE FRIDAY, MAY 1!!!!

Topics:
1. Everyone should belong to a school organization
2. Our society places too much emphasis on winning
3. Learning would increase if school's had a year-round schedule

Visual Aids - April 21

For three of the following topics, choose three, and for each one identify two possible visual aids you could use: camping, softball, Vietnam War, History of the Automobile, Comfort Food, Exercise, Clothing Styles, The Eighties, The Nineties, The Fifties, The Sixties, The Seventies, Scary Movies, Fishing, Cosmetic Surgery, Career Choices in Medicine, Stress Relievers, Childhood Board Games, Dealing with Grief, Bargain Shopping, Pets, Driving Laws, Child Abuse, Gardening, Skateboarding, History of Telephone, The Grand Canyon, Knitting, The Milky Way, The Berlin Wall, Hurricane Katrina, Cleveland, Survivor's Guilt, Bipolar Disorder, Amnesia, Ballroom Dancing, Rocks.

DUE THURSDAY, APRIL 23

April 2

Bell ringer...then work in groups on assignment (page 162-163) in which each group as two topics. For each topic, write three purpose statements and three thesis statements. Feedback on speech for entertainment given; speeches begin on Monday.

April 1

Worksheet for Chapter Nine - anticipation guide and read chapter. Extra credit: on page 163, write three topics for each group. Finish manuscript.

March 31

Sub plan: work on manuscript for speech to entertain.

March 30

Bell ringer...then work on speech to entertain. Notes on how to outline as well.

March 16

Due by March 18:

Write a paragraph using at least THREE methods of making language memorable. Indicate at the end or the beginning what the three methods are (just list them.) The topic of the paragraph should be MUSIC.

March 9

DUE MARCH 11:

For the topic of LOVE, choose a tone (from page 121 - examples are sarcastic, amused, hurt, childish, frustrated, puzzled, bored, or angry) and write a paragraph discussing the topic in that tone. State your tone at the beginning or end.

Feb 12 - Exploring Words

Okay ARTICULATORS...which words are difficult for you to say? Which words are fun because of how they sound or feel when you say them? Which pronunciations of words drive you CRAZY??? It drives me bonkers when I hear people say, "melk" instead of "milk." I love to say "nonchalant" and "flabbergasted." I hate saying "minimum." My preacher cannot say "statistic," and I always wonder why he continues to try! How about you???

Feb 2 What do you think of poetry?

Let's discuss poetry - especially in its spoken form. Do you believe it to be a form of art? Do you think it touches the soul? Do you believe it is intellectual? Fun? Have you ever written a poem? How do you think it differs from telling a story?

Jan 28 - Comment on two movies!

Favorite movie! - January 26

Let's"communicate" about our favorite movie and why we love it so much! Be sure to write a full paragraph!

Tell us your "Speech" experience!

Tell us some of your speaking experiences. Have you ever given a formal speech? What about just an informal one, such as at a birthday party or in at Thanksgiving dinner? Any funny stories?