IMPROMPTU SPEECHES

Process:

1)  Choose from two prompts - 10 seconds
2)  When I say go, you have 90 seconds to outline your speech
3)  Your goal is to speak 1 minute, 30 seconds

HINTS:

P.R.E.P. (Point. Reason. Example. Point)

Start off by clearly stating your point. 
Share the primary reason (or reasons, if you have more time).
Share an example (preferably in story form) where your main point or reason is supported.
Finally, conclude by summarizing your central point again.

Issue, Pros vs. Cons, Conclusion
Start off by framing the issue.
Talk about the benefits (use an anecdote - a personal story)
Talk about the drawbacks. (again, anecdote or example)
Conclude with your recommendation. 

 5W – In this pattern, you cover your topic by addressing the Who, What, When, Where, and Why elements. This is also issue oriented -
[1] Who is involved
[2] what the goals are;
[3] when it started, and the schedule for the future;
[4] where does it take place; and
[5] why are you involved.

Use personal stories. Stories are emotional, real, and interesting. If you stick to personal stories, you’ll find that it is much easier to speak (even without preparation) because the events happened to you.

SPEAKING WITH PURPOSE

SPEAKING WITH PURPOSE

"Surveys about our fears commonly show fear of public speaking at the top of the list.  Our fear of standing up in front of a group and talking is so great that we fear it more than death, in surveys at least." (November 2012 Psychology Today - "The Thing We Fear Most" by Glenn Costron, PhD)

Click on the link  it will bring you to a pre-assessment document.  MAKE A COPY AND SHARE IT WITH ME!

Single-Point Speech Rubric LINK 

Why are public speaking skills important?

Without communication skills, the ability to progress in the working world and in life, itself, would be nearly impossible. Public speaking is one of the most important and most dreaded forms of communication. Glossophobia or speech anxiety, is the most common fear people have across the globe.

Our Goal: The goal of this unit is to turn you into a powerful, self-confident speaker. Your goal is to take command of your voices, expressions, and tone - all the tools needed to deliver content with passion and enthusiasm - guaranteed to engage your audience.

Examples of Speeches

Michelle Obama at the DNC 2016

Michelle Obama's Speech in New Hampshire

FISHBOWL QUESTIONS

Here are the Fishbowl questions to help you prepare for your discussion Thur/Fri.  Happy Planning

1.     Contrast the societies in “Harrison Bergeron” and “The Lottery” and in the dystopian novel(s) you read in the last months.

2.    “Is it truly freedom if you don’t have the freedom to make mistakes?” How does this quote from Ghandi relate to our

two narratives?

3.    Why do the characters in the stories we/you have read accept the societies

they live in?

4.    Under what circumstances could these societies exist?

5.    What do these societies offer that our society does not offer mankind?

6.    What do the benefits and flaws of the seemingly utopian societies in The Giver

and Harrison Bergeron, as well as the other dystopian stories you have read, teach us about our society?

7.    Are attempts at Utopian societies truly fair for all citizens? Why or why not?

8.     Based on the research and readings, is it possible for mankind to ever achieve Utopia?

9.    Debate the following question - What’s more important to have as a citizen –

SAFETY, FREEDOM, INDIVIDUALITY, OR EQUALITY

Dystopian Fishbowl Rubric

STEP 4 LITERATURE FISHBOWL DISCUSSION

CATEGORIES	EXE	PRO	APP	DEV
Ø  Prepare for the discussion using notes from the research, reading, and discussion, during the unit  Ø
Ø  Explicitly draw on evidence to further a point, justify your idea, or to reflect on ideas discussed Ø
Ø  Engage in a collaborative discussion within a formal group setting
Ø  Pose questions that connect the ideas presented
Ø  Listen and Acknowledge new information
Ø  Takes ownership because I was very thoughtful in my reflections about the unit
Ø  Contributed to the learning process because I used class time effectively
Ø  Cooperates and Interacts respectfully because I was kind, inclusive, and accepted the ideas of others.

Literature (book) Review Single-Point Rubric

LITERATURE (BOOK) REVIEW SINGLE-POINT RUBRIC
Link to the Google Doc which is clearer

NAME______________________________BLOCK________________BOOK TITLE________________

Standard/Criteria

Concerns Areas that need attention

Meets Standards Mastery level

Advanced - Analysis is insightful/ exceptional  and beyond expectations

Use of effective writing written communication to summarize, and analyze		Review is organized according to the template and model, including photos, reviews, and overall structure Use of transitions within sections Sums up the book in OPINION section All sentences relate to the one before it or after it to ensure flow Ideas are clearly articulated Appropriate Paraphrasing and Summarizing
Use of appropriate textual evidence or examples from the literature to support the argument		All opinions are backed up with textural evidence and/or examples.
Voice		Opinion section shows writer’s originality and personality.
Critical thinking and connections		Original thinking Connections to the world outside the story Logical inferences Identification and support of theme

Punctuation, Spelling, Grammar

Only minor errors

TURN IT IN ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Class IDs and Enrollment Keys

C BLOCK

Class ID - 20043568

Enrollment Key - 1234

E BLOCK

Class ID - 20043599

Enrollment Key - 1234

F BLOCK

Class ID - 20043607

Enrollment Key - 1234

H BLOCK

Class ID - 20043613

Enrollment Key - 1234

Instructions:

Enrolling in a Class

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2	Click on the enroll in a class tab on the student homepage

3	Enter the class ID and enrollment key for the new class

You should not share your enrollment key publicly outside of your institution.

4	Click the submit button to enroll in the class and add it to the student user homepage

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Hints for Writing your Book Review

Book review reminders:

Paraphrase, don't cut and paste;
Opinion and Theme sections are where the thinking and connecting happens;
Use the book reviews to help determine (or agree/disagree) with tone;
Photos are a must;
Your review should be formatted like my review;
Quality, not quantity;
Use your voice in the opinion section, let me read what you think;
Textural evidence is required in the form of quotes OR examples of what happens in the book;
Use your cheat sheet about introducing textural evidence - For example, in the 1st chapter, according to, the character reveals, etc;
Watch out for TOO MUCH TEXTUAL EVIDENCE AND NO ANALYSIS.
Use a normal font, not something fancy.