Tuesday, October 2, 2007 - Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Public Speaking and English 4 Classwork
Ms. Kingsbury
October 2-3, 2007

While I am out this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, you must complete the following work. This work is due on my desk by Thursday, October 4, 2007 at the beginning of class. It CANNOT be made up and will NOT be accepted late.

1. Write a list of any 100 things in the world that make you happy. (100 points)

2. Write a list of any 50 things in the world that you would change. (100 points)

3. School Improvement: Pick one problem in our school. Describe the problem in explicit detail. Provide a solution to this problem. (1 page minimum - 50 points)

4. Reflection and writing: Describe a recent experience you had as the member of an audience. It might have been a school assembly, class presentation, movie theater, play, or street performance. What was the experience like? Was the audience engaged? Were you engaged? Describe why the experience did or did not hold your attention.
(1 page minimum - 50 points) PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS ONLY

5. What do you want to be when you grow up? What do you need to do to reach this goal? (½ page minimum - 50 points) PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS ONLY

6. Describe an experience that was a “first” - first pet, first day of school, first date, first kiss, first time you drove a car, first time you went to the movies. What was it like?
(½ page - 50 points)

7. Brainstorm a list of 15 things/topics/subjects that you would like to learn more about.
(50 points)

8. You are stranded on a tropical island. What five things will you have with you? One of those things must be a book. (50 points)

9. Write a list of 100 things you want to do before you die. (100 points)

10. Advice: Write a letter of advice to a new student at Overbrook High School. What kinds of things should the new student know about this school? How can the new student be successful at OHS? What kinds of things will get them into trouble? Who are the best teachers and why? Who are the worst teachers and why? (1 page minimum - 100 points)

Total points for public speaking class: 700 possible points

Total points for English 4 class: 600 possible points

Remember: The more you write, the more points you get. Consider this a great opportunity for extra credit… or a great opportunity to ruin your grade!!!