Monday, October 22, 2007

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. generate questions for a semester test.
2. speak in front of a group.
3. listen to others.
4. analyze ancient widsoms and literature.

Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should complete the following activity: On a sheet of paper, write three multiple choice questions and one essay question based on anything we have covered this marking period. Look back through your notebook for ideas. 40 points for your warm-up today (10 points for each question you submit).

2. Students will continue their State of the Union Speeches - worth 300 points. Must include one prop and a script.

3. Speech/Quote Analysis: Students should consider the following quote:
Much speech is one thing, well-timed speech is another.
Question: Why does the timing of what you say matter? What is the effect of saying the right thing but at the wrong time?

4. Speech/Quote Analysis: Students should consider the following quote:
One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life; that word is love.
Question: Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Why? Give two examples to support your position.

Homework: There is no homework for this class tonight.