Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on their personal thoughts and opinions.
2. speak in front of a group.
3. support an opinion with evidence.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following question in their notebook: Who is your favorite actor or actress? Why? What does this person do that makes him or her a great public speaker?
2. Students will do a SAY ANYTHING writing exercise. Students will write one page about anything that is on their minds with no concern for censorship. Students will share their SAY ANYTHINGS with the class (50 points).
3. If time permits, students will engage in a debate regarding gender stereotypes and myths.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
REMINDERS: THE FIRST MARKING PERIOD OFFICIALLY ENDS ON NOVEMBER 7, 2007. GRADES FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 2, 2007. A FINAL TEST WILL BE GIVEN IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007. NOTEBOOKS WILL ALSO BE COLLECTED AND GRADED ON THAT DATE.
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