Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. say anything!
2. develop an outline about a topic they care deeply about.
3. create an attention-getter for their speech (if time).

Agenda:
1. Is 180 days of school per year enough? Why or why not? Write 1/2 page. This warm-up is given in light of the three-day weekend to celebrate Columbus Day. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers to this question.

2. Last week, students began to talk about their rights as students. Today, they will be given the opportunity to say ANYTHING. The students appear to have a problem taking a stand for themselves without being embarrassed. This activity will hopefully continue to allow them opportunities to speak their minds.

Brainstorm: Make a list of five things you aren't allowed to say in school. Why do you think these things are banned or frowned upon to be spoken out loud?

Writing: SAY ANYTHING!!! Write 1 full page about anything on your mind. Be prepared to share your writing with the class - 50 points speech.

Homework: Complete your SAY ANYTHING essay and be prepared to share it with the class if you did not do so today.