Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. differentiate between enthusiasm and boredom.
2. create a profile of a shocking person and compare themselves.
3. show enthusiasm for a place via speech.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following questions: What is enthusiasm? What topics and things are you enthused about? What is the opposite of enthusiasm? What topics and things are you unenthused about? Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the class as well as demonstrate what enthusiasm is.
2. Brainstorm: Think of a person who is always shocking and trying to get attention. What kinds of things does this person say and do? Do you act like this person? Why or why not?Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from students. We will analyze why this behavior is both positive and negative.
3. Today's Writing and Speech Activity: Write a paragraph about your favorite place. Where is it? What makes it so great? What are the benefits of being at this place? Students will share their answers. This activity is worth 50 points.
4. Make-up speeches: Any student who is missing speech assignments will have the opportunity to make these up today.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate their understanding of nonverbal communication.
2. define vocabulary related to public speaking.
3. synthesize and share personal opinions.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Complete the following phrases about nonverbal communication:
a. When I am standing in line at the post office and start tapping my foot, I really mean to say...
b. When I roll my eyes are your corny joke, I really mean to say...
c. When I cross my arms and glare at you, I really mean to say...
Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students.
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Elocution: another word for public speaking
b. Attention-Getter: when you begin your speech, open up with something to grab the audience's attention, like a joke, shocking statistic, or personal story.
3. Today's Writing and Speech Assignment: SAY ANYTHING - 1 page - 50 points - to be shared with the class.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for the class tonight.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate their understanding of nonverbal communication.
2. define vocabulary related to public speaking.
3. synthesize and share personal opinions.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Complete the following phrases about nonverbal communication:
a. When I am standing in line at the post office and start tapping my foot, I really mean to say...
b. When I roll my eyes are your corny joke, I really mean to say...
c. When I cross my arms and glare at you, I really mean to say...
Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students.
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Elocution: another word for public speaking
b. Attention-Getter: when you begin your speech, open up with something to grab the audience's attention, like a joke, shocking statistic, or personal story.
3. Today's Writing and Speech Assignment: SAY ANYTHING - 1 page - 50 points - to be shared with the class.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for the class tonight.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. show enthusiasm for a topic/subject of their choosing.
2. give examples of nonverbal communication and how it compares to speaking.
3. share personal opinions and listen to those of others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: What do you know about the Hollywood writers' strike? Do you think that talk show hosts and actors need writers, or are they good enough speakers on their own? Ms. Kingsbury will solicit students for their answers.
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Enthusiasm: expressing your excitement and passion which shows a love for your topic
b. Emotional Appeal: choosing certain words or phrases to stimulate emotions in your audience; example - if you want to make your audience feel sad, you might talk about orphans in Africa or kittens that have been abandoned
c. Nonverbal Communication: when you communicate without using any words at all
3. Speech Activity: Today we will finish our speeches. Topics include "I'm An Expert," "It's Not Fair," and "My Beliefs." Each speech is worth 50 points.
Homework: There is no homework scheduled for this class tonight.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. show enthusiasm for a topic/subject of their choosing.
2. give examples of nonverbal communication and how it compares to speaking.
3. share personal opinions and listen to those of others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: What do you know about the Hollywood writers' strike? Do you think that talk show hosts and actors need writers, or are they good enough speakers on their own? Ms. Kingsbury will solicit students for their answers.
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Enthusiasm: expressing your excitement and passion which shows a love for your topic
b. Emotional Appeal: choosing certain words or phrases to stimulate emotions in your audience; example - if you want to make your audience feel sad, you might talk about orphans in Africa or kittens that have been abandoned
c. Nonverbal Communication: when you communicate without using any words at all
3. Speech Activity: Today we will finish our speeches. Topics include "I'm An Expert," "It's Not Fair," and "My Beliefs." Each speech is worth 50 points.
Homework: There is no homework scheduled for this class tonight.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. speak in front of the class.
2. listen to others and ask questions.
3. stay focused while speaking and listening.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students will answer the following question in their notebook: Snow! Do you love it or hate it? Why?
2. Speech Activities: Students will share one of the following speech assignments - "I'm An Expert" or "My Beliefs" - both are worth 50 points. Over the next two days, students will need to do both speeches, one today and one tomorrow.
Homework: There is no homework tonight for this class.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. speak in front of the class.
2. listen to others and ask questions.
3. stay focused while speaking and listening.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students will answer the following question in their notebook: Snow! Do you love it or hate it? Why?
2. Speech Activities: Students will share one of the following speech assignments - "I'm An Expert" or "My Beliefs" - both are worth 50 points. Over the next two days, students will need to do both speeches, one today and one tomorrow.
Homework: There is no homework tonight for this class.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
WELCOME BACK TO MS. KINGSBURY! My surgery went well, and I am glad to see you all!
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on their experiences over the past week.
2. define vocabulary words related to public speaking.
3. speak about their beliefs with conviction.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will complete the following writing prompt in their notebook:
Complete the following statement: During the past week, I... (write 1 page). Ms. Kingsbury will solicit students for their answers to find out what they have been up to while I was out.
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Belief - something that you know in your heart is always right and true
b. Conviction - believing in something so strongly that you would be willing to die to defend it
c. Persuasion - the ability to convince another person that your beliefs are right and true
3. Today's writing and speech task: Write a list of your 5 strongest beliefs and why you believe in these things. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class. 50 points
Homework: There is no homework for this class.
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on their experiences over the past week.
2. define vocabulary words related to public speaking.
3. speak about their beliefs with conviction.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will complete the following writing prompt in their notebook:
Complete the following statement: During the past week, I... (write 1 page). Ms. Kingsbury will solicit students for their answers to find out what they have been up to while I was out.
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Belief - something that you know in your heart is always right and true
b. Conviction - believing in something so strongly that you would be willing to die to defend it
c. Persuasion - the ability to convince another person that your beliefs are right and true
3. Today's writing and speech task: Write a list of your 5 strongest beliefs and why you believe in these things. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class. 50 points
Homework: There is no homework for this class.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Students will have their November notebook check - 150 points - and begin their classwork which will be completed while I am out.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. create a personal narrative.
2. speak in front of the class.
3. define vocabulary related to public speaking.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following prompt in their notebooks: What is your dream job? Describe a day at your dream job. (1 page)
2. Today's Vocabulary: Authority - a person who is in charge of making decisions about your life
3. Brainstorm: Who are three authority figures in your life? Which one influences your life the most and why? (1/2 page)
4. Writing and Speech Assignment: What are you an expert in? Write a 1 page essay about something in which you consider yourself the best. (50 points)
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. create a personal narrative.
2. speak in front of the class.
3. define vocabulary related to public speaking.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following prompt in their notebooks: What is your dream job? Describe a day at your dream job. (1 page)
2. Today's Vocabulary: Authority - a person who is in charge of making decisions about your life
3. Brainstorm: Who are three authority figures in your life? Which one influences your life the most and why? (1/2 page)
4. Writing and Speech Assignment: What are you an expert in? Write a 1 page essay about something in which you consider yourself the best. (50 points)
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
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