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.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. analyze and interpret photos from the Library of Congress.
2. understand and apply the definition of visual literacy.
3. draw conclusions and make inferences.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Do you prefer to look at photographs or paintings? Why?
2. Today's Vocabulary: Visual Literacy: the skill of viewing, analyzing, interpreting, and making meaning of an image, like a photograph or painting
3. Today we will work to develop our visual literacy skills. Students will work in pairs and analyze photos from the Library of Congress public domain collection. This collection can be found at http://flickr.com/photos/pingnews/sets/72157594337708238/.
Each pair will have a photograph to review and analyze. They will complete the photograph analysis worksheets available from http://uw.kqed.org/edresources/plans/Reading%20Photos_jds.pdf?trackurl=true. Questions from this worksheet include:
Level I. Stating the Facts
a. Describe the colors, lines, shapes, textures and spaces you see in the image.
b. What do you notice first in this picture? Where is your eye led?
c. How many faces do you see?
d. What are the people wearing? How are they posed?
e. Where are their hands resting?
f. Are you looking up or down at the people in the image?
g. When was this picture made?
Level II. Beginning to Analyze and Interpret
In your opinion:
a. What are the people in the photograph looking at?
b. What are the expressions on their faces?
c. What are they thinking?
d. At what time of day was the photograph taken?
e. Where was the photograph taken?
f. What are the subjects of the photograph doing?
g. What does the image mean? Support your interpretation with factual evidence presented in the image.
Level III. Connecting the Image to Historical Context
a. Who are the people in the photograph?
b. What message do you think the photographer is trying to convey?
c. What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Point out some visual elements in the photograph that tell you about their situation.
d. Make a connection between meaning in the photograph and the historical events occurring during the time it was created.
e. Might a photograph of this nature be made today? Why or why not?
f. What alternative title would you give this photograph?
Note: Students who are absent today must go to the LOC website and analyze one photo of their choosing. They must submit their answers by email to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net to receive full credit.
Today's photograph analysis is worth 50 points. If there is time, students will share their photos and answers with the rest of the class.
HOMEWORK: There is no homework for this class.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. analyze and interpret photos from the Library of Congress.
2. understand and apply the definition of visual literacy.
3. draw conclusions and make inferences.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Do you prefer to look at photographs or paintings? Why?
2. Today's Vocabulary: Visual Literacy: the skill of viewing, analyzing, interpreting, and making meaning of an image, like a photograph or painting
3. Today we will work to develop our visual literacy skills. Students will work in pairs and analyze photos from the Library of Congress public domain collection. This collection can be found at http://flickr.com/photos/pingnews/sets/72157594337708238/.
Each pair will have a photograph to review and analyze. They will complete the photograph analysis worksheets available from http://uw.kqed.org/edresources/plans/Reading%20Photos_jds.pdf?trackurl=true. Questions from this worksheet include:
Level I. Stating the Facts
a. Describe the colors, lines, shapes, textures and spaces you see in the image.
b. What do you notice first in this picture? Where is your eye led?
c. How many faces do you see?
d. What are the people wearing? How are they posed?
e. Where are their hands resting?
f. Are you looking up or down at the people in the image?
g. When was this picture made?
Level II. Beginning to Analyze and Interpret
In your opinion:
a. What are the people in the photograph looking at?
b. What are the expressions on their faces?
c. What are they thinking?
d. At what time of day was the photograph taken?
e. Where was the photograph taken?
f. What are the subjects of the photograph doing?
g. What does the image mean? Support your interpretation with factual evidence presented in the image.
Level III. Connecting the Image to Historical Context
a. Who are the people in the photograph?
b. What message do you think the photographer is trying to convey?
c. What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Point out some visual elements in the photograph that tell you about their situation.
d. Make a connection between meaning in the photograph and the historical events occurring during the time it was created.
e. Might a photograph of this nature be made today? Why or why not?
f. What alternative title would you give this photograph?
Note: Students who are absent today must go to the LOC website and analyze one photo of their choosing. They must submit their answers by email to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net to receive full credit.
Today's photograph analysis is worth 50 points. If there is time, students will share their photos and answers with the rest of the class.
HOMEWORK: There is no homework for this class.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on their personal experienes.
2. summarize what they learned in class this week.
3. create a visual respresentation of their thoughts.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students will answer the following: What are your plans for Thanksgiving? What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?
2. Create Mini-Posters:
a. 5 Things You Would Be Surprised To Learn About Me
b. This Week In Public Speaking I Learned....
c. My Favorite Season Is _______ Because....
(100 points)
Homework: There is no homework for this class.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on their personal experienes.
2. summarize what they learned in class this week.
3. create a visual respresentation of their thoughts.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students will answer the following: What are your plans for Thanksgiving? What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?
2. Create Mini-Posters:
a. 5 Things You Would Be Surprised To Learn About Me
b. This Week In Public Speaking I Learned....
c. My Favorite Season Is _______ Because....
(100 points)
Homework: There is no homework for this class.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. explain the different components of a speech.
2. define the word transition and give an example.
3. speak in front of the class and listen to others
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Advisory - is it important? Why or why not?
2. Today’s Vocabulary: Transition - words that help a speaker move from one topic/idea to another in a smooth fashion. Examples: next, however, then, finally.
3. NOTES: WRITE THESE!
The components of a good speech:
a. introduction
b. grab the audience's attention
c. reveal the topic of the speech
d. establish credibility and explain why the audience should listen
e. explain your thesis (main point)
f. transition -----------> main points of your speech with support
g. transition ----------> conclusion and memorable ending
4. Students will continue giving their personal hero speeches - 50 points.
Homework: There is no homework for this class.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. explain the different components of a speech.
2. define the word transition and give an example.
3. speak in front of the class and listen to others
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Advisory - is it important? Why or why not?
2. Today’s Vocabulary: Transition - words that help a speaker move from one topic/idea to another in a smooth fashion. Examples: next, however, then, finally.
3. NOTES: WRITE THESE!
The components of a good speech:
a. introduction
b. grab the audience's attention
c. reveal the topic of the speech
d. establish credibility and explain why the audience should listen
e. explain your thesis (main point)
f. transition -----------> main points of your speech with support
g. transition ----------> conclusion and memorable ending
4. Students will continue giving their personal hero speeches - 50 points.
Homework: There is no homework for this class.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. describe the qualities of a good public speaker.
2. define vocabulary related to public speaking.
3. share their thoughts with the class.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: I know that I am watching a good speaker because he/she..... (does what?). List at least 5 things that a good public speaker does.
2. Today’s Vocabulary:
a. Component: a part of a whole
b. Credibility: being someone that can be trusted and believed, being an expert in something
c. Thesis: the main point of your speech or story - 1 sentence long
3. We will continue to read our “It’s not fair” essays - 50 points!
4. Today’s Writing and Speech: Who is your personal hero and why? Would you consider yourself a hero? Why or why not? Who do you aspire to be like? 1 page - 50 points
Today's Vocabulary: component, credibility, thesis.
Homework: There is no homework for this class.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. describe the qualities of a good public speaker.
2. define vocabulary related to public speaking.
3. share their thoughts with the class.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: I know that I am watching a good speaker because he/she..... (does what?). List at least 5 things that a good public speaker does.
2. Today’s Vocabulary:
a. Component: a part of a whole
b. Credibility: being someone that can be trusted and believed, being an expert in something
c. Thesis: the main point of your speech or story - 1 sentence long
3. We will continue to read our “It’s not fair” essays - 50 points!
4. Today’s Writing and Speech: Who is your personal hero and why? Would you consider yourself a hero? Why or why not? Who do you aspire to be like? 1 page - 50 points
Today's Vocabulary: component, credibility, thesis.
Homework: There is no homework for this class.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. talk about being a responsible audience.
2. learn what it takes to be a good listener and audience member.
3. develop written ideas about a controversial topic.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: What makes it difficult for you personally to be an effective public speaker? List five things an audience member can do to make it difficult for a public speaker. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the class.
2. Pass Around Story: In order to break the ice and have students be comfortable in front of the class, we will perform a pass-around story. Ms. Kingsbury will start with the first line of the story, and each student will build upon it by adding one line. We will do this two times.
3. Writing and Speaking Assignment: Write about a situation, either personal or not, that you think is unfair. Describe the situation, explain why it is unjust, and offer a solution that would make it fair and just. This should be a page long. Be prepared to share your essay with the class. THIS IS A SPEECH THAT EVERYONE MUST COMPLETE! 50 points
Today's Vocabulary: pass-around story, code of conduct, audience, just, unjust
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. talk about being a responsible audience.
2. learn what it takes to be a good listener and audience member.
3. develop written ideas about a controversial topic.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: What makes it difficult for you personally to be an effective public speaker? List five things an audience member can do to make it difficult for a public speaker. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the class.
2. Pass Around Story: In order to break the ice and have students be comfortable in front of the class, we will perform a pass-around story. Ms. Kingsbury will start with the first line of the story, and each student will build upon it by adding one line. We will do this two times.
3. Writing and Speaking Assignment: Write about a situation, either personal or not, that you think is unfair. Describe the situation, explain why it is unjust, and offer a solution that would make it fair and just. This should be a page long. Be prepared to share your essay with the class. THIS IS A SPEECH THAT EVERYONE MUST COMPLETE! 50 points
Today's Vocabulary: pass-around story, code of conduct, audience, just, unjust
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
Monday, November 12, 2007 - NO SCHOOL
Happy Veterans' Day - hope you enjoy your day off from school!
Friday, November 9, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. locate their class website.
2. create a public speaking personal inventory.
3. reflect on their personal experiences and put their thoughts into writing.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Write down this information in your notebook:
Our Class Website: http://publicspeakingatohs.blogspot.com
Ms. K’s email: ms.kingsbury@verizon.net
2. Today’s Vocabulary: Write these down!
a. Inventory: a written list of experiences, items, and opinions
b. Impromptu: when you give a speech off the top of your head without writing it down; when you are put on the spot and forced to speak
c. Oratory: the art of public speaking
3. Brainstorm: Personal Public Speaking Inventory: In your notebook, write your public speaking history. Maybe you have never spoken in front of a class; maybe you ALWAYS speak in front of the class. Assess where you are right now as a public communicator. Write 6 sentences on your experiences speaking in front of others. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students.
4. Notes: Write these down:
Part of being a good speaker is also being a good listener. When you are an active and engaged listener, you better understand a speaker’s purpose and main point. Question to answer: Are you a good listener or poor listener? Give two examples to support your opinion. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students.
5. Notes: Write these down!
A code of conduct is a list of rules that we will follow when a classmate is speaking in front of the group. In your notebook, write down five rules that we should follow when a classmate is speaking.
6. Say Anything Writing and Speaking Assignment: One of our main speaking assignments this semester will be called Say Anything. You will write one page on anything that is on your mind. You do not need to censor yourself. Whatever you want to say is fine. We will do this assignment NOW! Be prepared to share.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. locate their class website.
2. create a public speaking personal inventory.
3. reflect on their personal experiences and put their thoughts into writing.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Write down this information in your notebook:
Our Class Website: http://publicspeakingatohs.blogspot.com
Ms. K’s email: ms.kingsbury@verizon.net
2. Today’s Vocabulary: Write these down!
a. Inventory: a written list of experiences, items, and opinions
b. Impromptu: when you give a speech off the top of your head without writing it down; when you are put on the spot and forced to speak
c. Oratory: the art of public speaking
3. Brainstorm: Personal Public Speaking Inventory: In your notebook, write your public speaking history. Maybe you have never spoken in front of a class; maybe you ALWAYS speak in front of the class. Assess where you are right now as a public communicator. Write 6 sentences on your experiences speaking in front of others. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students.
4. Notes: Write these down:
Part of being a good speaker is also being a good listener. When you are an active and engaged listener, you better understand a speaker’s purpose and main point. Question to answer: Are you a good listener or poor listener? Give two examples to support your opinion. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students.
5. Notes: Write these down!
A code of conduct is a list of rules that we will follow when a classmate is speaking in front of the group. In your notebook, write down five rules that we should follow when a classmate is speaking.
6. Say Anything Writing and Speaking Assignment: One of our main speaking assignments this semester will be called Say Anything. You will write one page on anything that is on your mind. You do not need to censor yourself. Whatever you want to say is fine. We will do this assignment NOW! Be prepared to share.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
Thursday, November 8, 2007 - WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. provide a personal introduction to their instructor.
2. understand the importance of public speaking as a life skill.
3. assess their own current public speaking skills and experiences.
Agenda:
1. Welcome to the class: Ms. Kingsbury will introduce herself and give a brief overview of the class.
Introduction: This is Ms. K's fourth year at OHS. Over these years, she's helped almost 200 seniors reach their goal of graduation from high school. This year, she will be responsible for four senior English classes and this Public Speaking class. She lives with her daughter (who is three), her boyfriend, and four cats. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and photography, plus she is learning how to cook.
2. Students will complete the following information sheet and turn in to their instructor. If you are absent on the first day of school, please send an email to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net and request an information sheet.
INFORMATION SHEET FOR MS. KINGSBURY
OVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL
2007-2008
Public Speaking
YOUR NAME:
ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE #:
CELL PHONE #:
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME:
ACADEMY:
THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
YOUR THREE GREATEST STRENGTHS (what are you good at):
PLANS AFTER OHS (please be specific):
3. Students will read letter from last marking period's students which offer opinions and advice about Public Speaking.
4. Students will answer the following questions on their information sheets:
a. What does public speaking mean to you?
b. In which careers do you speak in front of people? List 3.
c. Who is the best speaker you know? What makes this person a great speaker?
d. What is your opinion about speaking in front of the class?
e. What class did you have first marking period? How did you do?
Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. provide a personal introduction to their instructor.
2. understand the importance of public speaking as a life skill.
3. assess their own current public speaking skills and experiences.
Agenda:
1. Welcome to the class: Ms. Kingsbury will introduce herself and give a brief overview of the class.
Introduction: This is Ms. K's fourth year at OHS. Over these years, she's helped almost 200 seniors reach their goal of graduation from high school. This year, she will be responsible for four senior English classes and this Public Speaking class. She lives with her daughter (who is three), her boyfriend, and four cats. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and photography, plus she is learning how to cook.
2. Students will complete the following information sheet and turn in to their instructor. If you are absent on the first day of school, please send an email to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net and request an information sheet.
INFORMATION SHEET FOR MS. KINGSBURY
OVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL
2007-2008
Public Speaking
YOUR NAME:
ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE #:
CELL PHONE #:
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME:
ACADEMY:
THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
YOUR THREE GREATEST STRENGTHS (what are you good at):
PLANS AFTER OHS (please be specific):
3. Students will read letter from last marking period's students which offer opinions and advice about Public Speaking.
4. Students will answer the following questions on their information sheets:
a. What does public speaking mean to you?
b. In which careers do you speak in front of people? List 3.
c. Who is the best speaker you know? What makes this person a great speaker?
d. What is your opinion about speaking in front of the class?
e. What class did you have first marking period? How did you do?
Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!
Today students will take the multiple choice portion of their final exam - 210 points.
Today students will take the multiple choice portion of their final exam - 210 points.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on what they have learned throughout this marking period.
2. synthezie thoughts into a letter.
3. read for enjoyment.
Agenda:
Today, students will take part one of their final exam. Exam question (200 points):
Write a letter to a student who will take public speaking next marking period. Include a paragraph on each of the following:
a. What is public speaking?
b. What kinds of things did we learn in class?
c. What is good about the class?
d. What is not good about the class?
e. Advice on how to pass public speaking?
If there is time, students should read for the 25 Book Challenge.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on what they have learned throughout this marking period.
2. synthezie thoughts into a letter.
3. read for enjoyment.
Agenda:
Today, students will take part one of their final exam. Exam question (200 points):
Write a letter to a student who will take public speaking next marking period. Include a paragraph on each of the following:
a. What is public speaking?
b. What kinds of things did we learn in class?
c. What is good about the class?
d. What is not good about the class?
e. Advice on how to pass public speaking?
If there is time, students should read for the 25 Book Challenge.
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