April 30

We have been presenting our researched speeches...but we do have a blog posted that is due Friday.

April 23

Today, we practiced the manuscripted speeches and reviewed for tomorrow's test covering chapters 9-11. Those wishing to make a study guide may do so. They must be hand-written. Speeches start Monday.

April 22

Today we were in the project room typing manuscripts. They are due tomorrow. Test is Friday

April 21

Today, we did a review for chapters 9, 10, and 11. The test will be on Friday. Tomorrow, we meet in the project room to type manuscripts for the speeches. ALSO, there is a discussion blog posted and due Thursday.

April 20

Today was a work day for research speeches...

April 16

We started with the most difficult bell ringer of your lives! Just kidding...it was easy! We watched a speech while I checked your topics. Then, we looked at Chapter on Research and discussed the requirements of the Research speech. Then, we watched one more speech. Tomorrow we meet in the library...project room.

April 15

Today, we did a bell ringer...well, actually TWO bell ringers (because you love them so much!) We also covered various sections of the book, including the Body Information of a speech in terms of organizational pattern and types of informative speeches. We then watched a speech and discussed it. Tomorrow, you should come to class with a topic for the research speech.

April 14

Today, we watched another speech (JFK) and evaluated it using the General Evaluation Form. Then, we worked on the following assignment: read the RED sections from 218-228 called DATA and DEVELOPMENT. For each blue section, write an bold-faced definitions and TWO important facts. This is due on Wednesday.

April 13

After completing the bell ringer, we looked at criterion-reference and general evaluation forms. We then watched a speech (F.D.R.) and evaluating it using a criterion-reference form. Those who were absent must come to academy to make up this work.

April 7

We started class with a bell ringer. We then finished the Speeches to Entertain.

April 6

We started the Speeches to Entertain; we should get through several more tomorrow and finish up on Wednesday.

April 3

Today, we did a bell ringer about answer questions at the end of the speech. Then, after I finished giving feedback for the Speeches to Entertain, the students practiced using their outlines. Speeches start Monday; the students must use their OUTLINE that is formatted correctly (either on a piece of paper or on note cards). Also, the extra credit assignment may be turned in on Monday as well. The assignment is to write THREE possible speech topics for each group listed in number 3 on page 163. For EACH topic, you must write the three points you would make (topic sentences). I hope that I explained that WELL.