We talked about the rhetorical triangle:
Homework:
- Read pages 21-22, 38-39
- Write the body of your prepared speech
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Week 7
Impromtu speech topics were presented on pieces of paper rolled up in creepy hollow witch's fingers. We were all properly horrified.
We talked about the rhetorical triangle:
We talked about the rhetorical triangle:
Week 6
Those who had their introductions of their prepared speeches ready, shared them with the class. 3 more weeks to have a prepared speech ready!
We introduced the concept of a tandem speech. We showed a quick clip of a couple doing a tandem speech on YouTube. Then the illustrious UYV mentors demonstrated how to do a tandem speech. We used the topic of kefir.
The class then gave tandem speeches a try and did fabulously.
Homework:
We introduced the concept of a tandem speech. We showed a quick clip of a couple doing a tandem speech on YouTube. Then the illustrious UYV mentors demonstrated how to do a tandem speech. We used the topic of kefir.
The class then gave tandem speeches a try and did fabulously.
Homework:
- Read pages 20 and 37
- Write a transistion to the prepared speeches for week 9
- Watch a TED talk and write down 3 things you learned and 3 things the speaker did well.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Week 5
Impromptu speech topic was A Person I Admire.
We covered the different kinds of speeches, impromptu, extemporaneous and prepared.
We also described two types of speeches, informational and persuasive.
The scholars are going to give a prepared speech on week 9. We went over how to brainstorm a topic and how to write an introduction.
Scholars should come next time with an introduction ready to share with the class.
Homework is to read page 36 and watch a TED talk. They should write down 3 things they learned and 3 things the speaker did well.
We covered the different kinds of speeches, impromptu, extemporaneous and prepared.
We also described two types of speeches, informational and persuasive.
The scholars are going to give a prepared speech on week 9. We went over how to brainstorm a topic and how to write an introduction.
Scholars should come next time with an introduction ready to share with the class.
Homework is to read page 36 and watch a TED talk. They should write down 3 things they learned and 3 things the speaker did well.
Week 4
Impromptu speech topic was An Amazing Video I Saw Online.
We did a document study JKF's Inaugural Address. We learned about alliteration, allusion, assonance, imagery, poetic language, and rhetorical and hortative questions.
Homework was to read pages 17-19, 34-35.
We did a document study JKF's Inaugural Address. We learned about alliteration, allusion, assonance, imagery, poetic language, and rhetorical and hortative questions.
Homework was to read pages 17-19, 34-35.
Week 3
We started out with a story, then learned about storytelling. We encouraged the use of stories in their future prepared speeches.
We then handed out 3 cards to each scholar with various story elements. They put the random elements together to form some wildly creative stories!
Homework is Reading pages 13-16 and 32-33 and to watch a TED talk. They should write down 3 things they learned and 3 things the speaker did very well.
We then handed out 3 cards to each scholar with various story elements. They put the random elements together to form some wildly creative stories!
Homework is Reading pages 13-16 and 32-33 and to watch a TED talk. They should write down 3 things they learned and 3 things the speaker did very well.
Week 2
We opened class with impromtu jokes. Silly scholars!
We learned how to introduce speakers and let the scholars give it a try. We paired them up and they did quick interviews to get information. Half practiced introductions, the other half gave an impromtu speech, "If I had $10 for everytime ______ happened, I would be a wealthy person."
Homework was reasing 9-12, and 31. They also are to memorize a quotes that can be used in a speech.
We learned how to introduce speakers and let the scholars give it a try. We paired them up and they did quick interviews to get information. Half practiced introductions, the other half gave an impromtu speech, "If I had $10 for everytime ______ happened, I would be a wealthy person."
Homework was reasing 9-12, and 31. They also are to memorize a quotes that can be used in a speech.
Week 1
Hi all and welcome to Unleashing Your Voice!
We are going to have such a fabulous semester transforming into master public speakers!
For our first week, scholars learned how important it is to make eye contact. We then learned the 5 parts of a speech.
After a quick instruction on how to do an impromptu speech, most of the students gave it a try.
They were assured we are in a safe zone where its okay to mess up.
Homework was reading pages 1-8 and making a point to look people in the eye all week.
We are going to have such a fabulous semester transforming into master public speakers!
For our first week, scholars learned how important it is to make eye contact. We then learned the 5 parts of a speech.
After a quick instruction on how to do an impromptu speech, most of the students gave it a try.
They were assured we are in a safe zone where its okay to mess up.
Homework was reading pages 1-8 and making a point to look people in the eye all week.
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