Today we listened to speeches and registered for classes for sophomore year!
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Speech Day 16
Today we heard MANY speeches...and watched our news broadcast. We also turned in our books.
HOMEWORK: Turn in GOLDEN TICKET tomorrow...course registration is THURSDAY during class!
Thursday night...6:30 PM Intersession Expo in the GYM
HOMEWORK: Turn in GOLDEN TICKET tomorrow...course registration is THURSDAY during class!
Thursday night...6:30 PM Intersession Expo in the GYM
Monday, January 27, 2014
Speech Day 15....
This is our last week of class. Remember that MONDAY next week is a day off...Second semester begins Tuesday 2-3-14.
Today is our last day to work in the library. Our LAST speech is due tomorrow...that means NO HOMEWORK after tonight.
Turn in your speech books tomorrow...Tuesday 1-28-14.
Today we are listening to College Speeches and Courage Speeches. We have one final News Broadcast to watch as well.
Today is our last day to work in the library. Our LAST speech is due tomorrow...that means NO HOMEWORK after tonight.
Turn in your speech books tomorrow...Tuesday 1-28-14.
Today we are listening to College Speeches and Courage Speeches. We have one final News Broadcast to watch as well.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Speech BONUS OPTION #2
Interview a grandparent, family friend, or neighbor that is near the age of your grandparents.
Interview Topics to Pick From....Pick 1....
Due Wednesday 1-29-14 before class begins
Topic Choice #1:
Ask them to tell you about historical events that happened in their lifetime.
Ask them to share with you the person, in their lifetime, they think made the greatest impact on the world. Have them explain the impact of this person.
The interview should be about 10 minutes.
Topic Choice #2:
Ask them to tell you about their views on how technology has changed the way people communicate.
Ask them to share with you the technological invention that occurred in their lifetime that had the greatest impact on the world. Have them explain how the invention changed the world, in their opinion.
The interview should be about 10 minutes.
Topic Choice #3:
Ask them to tell you about the cities in which they have lived or visited. What did they learn from travel? Are there other places they wish to visit?
This interview should be 10 minutes.
Interview Topics to Pick From....Pick 1....
Due Wednesday 1-29-14 before class begins
Topic Choice #1:
Ask them to tell you about historical events that happened in their lifetime.
Ask them to share with you the person, in their lifetime, they think made the greatest impact on the world. Have them explain the impact of this person.
The interview should be about 10 minutes.
Topic Choice #2:
Ask them to tell you about their views on how technology has changed the way people communicate.
Ask them to share with you the technological invention that occurred in their lifetime that had the greatest impact on the world. Have them explain how the invention changed the world, in their opinion.
The interview should be about 10 minutes.
Topic Choice #3:
Ask them to tell you about the cities in which they have lived or visited. What did they learn from travel? Are there other places they wish to visit?
This interview should be 10 minutes.
Speech Day 14
Today we presented and taped our News Broadcasts
In the library I looked over the "BLUE" Persuasive Paper - Thesis and supporting statements.
Other speeches were fit into the extra moments.
MONDAY...return your speech books
In the library I looked over the "BLUE" Persuasive Paper - Thesis and supporting statements.
Other speeches were fit into the extra moments.
MONDAY...return your speech books
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Speech Day 13
More time to research and deliver speeches...
two more days with library time....use your time wisely!
two more days with library time....use your time wisely!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Speech Day 12
Today we had time to research in the library after MASS.
Speeches today:
College/University
Olympics
How To
HOMEWORK:
ALL topics for the following speeches MUST be given to me tomorrow...
GOOD SPEECH, COURAGE, and PERSUASIVE
THE PERSUASIVE THESIS WORKSHEET IS DUE BEFORE WE LEAVE THE LIBRARY FRIDAY.
REMEMBER...I will not be in the library with you Thursday.
Speeches today:
College/University
Olympics
How To
HOMEWORK:
ALL topics for the following speeches MUST be given to me tomorrow...
GOOD SPEECH, COURAGE, and PERSUASIVE
THE PERSUASIVE THESIS WORKSHEET IS DUE BEFORE WE LEAVE THE LIBRARY FRIDAY.
REMEMBER...I will not be in the library with you Thursday.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Library Research Time
We will have library time Tuesday - Friday January 21-24 and also on Monday January 27th.
Use this time wisely...there will be less homework if you do!!
Speeches left to work on:
College/University DUE 1-22-14
News DUE 1-23-14
Good Speech DUE 1-24-14
Courage DUE 1-27-14
Persuasive DUE 1-28-14
Use this time wisely...there will be less homework if you do!!
Speeches left to work on:
College/University DUE 1-22-14
News DUE 1-23-14
Good Speech DUE 1-24-14
Courage DUE 1-27-14
Persuasive DUE 1-28-14
Friday, January 17, 2014
Speech Day 11
Tuesday 1-21-14 we will be given details about our Courage Speech (People Who Are Courageous) and Persuasive Speech.
Persuasive Topics and Thesis Statements are Due 1-23-14
Courageous People you can research include:
1. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. Rosa Parks
3. George Schindler
4. Abraham Lincoln
5. Raoul Wallenberg
6. Chiune Sugihara
7. Jan Korczak
8. Galileo Galilei
9. Helen Keller
10. Nelson Mandela
11. Muhammad Ali
12. Maximilian Kolbe
13. Thomas Jefferson
14. Amelia Earhart
15. Frederick Douglas
16. Mother Teresa
17. David Livingstone
18. George Orwell
19. Desmond Tutu
20. Sophie Scholl
21. Olaudah Equiano
22. William Tyndale
23. Malala Yousafzai
24. Mikhail Gorbachev
25. Leonardo da Vinci
26. Lou Gehrig
27. Susan B. Anthony
28. Emmeline Pankhurst
29. Soctrates
30. Dietrich Bonhoeffer
31. Joan of Arc
Pick Someone...first come...first served basis!
A Helpful Link: 100 Greatest Speeches of All Time
Persuasive Topics and Thesis Statements are Due 1-23-14
Courageous People you can research include:
1. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. Rosa Parks
3. George Schindler
4. Abraham Lincoln
5. Raoul Wallenberg
6. Chiune Sugihara
7. Jan Korczak
8. Galileo Galilei
9. Helen Keller
10. Nelson Mandela
11. Muhammad Ali
12. Maximilian Kolbe
13. Thomas Jefferson
14. Amelia Earhart
15. Frederick Douglas
16. Mother Teresa
17. David Livingstone
18. George Orwell
19. Desmond Tutu
20. Sophie Scholl
21. Olaudah Equiano
22. William Tyndale
23. Malala Yousafzai
24. Mikhail Gorbachev
25. Leonardo da Vinci
26. Lou Gehrig
27. Susan B. Anthony
28. Emmeline Pankhurst
29. Soctrates
30. Dietrich Bonhoeffer
31. Joan of Arc
Pick Someone...first come...first served basis!
A Helpful Link: 100 Greatest Speeches of All Time
Speech Class DAY 10
Today we discussed the POWER of WORDS and how the words we use help us connect with others.
In the library three topics were available to be researched:
News Broadcast
College/University Speech
What do you consider a GOOD Speech
Homework...Due Tuesday at the latest (in class today is IDEAL) ... give me the topic of your GOOD SPEECH clip...pick yours ASAP...no clip will be used by more than one student. It is to your advantage to pick your CLIP idea FIRST!!!
We will continue listening to presentations of:
How To Speeches, Olympic Speeches, and The Best Food I Ever Ate Speeches
NO SCHOOL MONDAY 1-20-14
In the library three topics were available to be researched:
News Broadcast
College/University Speech
What do you consider a GOOD Speech
Homework...Due Tuesday at the latest (in class today is IDEAL) ... give me the topic of your GOOD SPEECH clip...pick yours ASAP...no clip will be used by more than one student. It is to your advantage to pick your CLIP idea FIRST!!!
We will continue listening to presentations of:
How To Speeches, Olympic Speeches, and The Best Food I Ever Ate Speeches
NO SCHOOL MONDAY 1-20-14
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Speech Day 9
Today we watched the short film Change for a Dollar and discussed non-verbal communication.
In the library we had time to research for our College/University Speech or News broadcast. Tomorrow's library time will have another speech to start researching.
The last two hours of the day...HOW TO, BEST FOOD, and OLYMPIC speeches!
HOMEWORK:
1. Watch NEWS to prepare yourself for your presentation.
2. Work on College Speech
3. Read Chapter 14-16 in your speech book
In the library we had time to research for our College/University Speech or News broadcast. Tomorrow's library time will have another speech to start researching.
The last two hours of the day...HOW TO, BEST FOOD, and OLYMPIC speeches!
HOMEWORK:
1. Watch NEWS to prepare yourself for your presentation.
2. Work on College Speech
3. Read Chapter 14-16 in your speech book
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
SPEECH DAY 8
Do not forget...Mass on Wednesday...TIE DAY!
After Mass we will have 1 hour in the library to work on College/University Speeches as well as News Broadcast Speeches.
The second hour of the day we will be in the gym working with the microphones. Please print out your favorite Shel Silverstein Poem and practice saying the poem at home. We will say the poem USING THE MICROPHONE. This will be a lesson in HOW to use the microphone ... where to position it, how to enunciate, the appropriate volume, and packing!
Here's another link to Shel Silverstein poems
The final TWO hours in class will be speech GIVING time!
REMEMBER...6:30 PM Course Selection/AP Information night (in the school gym).
REMINDER #2 ... Registration for 2014-2015 school year is during speech class Thursday January 30, 2014.
After Mass we will have 1 hour in the library to work on College/University Speeches as well as News Broadcast Speeches.
The second hour of the day we will be in the gym working with the microphones. Please print out your favorite Shel Silverstein Poem and practice saying the poem at home. We will say the poem USING THE MICROPHONE. This will be a lesson in HOW to use the microphone ... where to position it, how to enunciate, the appropriate volume, and packing!
Here's another link to Shel Silverstein poems
The final TWO hours in class will be speech GIVING time!
REMEMBER...6:30 PM Course Selection/AP Information night (in the school gym).
REMINDER #2 ... Registration for 2014-2015 school year is during speech class Thursday January 30, 2014.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Speech Day 7
When we are in the library we will have time to work on our College/University Speech as well as start working on our group NEWS BROADCAST.
College/University Speech is due 1-22-14
News Broadcast is due 1-23-14
College/University Speech is due 1-22-14
News Broadcast is due 1-23-14
Speech Day 6
When we are in the library today we will start to research for our COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SPEECH which will be presented starting 1-22-14.
Where do you start? Naviance is one place. US News and World Reports Rankings is another.
You are looking to INFORM your audience about the undergraduate admission requirements (ie what should you do in high school to make yourself a good candidate for admissions).
You are looking to INFORM your classmates about the school and ALL it has to offer from Academic Programs, Athletics, Greek Life, Volunteering, Job Placement, etc.
You are looking to INFORM your peers about where the school is located, the size of the school, the cost to attend (tuition + room and board), and any other facts about this school.
Explain to your peers WHY this is a GREAT school and you, at this moment, are interested in it!
The rubric for the assignment will be handed out in the library and is posted to SOTW.
When we are not in the library:
We will watch a video on the Power of Words
We will finish our Health and Nutrition Speeches
We will complete WEEK 1 Reflection
We will start BEST FOOD Speeches...
Where do you start? Naviance is one place. US News and World Reports Rankings is another.
You are looking to INFORM your audience about the undergraduate admission requirements (ie what should you do in high school to make yourself a good candidate for admissions).
You are looking to INFORM your classmates about the school and ALL it has to offer from Academic Programs, Athletics, Greek Life, Volunteering, Job Placement, etc.
You are looking to INFORM your peers about where the school is located, the size of the school, the cost to attend (tuition + room and board), and any other facts about this school.
Explain to your peers WHY this is a GREAT school and you, at this moment, are interested in it!
The rubric for the assignment will be handed out in the library and is posted to SOTW.
When we are not in the library:
We will watch a video on the Power of Words
We will finish our Health and Nutrition Speeches
We will complete WEEK 1 Reflection
We will start BEST FOOD Speeches...
Thursday, January 9, 2014
BONUS SPEECH
Interview an Employee of Saints, it cannot be a teacher/coach that you have had teach/coach you.
Videotape the interview.
Ask the employee questions to get to know THEM. Perhaps ask them about their hobbies, family, favorite foods, what they do on campus, what they do when they are not at work, etc. Make sure the questions are POLITE, PERSONAL (but not invading privacy), and OPEN-ENDED so that the responses must be sentences, not one word answers! Make sure the questions show that you have a genuine interest in getting to know another member of the Saints Community!
You must email the presentation to me or bring it on a FLASH DRIVE by 1-24-14. We will share the BONUS interviews in class, if any were done, the last week of class.
Of course, see me if you have any questions!
Videotape the interview.
Ask the employee questions to get to know THEM. Perhaps ask them about their hobbies, family, favorite foods, what they do on campus, what they do when they are not at work, etc. Make sure the questions are POLITE, PERSONAL (but not invading privacy), and OPEN-ENDED so that the responses must be sentences, not one word answers! Make sure the questions show that you have a genuine interest in getting to know another member of the Saints Community!
You must email the presentation to me or bring it on a FLASH DRIVE by 1-24-14. We will share the BONUS interviews in class, if any were done, the last week of class.
Of course, see me if you have any questions!
Speech Day 5
In class we will complete the poetry reading and have 1 hour in the library to research and work on out presentation for the OLYMPICS speech (due Monday 1-13-14).
Next Week our library research will be focused on:
RESEARCHING a COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
RESEARCHING FOR ANOTHER SHORT INFORMATIVE SPEECH (KEY PEOPLE IN HISTORY)
We will also discuss TWO additional speeches due next week. The Best Food I Ever Ate is due on Monday 1-13-14 and The How To Speech is due on Tuesday 1-14-14.
NOTE: There is a course selection and AP Meeting for Parents next Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the GYM. Parents of all students interested in taking an AP class MUST be at this meeting. If they cannot attend, they need to make an appointment to meet with the VP Academics. Freshman course selection...picking classes for SOPHOMORE YEAR...will be (for our class) Thursday 1-30-14.
The Best Food I Ever Ate
This Speech is meant to get your to express EMOTIONS. You will be THOROUGHLY explaining to the audience the BEST FOOD YOU EVER ATE. You will need to use PRECISE words to get your peers to want to eat this food...RIGHT AWAY!
The secret to success with this speech:
A VISUAL AIDE…let the audience SEE the food!
PRECISE words...use a dictionary or thesaurus...be creative!
Length of Speech: 5 minutes
Written Portion: Note Cards
How do you start?
The FIRST sense you eat with is your EYES. Therefore start your speech with what you see when you look at the food.
Descriptions using similes and metaphors are EXCELLENT!!
REMEMBER: Your food may be unfamiliar to a classmate, try to make analogies to similar foods to try to connect with the audience.
SECOND...what do you SMELL? Our sense of smell ignites that fire in our belly.
THIRD...Touch...do you eat this with your fingers or a fork? Therefore the sense of touch could start with your hands actually touching the food or describing use of utensils.
TASTE: What does this taste like when you eat it?
Where can you get inspiration:
Food Network episodes on Hulu (The Best Thing I Ever Ate) http://www.hulu.com/companies/food-network
Food Network’s website
Grade: Based on Standard Speech Rubric
Depending on the food, ask me first, perhaps you could bring in some to share with the class??
How To Speech Guidelines:
You will instruct your classmates … TEACH them HOW TO DO ______ (your topic).
You will have 10 minutes to do this demonstration. Your peers MUST be able to PARTICIPATE in the demonstration in some way.
Create a Powerpoint or Prezi that includes step by step instructions with BEFORE and AFTER pictures of the unfinished and finished product.
Your speech will be assessed using the standard oral speech rubric
Your visual aide will be assessed:
+____________/ 10 Visual Aides complement the oral presentation. Visuals assist the speaker in communicating his point to the audience. Fewer than 10 words are on each slide. Colors of words, fonts, and images work well together so all can be seen CLEARLY from all “seats” in the classroom.
Tips for success:
Break down each step into simple stages. Do not assume your peers have any prior knowledge. Try the activity out at home and see what “kinks” need to be worked out before turning in your final product.
Next Week our library research will be focused on:
RESEARCHING a COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
RESEARCHING FOR ANOTHER SHORT INFORMATIVE SPEECH (KEY PEOPLE IN HISTORY)
We will also discuss TWO additional speeches due next week. The Best Food I Ever Ate is due on Monday 1-13-14 and The How To Speech is due on Tuesday 1-14-14.
NOTE: There is a course selection and AP Meeting for Parents next Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the GYM. Parents of all students interested in taking an AP class MUST be at this meeting. If they cannot attend, they need to make an appointment to meet with the VP Academics. Freshman course selection...picking classes for SOPHOMORE YEAR...will be (for our class) Thursday 1-30-14.
The Best Food I Ever Ate
This Speech is meant to get your to express EMOTIONS. You will be THOROUGHLY explaining to the audience the BEST FOOD YOU EVER ATE. You will need to use PRECISE words to get your peers to want to eat this food...RIGHT AWAY!
The secret to success with this speech:
A VISUAL AIDE…let the audience SEE the food!
PRECISE words...use a dictionary or thesaurus...be creative!
Length of Speech: 5 minutes
Written Portion: Note Cards
How do you start?
The FIRST sense you eat with is your EYES. Therefore start your speech with what you see when you look at the food.
Descriptions using similes and metaphors are EXCELLENT!!
REMEMBER: Your food may be unfamiliar to a classmate, try to make analogies to similar foods to try to connect with the audience.
SECOND...what do you SMELL? Our sense of smell ignites that fire in our belly.
THIRD...Touch...do you eat this with your fingers or a fork? Therefore the sense of touch could start with your hands actually touching the food or describing use of utensils.
TASTE: What does this taste like when you eat it?
Where can you get inspiration:
Food Network episodes on Hulu (The Best Thing I Ever Ate) http://www.hulu.com/companies/food-network
Food Network’s website
Grade: Based on Standard Speech Rubric
Depending on the food, ask me first, perhaps you could bring in some to share with the class??
How To Speech Guidelines:
You will instruct your classmates … TEACH them HOW TO DO ______ (your topic).
You will have 10 minutes to do this demonstration. Your peers MUST be able to PARTICIPATE in the demonstration in some way.
Create a Powerpoint or Prezi that includes step by step instructions with BEFORE and AFTER pictures of the unfinished and finished product.
Your speech will be assessed using the standard oral speech rubric
Your visual aide will be assessed:
+____________/ 10 Visual Aides complement the oral presentation. Visuals assist the speaker in communicating his point to the audience. Fewer than 10 words are on each slide. Colors of words, fonts, and images work well together so all can be seen CLEARLY from all “seats” in the classroom.
Tips for success:
Break down each step into simple stages. Do not assume your peers have any prior knowledge. Try the activity out at home and see what “kinks” need to be worked out before turning in your final product.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Speech Day 4
In the library Thursday and Friday we will research for our next INFORMATIVE SPEECH...about THE OLYMPICS.
Some students will research the SITE of the 2014 Winter Games as well as future olympic sites
Other members of class will research the various olympic sports and explain to the class the rules of the sport, gear associated with the sport, and how one achieves a GOLD medal.
The people researching the LOCATIONS will inform the class about:
The name of the city and country
Important aspects of that location
Why the Olympic Committee chose that city
Landmarks to see when visiting that location
The people researching the sports will share with the class:
Rules of the sport
Equipment needed to participate
Skills needed to be successful at the sport
TOPICS from which to choose:
1. 2014 Winter Games Sochi (Russia)
2. 2016 Summer Games Rio de Janero (Brazil)
3. 2018 Winter Games Pyeongchang (South Korea)
4. 2020 Summer Games Tokyo (Japan)
Sports:
5. Biathaoln
6. Bobsleigh and Bobsleigh (Skeleton)
7. Curling
8. Luge
9. Speed Skating
10. Ski Jumping
11. Figure Skating
12. Freestyle Skiing
13. Nordic Combined
14. Skiing (Cross Country AND Alpine)
15. Archery
16. Badmitton
17. Handball
18. Modern Pentathlon
19. Judo
20. Trampoline
21. Sailing
22. Taekwondo
23. Canoe Slalom vs Canoe Sprint
24. Equestrian (Dressing and Dressage)
25. Fencing
26. Rhythmic Gymnastics vs Artistic Gymnastics
27. Table Tennis
28. Shooting
29. Water Polo
30. Synchronized Swimming
Your speech will be 3 minutes long and include a visual aide. Your visual aide must be from PowerPoint, Glogster, or Prezi.
You will turn in your NOTES from your research and you will include citations for ALL websites you visit.
You will turn in your NOTECARDS along with your speech.
A rubric for the written portion is attached on SOTW.
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 10 and 11 in the text.
Some students will research the SITE of the 2014 Winter Games as well as future olympic sites
Other members of class will research the various olympic sports and explain to the class the rules of the sport, gear associated with the sport, and how one achieves a GOLD medal.
The people researching the LOCATIONS will inform the class about:
The name of the city and country
Important aspects of that location
Why the Olympic Committee chose that city
Landmarks to see when visiting that location
The people researching the sports will share with the class:
Rules of the sport
Equipment needed to participate
Skills needed to be successful at the sport
TOPICS from which to choose:
1. 2014 Winter Games Sochi (Russia)
2. 2016 Summer Games Rio de Janero (Brazil)
3. 2018 Winter Games Pyeongchang (South Korea)
4. 2020 Summer Games Tokyo (Japan)
Sports:
5. Biathaoln
6. Bobsleigh and Bobsleigh (Skeleton)
7. Curling
8. Luge
9. Speed Skating
10. Ski Jumping
11. Figure Skating
12. Freestyle Skiing
13. Nordic Combined
14. Skiing (Cross Country AND Alpine)
15. Archery
16. Badmitton
17. Handball
18. Modern Pentathlon
19. Judo
20. Trampoline
21. Sailing
22. Taekwondo
23. Canoe Slalom vs Canoe Sprint
24. Equestrian (Dressing and Dressage)
25. Fencing
26. Rhythmic Gymnastics vs Artistic Gymnastics
27. Table Tennis
28. Shooting
29. Water Polo
30. Synchronized Swimming
Your speech will be 3 minutes long and include a visual aide. Your visual aide must be from PowerPoint, Glogster, or Prezi.
You will turn in your NOTES from your research and you will include citations for ALL websites you visit.
You will turn in your NOTECARDS along with your speech.
A rubric for the written portion is attached on SOTW.
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 10 and 11 in the text.
DAY 3 SPEECH
After Mass we had time in the library to research for our INFORMATION SPEECH (Health and Nutrition). That speech will be given tomorrow. BOTH the written portion and the oral presentation MUST be ready tomorrow.
We spent time in class reviewing MLA format, watching a YouTube speech about Non-Verbal communication, discussing the Naviance Survey, and starting a group project based on a poem.
HOMEWORK:
Health and Nutrition Speech due tomorrow
Bring Dictionary tomorrow also
Tomorrow in the library we will be preparing for the next Informative Speech!
We spent time in class reviewing MLA format, watching a YouTube speech about Non-Verbal communication, discussing the Naviance Survey, and starting a group project based on a poem.
HOMEWORK:
Health and Nutrition Speech due tomorrow
Bring Dictionary tomorrow also
Tomorrow in the library we will be preparing for the next Informative Speech!
Monday, January 6, 2014
Speech Day 2
Day 2 of speech will have the final Personal Speeches....about 10 people still need to present.
We will also:
Start the day with attendance/discuss your favorite book (Day 1 Homework)
Discuss Chapter 4 in the Speech book (Homework)
Spend time in the library working on NAVIANCE with the college counselors.
Complete a quick write/discuss
HOMEWORK:
NAVIANCE Activity assigned by the college counselors
Prepare a joke to share on WEDNESDAY as we take attendance
Health/Nutrition Speech/Written due THURSDAY
REMINDER: Wednesday is TIE DAY
We will also:
Start the day with attendance/discuss your favorite book (Day 1 Homework)
Discuss Chapter 4 in the Speech book (Homework)
Spend time in the library working on NAVIANCE with the college counselors.
Complete a quick write/discuss
HOMEWORK:
NAVIANCE Activity assigned by the college counselors
Prepare a joke to share on WEDNESDAY as we take attendance
Health/Nutrition Speech/Written due THURSDAY
REMINDER: Wednesday is TIE DAY
Speech Day 1
Today we will spend an hour in the library. During that hour we will use the library resources to find articles about HEALTH and NUTRITION.
THE GOAL: learn to discern between SCHOLARLY research and simple searches that are not adequate for academic work.
THE END RESULT: You will find three articles about the same topic related to HEALTH and NUTRITION. You will active read the articles to find out what information the articles have in common. You will prepare a 3-5 minute speech to share your knowledge with your peers.
WHAT TOPICS COULD I RESEARCH?
This is just a list of suggestions, please confirm your topic with me to avoid overlap in our presentations:
1. How to stay safe when the windchill is below zero?
2. What is a gluten free diet and why must some people adhere to it?
3. What is a casein free diet and why must some people adhere to it?
4. What is a vegan diet vs a vegetarian diet?
5. From choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating tips and research the tips for eating healthy while eating out.
6. From www.choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating and research tips for food safety.
7. The health benefits of eating breakfast.
8. Post workout nutrition/hydration.
9. What is heat stroke? What steps can be taken to avoid heat stroke while exercising?
10. What are superfoods? Why are these foods considered superfoods? (HINT: Start here)
11. What is the difference between natural sugars and refined sugar? Which is better for one to consume?
12. What foods are best to eat prior to a workout/game to prepare the body for competition?
13. Are energy drinks healthy choices?
14. The positive and negative effects of caffeine on the body.
15. What does the term GMO (genetically modified ingredients) mean to me? What are GMOs and where do they show up in our food? Are they good for us? Should we avoid them? (HINT: Start Here)
16. Are antibacterial hand sanitizers all they are advertised to be? (Hint...start here)
17. How much sleep does the body need to recover and repair in preparation fr the next day? Does this amount of sleep change as one ages? What is the target amount of sleep for YOUR AGE GROUP?
18. What does it mean if a product is labeled ORGANIC? Why does it matter?
19. There are many choices when one goes into the grocery store to buy milk? What is the difference, nutritionally, between cow's milk (low fat...to vitamin D), Almond milk, Coconut Milk, and Soy Milk?
20. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat? Which is the "better" fat?
HOMEWORK PART 1: Prepare this speech for THURSDAY. You may use 1-3 3X5 note cards or notes. You need to turn in a written draft of your speech in MLA format....with in-text citations and a works cited page (tips on MLA format here)
HOMEWORK PART 2: DUE TUESDAY Bring in your FAVORITE BOOK or a picture of the cover of your favorite book. This book could be your favorite because you remember it being read to you as a child. It could be your favorite because it was the first book you read on your own. It could be your favorite because you liked/identified with a character. You may have liked the plot or the way the book stretched your imagination. You will share this book with your peers. The book or printed image of the book will be your visual aide...no notes will be used. Target time: 3 minutes.
HOMEWORK PART 3: Read Chapter 4 of your speech book
THE GOAL: learn to discern between SCHOLARLY research and simple searches that are not adequate for academic work.
THE END RESULT: You will find three articles about the same topic related to HEALTH and NUTRITION. You will active read the articles to find out what information the articles have in common. You will prepare a 3-5 minute speech to share your knowledge with your peers.
WHAT TOPICS COULD I RESEARCH?
This is just a list of suggestions, please confirm your topic with me to avoid overlap in our presentations:
1. How to stay safe when the windchill is below zero?
2. What is a gluten free diet and why must some people adhere to it?
3. What is a casein free diet and why must some people adhere to it?
4. What is a vegan diet vs a vegetarian diet?
5. From choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating tips and research the tips for eating healthy while eating out.
6. From www.choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating and research tips for food safety.
7. The health benefits of eating breakfast.
8. Post workout nutrition/hydration.
9. What is heat stroke? What steps can be taken to avoid heat stroke while exercising?
10. What are superfoods? Why are these foods considered superfoods? (HINT: Start here)
11. What is the difference between natural sugars and refined sugar? Which is better for one to consume?
12. What foods are best to eat prior to a workout/game to prepare the body for competition?
13. Are energy drinks healthy choices?
14. The positive and negative effects of caffeine on the body.
15. What does the term GMO (genetically modified ingredients) mean to me? What are GMOs and where do they show up in our food? Are they good for us? Should we avoid them? (HINT: Start Here)
16. Are antibacterial hand sanitizers all they are advertised to be? (Hint...start here)
17. How much sleep does the body need to recover and repair in preparation fr the next day? Does this amount of sleep change as one ages? What is the target amount of sleep for YOUR AGE GROUP?
18. What does it mean if a product is labeled ORGANIC? Why does it matter?
19. There are many choices when one goes into the grocery store to buy milk? What is the difference, nutritionally, between cow's milk (low fat...to vitamin D), Almond milk, Coconut Milk, and Soy Milk?
20. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat? Which is the "better" fat?
HOMEWORK PART 1: Prepare this speech for THURSDAY. You may use 1-3 3X5 note cards or notes. You need to turn in a written draft of your speech in MLA format....with in-text citations and a works cited page (tips on MLA format here)
HOMEWORK PART 2: DUE TUESDAY Bring in your FAVORITE BOOK or a picture of the cover of your favorite book. This book could be your favorite because you remember it being read to you as a child. It could be your favorite because it was the first book you read on your own. It could be your favorite because you liked/identified with a character. You may have liked the plot or the way the book stretched your imagination. You will share this book with your peers. The book or printed image of the book will be your visual aide...no notes will be used. Target time: 3 minutes.
HOMEWORK PART 3: Read Chapter 4 of your speech book
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