Monday of the Final Week we did our GROUP "Good Speeches" and gathered in the large group. After the large audience "performances" we enjoyed pizza, fruit, vegetables, and cookies.
Wednesday we had a guest speaker walk us through a TOASTMASTERS meeting.
Thursday we registered for classes.
The rest of the time we completed our remaining speeches.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Week 3 Speech
Monday was a day off
Tuesday we had library time to research and were given our GOOD SPEECH groups
Permission slips were collected
Pizza Letters were passed out...due THURSDAY 1-21
Wednesday after Mass we read poems using the MICROPHONE.
We had additional library time then continued to give speeches.
Thursday
Pizza money collected
Permission slips continue to be collected for RIPE tomorrow
The first hour we will be in the library.
Speeches will conclude:
HOW TO, BEST FOOD, COURAGE, HEALTH and WELLNESS
Videotaping will continue for personal PEP feedback
Friday
Hour one in the library - our final hour to research/work together
Hour TWO - pseeches
Hours THREE and FOUR ... RIPE and Collaboration with Skills for Life Class.
Tuesday we had library time to research and were given our GOOD SPEECH groups
Permission slips were collected
Pizza Letters were passed out...due THURSDAY 1-21
Wednesday after Mass we read poems using the MICROPHONE.
We had additional library time then continued to give speeches.
Thursday
Pizza money collected
Permission slips continue to be collected for RIPE tomorrow
The first hour we will be in the library.
Speeches will conclude:
HOW TO, BEST FOOD, COURAGE, HEALTH and WELLNESS
Videotaping will continue for personal PEP feedback
Friday
Hour one in the library - our final hour to research/work together
Hour TWO - pseeches
Hours THREE and FOUR ... RIPE and Collaboration with Skills for Life Class.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
DUE DATES
Permission Slips for RIPE ... due TUESDAY 1-19-16 (we will walk to RIPE 1-22-16)
Money for Pizza Party ($7.00) due 1-21-16 (letter will go home Tuesday 1-19).
Topic Chosen for Persuasive (Partner Speech) 1-19
Topic Chosen for Good Speech (Group) 1-20
Poem to read with Microphone 1-20 (we will read RIGHT after MASS concludes)
Course Selection...golden ticket returned 1-28-16.
Money for Pizza Party ($7.00) due 1-21-16 (letter will go home Tuesday 1-19).
Topic Chosen for Persuasive (Partner Speech) 1-19
Topic Chosen for Good Speech (Group) 1-20
Poem to read with Microphone 1-20 (we will read RIGHT after MASS concludes)
Course Selection...golden ticket returned 1-28-16.
Speech Days 8-9-10
Sorry I did not post as we were having connectivity problems in the library.
In the library this week we researched:
Olympic Sport, Health and Wellness, and Persuasive.
We also had time to explore the following presentation software options for the upcoming projects:
PowToons, StoryBoard That, and Glogster.
In class we continued to listen to speeches:
How To, Best Food, Courageous Person, Health and Wellness, and Olympic Sport
In the library this week we researched:
Olympic Sport, Health and Wellness, and Persuasive.
We also had time to explore the following presentation software options for the upcoming projects:
PowToons, StoryBoard That, and Glogster.
In class we continued to listen to speeches:
How To, Best Food, Courageous Person, Health and Wellness, and Olympic Sport
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Speech Day 6 and 7 Health and Wellness + Olympic Sports
We will have time in the library On Monday and Tuesday to begin researching for the next speeches. The visuals for THESE TWO SPEECHES MUST BE DONE USING PREZI (https://prezi.com/). Prezi is a FREE presentation software.
HEALTH and WELLNESS SPEECH DUE Wednesday 1-13-16
OLYMPIC SPORT SPEECH DUE Thursday 1-14-16
TOPICS MUST BE CHOSEN BY MONDAY 1-11-10 at the end of the library time.
HEALTH and WELLNESS SPEECH
The speech is a 3-5 minute speech about a health and wellness topic.
THE GOAL: learn to discern between SCHOLARLY research and simple searches that are not adequate for academic work. Yes, ProQuest must be one of your sources (write down passwords while in the library). You are looking for CREDIBLE sources, ask me if you have questions about credibility.
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.
WRITTEN PORTION: You need 250 words in MLA format (In-Text citations and a Works Cited Page) with a beginning (includes a THESIS), middle, and an end. Upload the document to CANVAS before you give your speech (7 AM Speech day is the deadline)
VISUAL AID (PREZI): A minimum of 4 Prezi slides with NO MORE than 10 words per slide. A maximum of 10 Prezi slides. Slides ENHANCE your talk.
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?
5. What is a vegetarian diet?
6. From choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating tips and research the tips for eating healthy while eating out.
7. From www.choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating and research tips for food safety.
8. What are the health benefits of eating breakfast.
9. What are the best options for post workout nutrition/hydration.
10. What is heat stroke? What steps can be taken to avoid heat stroke while exercising?
11. What are superfoods? Why are these foods considered superfoods?
12. What is the difference between natural sugars and refined sugar? Which is better for one to consume?
13. What foods are best to eat prior to a workout/game to prepare the body for competition?
14. Are energy drinks healthy choices? If so, what should you look for in the ingredients? If not, what is a healthier choice?
15. Explain the positive and negative effects of caffeine on the body.
16. 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?
17. Are antibacterial hand sanitizers all they are advertised to be?
18. 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?
19. What does it mean if a product is labeled ORGANIC? Why does it matter? What does one have to do to get their products labeled organic?
20. 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?
21. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat? Which is the "better" fat?
22. What is the difference between butter and margarine? Which is better for our bodies?
23. What foods are on the Dirty Dozen list and the Clean Fifteen list? What is the purpose of the lists? How should the information impact the way we purchase food?
24. Many people have an allergy to peanuts. Explain the dietary restrictions for people with a peanut allergy.
25. With the rise in obesity, we need to make good choices when it comes to our diet. What are healthy choices we can make in the grocery store in the "granola bar" aisle and in the "chips" aisle?
26. What is better as we age to keep our mind healthy: exercise or mentally stimulating activities like reading a book or learning a new skill? Explain how one can age gracefully and keep mentally clear.
27. What are the mental and physical benefits of exercise?
28. Organically grown fruits and vegetables are the best choice. If you MUST buy packaged fruits and vegetables why is it better to purchase FROZEN vs canned?
Olympic Sports Speech
The speech is a 3-5 minute speech about an OLYMPIC SPORT.
THE GOAL: Teach your class the rules of the sport, how one can earn a GOLD MEDAL as a participant in the sport, what one has to do to TRAIN for the sport, as well as safety concerns when participating in the sport. Help your peers UNDERSTAND the sport so they enjoy watching it even more! When researching, we will learn to discern between SCHOLARLY research and simple searches that are not adequate for academic work. Yes, ProQuest must be one of your sources (write down passwords while in the library). You are looking for CREDIBLE sources, ask me if you have questions about credibility.
THE END RESULT: You will prepare a 3-5 minute speech to share your knowledge with your peers.
VISUAL AID (PREZI): A minimum of 6 Prezi slides with NO MORE than 10 words per slide. A maximum of 12 Prezi slides. Slides ENHANCE your talk.
WHAT TOPICS COULD I RESEARCH?
The Summer Games will be held AUGUST 5-21 in Brazil.
The LIST of Summer and Winter Olympic Sports is linked here.
HEALTH and WELLNESS SPEECH DUE Wednesday 1-13-16
OLYMPIC SPORT SPEECH DUE Thursday 1-14-16
TOPICS MUST BE CHOSEN BY MONDAY 1-11-10 at the end of the library time.
HEALTH and WELLNESS SPEECH
The speech is a 3-5 minute speech about a health and wellness topic.
THE GOAL: learn to discern between SCHOLARLY research and simple searches that are not adequate for academic work. Yes, ProQuest must be one of your sources (write down passwords while in the library). You are looking for CREDIBLE sources, ask me if you have questions about credibility.
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.
WRITTEN PORTION: You need 250 words in MLA format (In-Text citations and a Works Cited Page) with a beginning (includes a THESIS), middle, and an end. Upload the document to CANVAS before you give your speech (7 AM Speech day is the deadline)
VISUAL AID (PREZI): A minimum of 4 Prezi slides with NO MORE than 10 words per slide. A maximum of 10 Prezi slides. Slides ENHANCE your talk.
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?
5. What is a vegetarian diet?
6. From choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating tips and research the tips for eating healthy while eating out.
7. From www.choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating and research tips for food safety.
8. What are the health benefits of eating breakfast.
9. What are the best options for post workout nutrition/hydration.
10. What is heat stroke? What steps can be taken to avoid heat stroke while exercising?
11. What are superfoods? Why are these foods considered superfoods?
12. What is the difference between natural sugars and refined sugar? Which is better for one to consume?
13. What foods are best to eat prior to a workout/game to prepare the body for competition?
14. Are energy drinks healthy choices? If so, what should you look for in the ingredients? If not, what is a healthier choice?
15. Explain the positive and negative effects of caffeine on the body.
16. 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?
17. Are antibacterial hand sanitizers all they are advertised to be?
18. 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?
19. What does it mean if a product is labeled ORGANIC? Why does it matter? What does one have to do to get their products labeled organic?
20. 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?
21. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat? Which is the "better" fat?
22. What is the difference between butter and margarine? Which is better for our bodies?
23. What foods are on the Dirty Dozen list and the Clean Fifteen list? What is the purpose of the lists? How should the information impact the way we purchase food?
24. Many people have an allergy to peanuts. Explain the dietary restrictions for people with a peanut allergy.
25. With the rise in obesity, we need to make good choices when it comes to our diet. What are healthy choices we can make in the grocery store in the "granola bar" aisle and in the "chips" aisle?
26. What is better as we age to keep our mind healthy: exercise or mentally stimulating activities like reading a book or learning a new skill? Explain how one can age gracefully and keep mentally clear.
27. What are the mental and physical benefits of exercise?
28. Organically grown fruits and vegetables are the best choice. If you MUST buy packaged fruits and vegetables why is it better to purchase FROZEN vs canned?
Olympic Sports Speech
The speech is a 3-5 minute speech about an OLYMPIC SPORT.
THE GOAL: Teach your class the rules of the sport, how one can earn a GOLD MEDAL as a participant in the sport, what one has to do to TRAIN for the sport, as well as safety concerns when participating in the sport. Help your peers UNDERSTAND the sport so they enjoy watching it even more! When researching, we will learn to discern between SCHOLARLY research and simple searches that are not adequate for academic work. Yes, ProQuest must be one of your sources (write down passwords while in the library). You are looking for CREDIBLE sources, ask me if you have questions about credibility.
THE END RESULT: You will prepare a 3-5 minute speech to share your knowledge with your peers.
VISUAL AID (PREZI): A minimum of 6 Prezi slides with NO MORE than 10 words per slide. A maximum of 12 Prezi slides. Slides ENHANCE your talk.
WHAT TOPICS COULD I RESEARCH?
The Summer Games will be held AUGUST 5-21 in Brazil.
The LIST of Summer and Winter Olympic Sports is linked here.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Day 5
Friday we were in the library ... w/o internet access
In the classroom we:
1. completed INTRO Speeches
2. Discussed our FAVORITE BOOK
3. Listened to HOW TO and BEST FOOD Speeches
MONDAY...Courageous Person written and oral speech due
In the classroom we:
1. completed INTRO Speeches
2. Discussed our FAVORITE BOOK
3. Listened to HOW TO and BEST FOOD Speeches
MONDAY...Courageous Person written and oral speech due
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Speech Day 4 ... Courageous People
Today we will begin in the library and start the assignment below. During our three remaining hours we will listen to Intro Speeches about FAMILY, How To speeches, and complete an activity based on the NAVIANCE paperwork.
LIBRARY TIME:
Thursday and Friday (1-7 and 1-8) we will spend an hour in the library. During that hour we will use the library resources to find articles about COURAGEOUS PEOPLE.
THE GOAL: learn to discern between SCHOLARLY research and simple searches that are not adequate for academic work.
THE END RESULT: You will define courage based on the dictionary definition and well as your interpretation of the term. You will find THREE articles about the person on ProQuest, CQ Researcher, or a scholarly website (a .edu or .gov). You will active read the articles to find out what information the articles have in common and what they teach you about the person. Remember each author has his or her own "angle". You will prepare a 5 minute speech to share your knowledge with your peers. Due...Wednesday 1-7-15.
Written Requirement: You will write a well-written essay in MLA format explaining reasons why this person is courageous. You will include a Works Cited Page in MLA format (see Purdue's OWL for assistance).
Essay Guidelines: 250 words (list in parenthesis after last word), double spaced (this means about 1 page), and a minimum of three paragraphs...an intro, body, and conclusion.
Your Essay will have a thesis (a roadmap to keep your paper organized) in paragraph one. A sample thesis for this assignment would be:
______________ is a courageous person for the following reasons: (list them).
(in the body paragraph(s) explain why he or she is courageous)
Grading Rubric for WRITTEN PORTION:
+ _________/ 20 Thorough Details about why this person is courageous
+ _________/ 10 MLA format is used for IN-TEXT CITATIONS as well as Works Cited Page
+ ________ / 5 Essay is a minimum of 3 paragraphs, double spaced, Word Count is listed and on target, and uses Times New Roman 12 Point Font
Visual Requirement: Picture of Person...send me an email (rmacvay@sahs.org) with his/her picture (attachment)
WHAT NAMES COULD I RESEARCH?
This is just a list of suggestions of courageous people, please confirm your person with me to avoid overlap in our presentations:
1. Helen Keller
2. Rosa Parks
3. Martin Luther King, Jr.
4. Irene Gut Opdyke
5. Irena Sendler
6. Jan Karski
7. Dietrich Bonhoeffer
8. Thomas Jefferson
9. Nelson Mandela
10. Mother Teresa
11. Maximilian Kolbe
12. George Orwell
13. Mahatma Gandhi.
14. Chiune Sugihara
15. Desomnd Tutu
16. Dali Lama
17. Amelia Earhart
18. Martin Niemöller
19. Sophie Scholl
20. Olaudah Equiano
21. Frederick Douglass
22. Leonardo da Vinci
23. Malala Yousafzai
24. Mikhail Gorbachev
25. Louis Zamperini
26. Socrates
27. Winston Churchill
28. Arthur Ashe
29. Aristides de Sousa Mendes
30. John McCain
31. Susan B. Anthony
32. Harriett Tubman
33. Bennet Ifeakandu Omalu
Homework Part 1: Prepare above speech/written portion for Monday 1-11-16
Homework Part 2: Read Chapter 4 of your speech book for Monday 1-11-16
LIBRARY TIME:
Thursday and Friday (1-7 and 1-8) we will spend an hour in the library. During that hour we will use the library resources to find articles about COURAGEOUS PEOPLE.
THE GOAL: learn to discern between SCHOLARLY research and simple searches that are not adequate for academic work.
THE END RESULT: You will define courage based on the dictionary definition and well as your interpretation of the term. You will find THREE articles about the person on ProQuest, CQ Researcher, or a scholarly website (a .edu or .gov). You will active read the articles to find out what information the articles have in common and what they teach you about the person. Remember each author has his or her own "angle". You will prepare a 5 minute speech to share your knowledge with your peers. Due...Wednesday 1-7-15.
Written Requirement: You will write a well-written essay in MLA format explaining reasons why this person is courageous. You will include a Works Cited Page in MLA format (see Purdue's OWL for assistance).
Essay Guidelines: 250 words (list in parenthesis after last word), double spaced (this means about 1 page), and a minimum of three paragraphs...an intro, body, and conclusion.
Your Essay will have a thesis (a roadmap to keep your paper organized) in paragraph one. A sample thesis for this assignment would be:
______________ is a courageous person for the following reasons: (list them).
(in the body paragraph(s) explain why he or she is courageous)
Grading Rubric for WRITTEN PORTION:
+ _________/ 20 Thorough Details about why this person is courageous
+ _________/ 10 MLA format is used for IN-TEXT CITATIONS as well as Works Cited Page
+ ________ / 5 Essay is a minimum of 3 paragraphs, double spaced, Word Count is listed and on target, and uses Times New Roman 12 Point Font
Visual Requirement: Picture of Person...send me an email (rmacvay@sahs.org) with his/her picture (attachment)
WHAT NAMES COULD I RESEARCH?
This is just a list of suggestions of courageous people, please confirm your person with me to avoid overlap in our presentations:
1. Helen Keller
2. Rosa Parks
3. Martin Luther King, Jr.
4. Irene Gut Opdyke
5. Irena Sendler
6. Jan Karski
7. Dietrich Bonhoeffer
8. Thomas Jefferson
9. Nelson Mandela
10. Mother Teresa
11. Maximilian Kolbe
12. George Orwell
13. Mahatma Gandhi.
14. Chiune Sugihara
15. Desomnd Tutu
16. Dali Lama
17. Amelia Earhart
18. Martin Niemöller
19. Sophie Scholl
20. Olaudah Equiano
21. Frederick Douglass
22. Leonardo da Vinci
23. Malala Yousafzai
24. Mikhail Gorbachev
25. Louis Zamperini
26. Socrates
27. Winston Churchill
28. Arthur Ashe
29. Aristides de Sousa Mendes
30. John McCain
31. Susan B. Anthony
32. Harriett Tubman
33. Bennet Ifeakandu Omalu
Homework Part 1: Prepare above speech/written portion for Monday 1-11-16
Homework Part 2: Read Chapter 4 of your speech book for Monday 1-11-16
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
2016 Speech...DAY 3
Today our classroom time was spent:
1. Discussing Course Selection (Jan 28th)
2. Discussing being ACTIVE listeners...avoiding distractions
3. Discussed Public Speaking techniques used by the priest at Mass
4. We watched a YOUTUBE video about "The Most Beautiful Thing" and discussed the most beautiful thing we ever experienced.
5. Listened to Intro Speeches and How To
6. Those that had not completed the NAVIANCE Learning Style Inventory in the library yesterday turned in the paperwork today.
Thursday and Friday we have one hour each day to research in the library!
1. Discussing Course Selection (Jan 28th)
2. Discussing being ACTIVE listeners...avoiding distractions
3. Discussed Public Speaking techniques used by the priest at Mass
4. We watched a YOUTUBE video about "The Most Beautiful Thing" and discussed the most beautiful thing we ever experienced.
5. Listened to Intro Speeches and How To
6. Those that had not completed the NAVIANCE Learning Style Inventory in the library yesterday turned in the paperwork today.
Thursday and Friday we have one hour each day to research in the library!
Monday, January 4, 2016
Tuesday 1-5-16
Tuesday we will start the day in the library with the counselors showing us how to use NAVIANCE. What is not completed in class will be homework. Complete the surveys, print out the documents, and bring to class on Wednesday.
Today we will watch a video, complete a quick write, and discuss our ideas.
We will use our dictionaries and explore a document...we will analyze how MEANING is important for pronunciation.
We will all give our INTRODUCTION speech. Grades will be given ON PAPER but grades will not be put online for SPEECH 1 ... it is the practice speech.
Homework:
How To Speech
Best Food Speech
Favorite Book
Library Research Time: Thursday and Friday (for next week's speeches)
ACTIVE LISTENING TECHNIQUES:
Today we will watch a video, complete a quick write, and discuss our ideas.
We will use our dictionaries and explore a document...we will analyze how MEANING is important for pronunciation.
We will all give our INTRODUCTION speech. Grades will be given ON PAPER but grades will not be put online for SPEECH 1 ... it is the practice speech.
Homework:
How To Speech
Best Food Speech
Favorite Book
Library Research Time: Thursday and Friday (for next week's speeches)
ACTIVE LISTENING TECHNIQUES:
- Maintain eye contact
- Do not interrupt
- Try not tofidget
- Nod to show you are paying attention
- Be aware of non-verbal cues - Yours AND the Speaker
- Remove all distractions
2016 Speech Day 1 - January 4, 2016
Today Books were passed out and we began to discuss Speech Do's and Dont's
DO:
Use Precise Language
Do use Gestures to Enhance...careful not to over do it
Do Pronounce words clearly
Do Make Eye Contact
Do Make your speech interesting
Do show CONFIDENCE
Do have power in your voice
DON'T:
Fill space with words (like, um, so)
Be unprepared
Use excess movement
We discussed Non-Verbal Communication ... BE A GOOD AUDIENCE, BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT
We read about Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in our Text - p. 332
We looked at grading rubric
We read New York Times Upfront Articles and Watched Change for a Dollar (YouTube Video)
Upcoming Work: Posted on Canvas
Tuesday Intro Speech
Wednesday How To Speech
Thursday Best Food Speech
Friday...Favorite Book
DO:
Use Precise Language
Do use Gestures to Enhance...careful not to over do it
Do Pronounce words clearly
Do Make Eye Contact
Do Make your speech interesting
Do show CONFIDENCE
Do have power in your voice
DON'T:
Fill space with words (like, um, so)
Be unprepared
Use excess movement
We discussed Non-Verbal Communication ... BE A GOOD AUDIENCE, BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT
We read about Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in our Text - p. 332
We looked at grading rubric
We read New York Times Upfront Articles and Watched Change for a Dollar (YouTube Video)
Upcoming Work: Posted on Canvas
Tuesday Intro Speech
Wednesday How To Speech
Thursday Best Food Speech
Friday...Favorite Book
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