Syllabus
Speech
January 30-February 3, 2006
Third week of Trimester II
Monday, January 30, 2006
Hand out sheets over persuasive speaking (Some of these were given to you on Friday). Lecture from notes. Explain the persuasive speech model using research. Explain grading rubric/evaluation. Review Monroe’s Motivated Sequence. Review logos. Go over chapter 9 p. 215 and hand out PowerPoint guide and go over p.241 chapter 10. Begin research introduction. Tell students what material they need. Students should have a possible topic to research. Hand out thesis statement sheets.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Continue with research process explanation and notes. Explain and answer questions over the types of research used for this speech. Distribute Works Cited sheet. Explain the MLA method of researching. Review the Plymouth High School Writing Process. Show sample from their handbook. Remind students to bring this to class each day. Students decide on a topic and temporary thesis. Show sample outline on board and go over with students. Hand out sample student speech and students make outline from it.
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Students will be researching this hour. One half of class will be in the room; the other will be in writing lab. Make sure students know how to cut and paste. Make sure they run off material and the sources where they located the material.
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Continue working on persuasive speech. Some students will be researching in lab and classroom. Conference with students over research material.
Friday, February 3, 2006
Continue researching. Work in lab and classroom. Make sure students have found/narrowed topic.
Comments:
PERSUASIVE SPEECHES BEGIN FEBRUARY 7, 2006
You need to have research material in your portfolio.
Make sure you have writing handbook.
You will need your speech book each day.
You will need 4x6 note cards.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
English 9A
English 9A Syllabus
January 30 – February 03, 2005
Trimester II – Week 3
Monday, January 30
• Vocabulary 1-5 review crossword puzzle due.
• Retake vocabulary 5 test – if you need to.
• Complete PowerPoint.
• Catch up on anything that is not complete.
• Independent reading time if you are caught up with everything.
Tuesday, January 31
• Vocabulary 1-5 review test.
• Distribute vocabulary 6 words.
• Begin Mythology Project presentations.
Wednesday, February 01
• Complete Mythology Project presentations.
• What is a hero? We will define this for ourselves and for the ancient Greeks.
Thursday, February 02
• Introduction to The Odyssey – short video clip.
• Read and discuss the introductory material in the textbook.
Friday, February 03
• Read and listen to “Calypso” chapter from The Odyssey.
• Read and listen to the song, “Calypso,” by Suzanne Vega.
• Begin WAC assignment: comparison/contrast essay on the book vs. the song.
Indiana State Standards covered this week:
• 9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
• 9.2.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.
• 9.2.4 Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other sources and related topics to demonstrate comprehension.
• 9.3.2 Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres (different types of writing) to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme or topic.
• 9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
• 9.4.4 Use writing to formulate clear research questions and to compile information from primary and secondary print or Internet sources.
• 9.4.6 Synthesize information from multiple sources, including almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in-depth field studies, speeches, journals, technical documents, and Internet sources.
• 9.4.8 Use appropriate conventions for documentation in text, notes, and bibliographies, following the formats in specific style manuals.
• 9.4.9 Use a computer to design and publish documents by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs.
• 9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
• 9.7.4 Use props, visual aids, graphs, and electronic media to enhance the appeal and accuracy of presentations.
January 30 – February 03, 2005
Trimester II – Week 3
Monday, January 30
• Vocabulary 1-5 review crossword puzzle due.
• Retake vocabulary 5 test – if you need to.
• Complete PowerPoint.
• Catch up on anything that is not complete.
• Independent reading time if you are caught up with everything.
Tuesday, January 31
• Vocabulary 1-5 review test.
• Distribute vocabulary 6 words.
• Begin Mythology Project presentations.
Wednesday, February 01
• Complete Mythology Project presentations.
• What is a hero? We will define this for ourselves and for the ancient Greeks.
Thursday, February 02
• Introduction to The Odyssey – short video clip.
• Read and discuss the introductory material in the textbook.
Friday, February 03
• Read and listen to “Calypso” chapter from The Odyssey.
• Read and listen to the song, “Calypso,” by Suzanne Vega.
• Begin WAC assignment: comparison/contrast essay on the book vs. the song.
Indiana State Standards covered this week:
• 9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
• 9.2.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.
• 9.2.4 Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other sources and related topics to demonstrate comprehension.
• 9.3.2 Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres (different types of writing) to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme or topic.
• 9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
• 9.4.4 Use writing to formulate clear research questions and to compile information from primary and secondary print or Internet sources.
• 9.4.6 Synthesize information from multiple sources, including almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in-depth field studies, speeches, journals, technical documents, and Internet sources.
• 9.4.8 Use appropriate conventions for documentation in text, notes, and bibliographies, following the formats in specific style manuals.
• 9.4.9 Use a computer to design and publish documents by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs.
• 9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
• 9.7.4 Use props, visual aids, graphs, and electronic media to enhance the appeal and accuracy of presentations.
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