Speech

Speech Syllabus
February 13 – February 23, 2005
Trimester II – Weeks 5 and 6

Monday, February 13

· Vote on resolutions for Mock Congress.
· Lecture over procedures for Mock Congress.
· Begin research. You need to prepare to speak on two of the three resolutions.

Tuesday, February 14

· Research resolutions.

Wednesday, February 15

· Research and begin writing speeches.

Thursday, February 16

· Complete writing speeches. You need two complete speeches for class tomorrow.

Friday, February 17

· Mock Congress.

Monday, February 13

· President’s Day – no school.

Tuesday, February 21

· Mock Congress.

Wednesday, February 22

· Complete Mock Congress.
· Review for final exam.

Thursday, February 23

· Final Exam.

Indiana State Standards covered:

· 9.4.5 Develop the main ideas within the body of the composition through supporting evidence, such as scenarios, commonly held beliefs, hypotheses, and definitions.
· 9.4.6 Synthesize information from multiple sources, including almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in-depth field studies, speeches, journals, technical documents, and Internet sources.

· 9.5.4 Write persuasive compositions that:
Ø organize ideas and appeals in a sustained and effective fashion with the strongest emotional appeal first and the least powerful one last.
Ø use specific rhetorical (communication) devices to support assertions, such as appealing to logic through reasoning; appealing to emotion or ethical belief; or relating a personal anecdote, case study, or analogy.
Ø clarify and defend positions with precise and relevant evidence, including facts, expert opinions, quotations, expressions of commonly accepted beliefs, and logical reasoning.
Ø address readers’ concerns, counterclaims, biases, and expectations.

· 9.7.3 Recognize and use elements of classical speech forms (including the introduction, transitions, body, and conclusion) in formulating rational arguments and applying the art of persuasion and debate.

· 9.7.6 Analyze the occasion and the interests of the audience and choose effective verbal and nonverbal techniques (including voice, gestures, and eye contact) for presentations.

· 9.7.18 Deliver persuasive arguments (including evaluation and analysis of problems and solutions and causes and effects) that:
Ø structure ideas and arguments in a coherent, logical fashion.
Ø contain speech devices that support assertions (such as by appeal to logic through reasoning; by appeal to emotion or ethical belief; or by use of personal anecdote, case study, or analogy).
Ø clarify and defend positions with precise and relevant evidence, including facts, expert opinions, quotations, expressions of commonly accepted beliefs, and logical reasoning.
Ø anticipate and address the listener’s concerns and counter-arguments.

English 9A

English 9A Syllabus
February 13 – February 17, 2006
Trimester II – Week 5

Monday, February 13

· Vocabulary 7 due.
· Read and listen to “Cyclops” section of The Odyssey.
· Discuss RAFT assignment on “The Cyclops.”
· Start working on RAFT.

Tuesday, February 14

· Vocabulary 7 test.
· Watch “Cyclops” section of the film.

Wednesday, February 15

· Red dot book test due if you scored below a seven on your red dot book test last week.
· Quiz – The Odyssey, part one.
· Read “The Test of the Great Bow” and “Death at the Palace.”

Thursday, February 16

· RAFT due.
· Read “Odysseus and Penelope.”
· Group discussion about issues in the end of The Odyssey.

Friday, February 17

· No class for 1st period.
· Catch-up day for 5th period.

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.

· 9.1.3 Use knowledge of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology to understand the origin and meaning of new words.

· 9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.

· 9.3.4 Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and soliloquy (when they speak out loud to themselves).

· 9.3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory (the use of fictional figures and actions to express truths about human experiences), and symbolism (the use of a symbol to represent an idea or theme), and explain their appeal.

· 9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.

· 9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
§ demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
§ support important ideas and viewpoints through accurate and detailed references to the text or to other works.
§ demonstrate an awareness of the author’s style and an appreciation of the effects created.
§ identify and assess the impact of ambiguities, nuances, and complexities within the text.

· 9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.