Today I will be able to:
Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
AGENDA
1. Independent Reading
2. Journal
Today's Focus: Delivering speeches
Write the name of the speech below. Then record the following information for each one.
The Great Debaters
1. Speaker
2. Purpose of the speech
3. What techniques were used in the speech
Obama 2004 DNC
1. Speaker
2. Purpose of the speech
3. What techniques were used in the speech
Palin 2008 RNC
1. Speaker
2. Purpose of the speech
3. What techniques were used in the speech
3. Work on your speeches--practice, time yourselves, and record
This afternoon,
1. Turn in you completed speech to Turnitin.com AND Flipgrid (if you've decided to do a FG). If not, be prepared to deliver your speech live in class.
2. NEW Optional USA Test Prep to replace a grade in the WRITING category due by 11:59 PM Sunday 5/16.
You must complete a form stating what grade you're replace--you can NOT replace the American Dream essay.
Announcements:
- EOCs make ups are today, Tuesday, and Wednesday. They start at 8:20 in Room 2413
- NEW Optional USA Test Prep. You may use this grade to replace a grade in the Writing category. You will NOT be able to submit this assignment LATE! It is due by 11:59 PM 5/16
- Instructional Support Day is back to Wednesday for the remainder of the school year. (2 more)
- Speeches start Tuesday. Submit a copy to Turnitin.com AND to Flipgrid by the start of your class.
- Make sure that your assignments are completed by the due dates