Next Few Days

I want to make a note that there is a bad winter storm in effect starting tonight through Wednesday!! Please be on alert for cancellations that may occur as a result and further instructions for the class!!

I am NOT cancelling class as of this post! I am merely suggesting that you stay alert and tuned in here and in blackboard for possible cancellations over the next few days!!

Take a look...

Following the speeches,we will begin working on Chapters 2- 4. Please take a look at these chapters and decide which you would like to do a mini- app. Remember that you will have to do two mini- apps this semester. You have chapters 2- 10 to choose from. However,it is on a first come, first serve basis and I will only allow a limited number for each chapter. We will have sign ups next week on Feb. 1st!!!!

Notes on today's class

There were questions today about sources:

1. They should appear on the final slide of your powerpoint in a bibliographic or work cited format. If you have questions about this formatting, put "purdueOWL" in any search engine. This is an up to date site about all things scholarly papers!!

2. You should also cite pictures you get from the internet and you should vocally cite any information you use in your speech.

3. Time: 4- 6 min.

4. I do not recommend music playing during your presentation. Keep clips to 30 seconds unless you consult me ahead of time. Make sure to check with me about ANY questionable material you plan to use in advance. I will cut you off if I feel you are being offensive or innappropriate.

5. There is no rough draft due for this speech, I only ask for your outline. You may turn in the one I have already looked at. I prefer a revised version with sources.

Informative Speech Rubric

Informative Speech with Research Evaluation Sheet

Speaker_______________________ Topic_____________________ Time_______


Outline:

10 Organization
All parts of the outline are clear yes/no/marginal
Followed outline yes/ no/ marginal

10 Powerpoint
Sources: cited
Presentation of main ideas: logical/ adequate/ confusing

Speech:

10 Introduction

Thesis clear/marginal/not clear/none
Preview of Main Points well organized/weak/none

15 Body
Transitions smooth/adequate/weak or not enough or none
Main ideas well-supported/adequate/weak


10 Conclusion
Summary (restating thesis) strong/adequate/weak/none
Final impression strong/adequate/weak/none

20 Delivery
Rate normal/fast/slowVolume normal/loud/soft
Eye Contact consistent/sometimes/never
Enthusiasm above average/adequate/lacking/none
Facial Expressions appropriate/average/deadpan
Gestures Natural/mechanical/distracting/lacking/none
Articulation good/adequate/weak
Pronunciation good/adequate/weak
Vocal Pauses None/few/many
Tone/vocal variety appropriate/marginal/monotone
Word choice clear/specific/marginal/inappropriate
Dress/Grooming appropriate/needs improvement/inappropriate

75 Total Score:

Speech Order and Groups (1:30 class)

Remember I had to adapt the order to make the most of the three days. What is listed is the expectation. If you are not prepared when you are scheduled, you will not give your speech unless you have written documentation. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Thursday, January 25

1. Kelley
2. Yashika
3.
4. Devin
5. Tiffini
6. Michael
7. Ryan
8. Kimberly
9. Alexandra

Tuesday, February 1

1. Cristin
2. Evan
3. Kyle
4. Brittany
5. Alissa
6. Latoi
7. Tara
8. Aerial
9. Kiara

Thursday, February 3

1. Emily
2. Mariah
3. Jared
4. Daria
5. Jessica
6. Kenneth
7. Nichole
8. Jon
9. Corey
10. Scarlett

Groups are as follows:

Alex, Cristin, and Brittany

Tara, Aerial, and Mariah

Jared, Evan, and Latoi

Ryan, Michael, and Kyle

Kiara, Emily, and Kimberly

Kelley, Tiffini, and Devin

Scarlett, Alissa, and Yashika

Daria and Jessica

Kenneth and Nichole

Speech order and Groups for speeches (3:00 class)

Remember I had to adapt the order to make the most of the three days. What is listed is the expectation. If you are not prepared when you are scheduled, you will not give your speech unless you have written documentation. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Thursday, January 27

1. Ellen
2. Malorie
3. Brooke
4. Emily
5. Sonya
6. Brian
7. Lauren
8. Erik
9. Terry

Tuesday, February 1

1. Jill
2. Erin
3. Jacob
4. Kassy
5. Audrey
6. Cody
7. Lynsee
8. Elena
9. Kara

Thursday, February 3

1. Samantha
2. Ruby
3. Jennifer
4. Michael
5. Casey
6. Courtnie
7. Ashley
8. Kelleigh

Groups are as follows:

Lauren, Audrey, and Brian

Samantha, Brooke, and Mallory

Sonya, Lynsee, and Kassy

Terri and Ellen

Jill and Ruby

Erin, Elena, and Jennifer

Cody, Emily, and Kara

Jacob, Michael, and Erik

Courtnie, Ashley, and Casey

Important Class Notes 1/20

Tuesday, January 25th class is optional. It is a workshop for speeches and I will be in class to answer any questions you may have. You will not be counted absent, however, you will be responsible for being prepared for your speech.

Two, Speeches must have three sources. I am not being particular. They should be cited on your powerpoint and verbally if applicable.

Three, I will be posting a grading rubric here, so you can see how you will be graded. I will also post the speech order over the weekend. If you were absent, take a look at your spot!!

Four, Make sure you only have three cue cards and 3-5 slides on your powerpoint. Powerpoints are required unless you talk to me beforehand. Sources should appear on the last slide of your powerpoint.

Five, turn in your outline when you give your speech, you may turn in the one you turned in today or a revised version(preferable). Your speech should be 4-6 minutes!!!!

Thank you. Final suggestions: Remember, less is more and the simpler the better for organization, control, and audience comprehension.

Have fun with it!!