Monday, September 29, 2014

Informative Workdays

Every day this week, we will meet in the lab for class.  There are several parts to this presentation.  Please review this presentation to review the guidelines.

Guidelines
  • Workdays (10 Points/Day)
    • Every day you should complete the objective in the first five minutes of class.
    • During the last five minutes of every class, you should complete the reflection.
  • Outline (55 Points)
    • Please log into Gmail.
    • Click on the template.
    • File > Make a Copy.
    • Rename to class hour, last name, and informative outline.
      • Example, 4.Smith.Informative Outline
    • Drag this copy into your folder for this class.
    • Fill in the blanks for your speech.
    • Follow the guidelines and rubric for the outline.
      • 2 outside sources (use Easy Bib for citation help)
      • 2 in-text citations
      • Use full and detailed sentences.
      • Attach a bibliography/work cited.
  • Visual (50 Points)
    • Do not start until the outline is complete.
    • Use Google Presentation or Prezi
    • Follow the guidelines and rubric for the visual.
      • 4-7 slides
      • 20 words or less per slide
      • Visually appealing
      • More pictures than words
  • Speech (100 Points)
    • 4-6 minutes
    • Follow the outline for your speech.
    • Use the visual to enhance your speech.
    • You may use one note card.
    • Follow the guidelines and rubric for the speech.
    • Watch this example!
  • Reflection (20 Points)
    • Complete in class after all of the presentations. 

Monday, September 8, 2014

Journal Check #1

Hello!

The time has come for our first journal check this semester. I will evaluated everything in your journal thus far, and your score will be on page 9 of your folders. Below is a copy of the checklist that I will use for Journal Check #1.

Notebook Check #1

___/5    Completed Syllabus
___/15  Completed Objectives (August 18 - September 5)
___/5    Team Building Drawing/notes (p. 2)
___/20   10 Characteristics of Effective/Ineffective Speakers (p. 2)
___/55   Advice for Speakers - Directions and handout (p. 3)
___/20  Who Am I? Reflection - 3 strengths, 3 areas for growth, preparation, who did well and why? (p. 4)
___/30  Oprah’s Speech Reflection (pp. 6-7)
___/30  Ellen’s Speech Reflection - same questions as Oprah (pp. 8-9)
___/20  Organization/neatness
___/200 Total