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Thursday, October 16th

•What am I learning today?• ELACC11-12L1-6: Demonstrate the correct use of vocabulary and grammar in my

writing. • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.3Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of

evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience

• ELACC11-12W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

•What am I going to do today?• Lab 421—Proof of Persuasion page• Peer Review• Discuss Presentation techniques• Practice Speeches & create notecards

•What will I do to show I learned it?• Create a persuasive speech to be delivered to the class

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Delivery Techniques• View this effective speech and take notes on your handout about his delivery:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEOOZDbMrgE

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Body Language is Everything!

Body language is the non-verbal movements we make as a part of how we communicate. Our body language exhibits far more information about how we feel than it is possible to articulate verbally. All of the physical gestures we make are subconsciously interpreted by others. This can work for or against us depending on the kind of body language we use.

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Appearance is important.• Certainly what you say is more important than what people see. Your appearance, however, is an important aspect of your presentation skills and you want to encourage the audience to listen to what you have to say. Remember that your presentation begins the moment someone recognizes you as the speaker.

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The Eyes Have It!• Eyes are a way of reinforcing a message you are communicating to an audience, whether you are delivering a presentation or talking one-on-one. 

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Where You Stand Makes A Difference.• You usually think of choreography as part of a play or dance or television production. But a kind of choreography is an important factor in an effective presentation: where and how you stand.

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Have a Pleasant Look.•What can you do to consistently show a pleasant look in spite of circumstances around you? One technique is to practice different facial expressions in the mirror until you determine one that is pleasant. Then hold that expression for several seconds.

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Your Speaking Posture Is Important.• Avoid shifting the weight of your body as you speak. This can lead to standing on one foot or moving back and forth like a porch swing. Start out using the balls of the feet technique and occasionally take a step to show changes in the direction of your presentation.• Consider the mental image of "planting your feet" as you begin to speak. This will help stabilize your posture and keep you from "bouncing" on your feet while speaking. Planting conjures up the idea that you will stay in one place for a while.• Having your hands in front of you or at your side when you gesture and not in a pocket or clasped together will also make you have better posture and appear more poised.•With good posture you have a promising foundation for showing confidence and being in control of your speaking situation.

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Use Hand Gestures to Emphasize Your Point• Experts tell us body language accounts for between 55% and 65% of our communication. Just what is body language? It is carriage, facial expressions, eye contact and gestures. All go into establishing your presence and making a connection with the audience. Gestures can be made with your hands, arms, shoulder, torso, legs, feet or a combination of these but hand gestures are probably the most common.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-iFl4qhBsE

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PRACTICE TIME!

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Approved Speech TOPICS!• Social networking effects• Standardized testing• Dieting ads aimed at young people• The length of the school day • Students should (or shouldn’t) take a year off between high school and

college• Public school vs private school• All students should be required to perform one year of community

service.• Public prayer in school• Abolishment of grades• should be legal/illegal.• Recycling• Women should/should not be allowed to • Life classes in school• Death penalty• The effects of cell phones on life• The influence of sports on teenage life• Effectiveness of school