Week #3 - Speeches/Debates Work Week

Hello Sophomores!

This is YOUR week.  You are writing your speeches/debates.  You are gathering all of your evidence to support your argument and claims.  You are making sure to include a variety of methods to appeal to your audience. You are expected to use your class time efficiently.  You are expected to put in the time at home to write, organize, and practice your presentation.  Use your rubric to guide you.  Expectations are high.  See the hints below.

Office Hours/Tutoring - Tuesday after class.  Come and get the assistance you need.
Poetry Club on Wednesdays - Attend and get some extra credit!
No school on Friday 2/15 and Monday 2/18
Speeches/Debates begin on Weds. 2/20
Next FF/WRG - Fri 2/22

Monday
* Author's Chair - celebration of FF/WRG from Friday
* Gallery Walk – Comment on any five pieces. Be inspired to read one of these titles based on your classmates efforts and connections
* Argument Speeches/Debates – writing and research.

·         Sources check on Wednesday (3-4 speech, 6-8 debate)

·         Independent Work - Research! Writing! Research! Writing.  

    Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday

*  * Argument Speeches/Debates – writing and research.

·         Sources check on Wednesday (3-4 speech, 6-8 debate)

·         Independent Work - Research! Writing! Research! Writing.  

-     Make sure you are following MLA format.  You will turn in your written speech with works cited, as well as your index cards on the day of your presentation. 

   

Helpful Hints:

a) How is your intro?  Argument, purpose, and intent – are they present?

            b) Claims/Counterclaims/Rebuttals

c) How are you convincing your audience to want to listen to you?

            d) What methods are you using?  Is this speech/debate is exactly what you want it to be!

            e) Use the rubric to guide you

Be good.  Work Hard.

Samakosky

PS - Apologies for the spacing issues!  Not sure what happened!