Week #4 - Presentations!

Hello Sophomores,

Yes...this long weekend was needed by all.  I hope you got time to relax with friends and family.

This is your week to show everything you have learned in our Argument Unit.  We read speeches, we viewed speakers, we wrote analysis, we studied methods, and we discussed appeals.  We paid close to attention to language, diction, and mood.  Now it is your turn!  Please review the rubric you received for your presentation.  Know the standards and what is expected in order to received a quality grade for your work.  You must bring your best in order be assessed a such.  Please know this and represent yourself accordingly.

Please note that your behavior and attentiveness during others presentations will affect you - be on point please.  This means listen and be respectful. 

Here is the schedule for the week.  Please note due dates. If you are not ready...this will not be acceptable.  You will not get credit for the assignment.  The schedule for presentations will be posted in class on Tuesday.  See below for Debate presentation format.

Tuesday
* Work Day.  This is your last class session to use the computers/print, to tie up research, practice, finish your index cards, plan, etc...please use your time well.  Your efforts (just like last week) will contribute to your participation grade for the week. Make smart decision about how you effectively use your time.

Wednesday/Thursday
* Speeches and Debates
* Have your rubric with you so that you can assess yourself immediately after presenting.

Friday
* Figment Friday
* We will take a break from our presentations for some much needed WRG time.
*  Please be ready with your creative piece.  You must have copies for your WRG.  Please come with specific questions.  Make sure to participate in order to receive full credit.

* We will resume with Speeches/Debates on Monday 2/25.
* Grades are being updated as always.  If you have specific questions - make sure to visit with me during Tutoring/Office Hours - Tuesdays after school.
* Have you cleared your folder and taken your Semester One work?  Please do so immediately.
* You will be assigned your next independent reading selection in early March.  If you are currently reading and would like to receive some credit for doing so - then speak with me this week.
* EC offer is still out there for tissues and hand sanitizer.
* CAHSEE dates are 3/12 and 3/13.  We will be doing some prep work in class beginning the week of 2/25. 

Debate Format - Each side gets 6 minutes.Partner 1 - P1, Partner 2 - P2.  The argument goes back and forth.  You cannot interrupt someone while they are talking.  Your debate must be written out as a speech...intro, claim, cc, rebuttals, conclusion.  You will be told which side you are arguing on the day of your debate.  Be ready for either side. 

FOR                                                       AGAINST
Intro - P1 (1 min)                                  Intro - P1 (1min)
Claim  - P2 (2 min)                               Counterclaim - P2 (2min)
Rebuttal - P1 (2 min)                            Rebuttal - P1 (2 min)
Conclusion - P2 (1 min)                       Conclusion - P2 (1 min)


Be good. Work hard. 

Samakosky