Homework for 12/10

• Historical Speech Critique: Read 'The Sermon on the Mount' in Matthew 5 - 7.
• Please read the "Physical Delivery" chapter

Churchill Speech.

Don't worry that I have this post up early. You aren't responsible for this critique for a few weeks. I just wanted to post it before I forgot! :)

As we discussed, we are switching the Women's Rights speech for a WWII speech.

Here is a link to the transcript of a speech given by Winston Churchill from the United States on Dec. 20, 1941.

• Text
• Audio
• This audio isn't a complete recording, but it has some good commentary to help you understand the context. 

homework for 11/18

Homework for this week:

• Historical Speech Critique: "Ich bin ein Berliner" Video and text
• Finalize your topic for city council speech
• Plan on delivering speech on Dec. 7 or Dec. 14

Homework for the week of 11/15

Good Morning!
Here are a few things to do to catch up from last week:
Please read through chapters 12, 13, and 14. They are pretty short - so don't panic. Take notes on things that you think are most important and relevant to you.

On Friday we will do the following:

• critique your YW in Excellence speech
• finish planning for your final speech
• fly through Chapters 12-14, 17-19
• Assign your next historical speech critique

Homework for 11/12

1. Complete your first "Historical Speech Critique." Here are the links to "I have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Read it or Watch it
2. Finish your outline for YW in Excellence
1. Here is a link to the story I mentioned right as you were leaving. It is about a couple (told from the woman's perspective) on their LONG and HARD journey to be sealed in the temple. Click here to read it.
3. Read through your entire speech with a timer and see long it is. If it is over 10 minutes, start trimming. 
1. Read to a mirror, a door, a stuffed animal, etc. I liked to practice my speeches to a door... :) 

If you have any questions feel free to call, email, or post a question.

Homework for 11/5

I wrote in my notes from class that your homework would be:

1. to complete an outline for your speech on Personal Progress for YW in Excellence
2. Select topic for 3-minute speech to Fort Morgan City Council
3. Begin research for City Council speech

It seems like you have made serious headway on your Personal Progress speech for YW in Excellence because of your speech on Sunday. I heard most of it... I think. I was in the hall with Eli. What I did hear made me so excited! You are doing a fabulous job of organizing your thoughts and relating to your audience. Bravo!!

Call or leave a comment if you have questions.

Alli

Happily Ever After Link

Link to talk:
Link to MP3:

"Why Personal Progress is helping me get closer to my "Happily Ever After."

Homework for 10/29

Please be ready for class on 10/29 by completing the following:

• Watch the "Back to School" speech delivered by President Obama in September 2010. CLICK HERE.
• After you watch it, please make a short comment on our blog (2-5 sentences) about what you observed. 
• Brainstorm a few more ideas for your persuasive speech and bring your ideas to class.