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We are starting the next round of mock trials, which will be civil cases. Jurors, if you are on the jury for a second time, you need to complete and present a project. Here are the project choices and scoring … Continue reading →

We have spent the third quarter working on the team debates. Here is the Team Debate Graphic organizer if you are missing it. Twitter 1-minute speech topic: Should Twitter allow other countries to censor tweets? Remember this counts as a … Continue reading →

The midterm will be comprised of two parts: a multiple choice & matching section worth 50 points, and an essay writing portion worth 50 points. Here is the Speech and Debate midterm review. The essay will actually be a side … Continue reading →

11/28 – Short class. We reviewed the Mini Debate Rubric. 11/30 – Short class. We discussed how to maintain a flow chart during your debate. 12/2-12/16 – Debates. Be prepared to present with note cards and research.

10/31  Objective: I will learn what it means to speak persuasively. BW: Do companies have a moral obligation to NOT sell sexy Halloween costumes for children? http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/28/living/sexy-costumes-kids/index.html?hpt=hp_bn8  CW: 1. Take notes on persuasive speaking. 2. View persuasive speech topics. HW: … Continue reading →

Objective: I will deliver my informative speech effectively using proper volume, pacing, tone, emphasis, and body language. As an audience member I will provide constructive feedback to my classmates. BW: None CW: Informative speeches due in printed or electronic form. … Continue reading →

9/27 Ms. Ridal was absent, so students debated controversial issues. 9/30 Objectives: I will FOCUS my ideas by finishing my outline introduction and starting the body part of my outline for my informative speech. This outline will help me organize … Continue reading →

9/19  Objective: I will be able to verbally describe what plagiarism is. I will also be able to take information from multiple places and paraphrase it into my own words. BW1: What does plagiarism mean? What does it mean to … Continue reading →

9/9 BW: none CW: Present My Name speech and provide verbal and written feedback. HW: Write the My Name speech reflection. It should be about a page long written or a half page typed. 9/13 BW: What are you most … Continue reading →

8/25 BW1: What do you like/dislike about your name? What’s the history behind your name (first, middle, last, etc.)? CW: You took notes on how Your Voice Speaks Volumes. I also gave you the directions for the My Name Speech. … Continue reading →