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1. Review speeches that you posted on classroom in a group of 3 Why did it inspire you? What made the speaker strong?
2. Nominate a few to listen to parts of → write down what we notice about these speeches
3. Ted talk

https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_anderson_teds_secret_to_great_public_speaking?referrer=playlist-before_public_speaking&language=en

Tips for public speaking

https://www.extension.harvard.edu/professional-development/blog/10-tips-improving-your-public-speaking-skills

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2016/03/29/how-to-tell-stories-like-ted-speakers/#4b2a35cc1377

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffschmitt/2013/07/16/10-keys-to-writing-a-speech/#22ddcf554fb7

4. Life experiences that led you to where you are today: EX together: THE SIERRAS

Begin brainstorming what you could write about/share with class

Assessment: write and share your own personal speech from ONE of the following topics:

1. An event that marked a turning point in your life
2. A moment in which you were outside your comfort zone
3. An experience in which you were the new person somewhere
4. Key moment/s of your childhood that shaped you into who you are today.
5. Other: (choose any other personal experience or part of your life that you’d like to write a speech about and get teacher approval)

Structure to think about:

Hook us in…

Theme? Main idea?

Main part of story--- use sensory language, imagery, put us in your shoes

Closing-- lesson , takeaways, etc

Length- 3-5 minutes. Write out 2-4 paragraphs and time yourself.  Pretty short.

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1/10 Launch:

WELCOME BACK TO ENGLISH :)

1. Make a list
what types of public speaking you've done in your life? (ex: 3rd grade spelling bee, 8th grade debate, radio show)

Types of public speaking :

Grab a partner

one type of speaking: personal stories

1. Share a short personal story about one of the following :
a. an embarrassing moment
b. the first concert you went to c. your first crush d. the first time you played ___ sport e. someone you admire in your life

What did you notice about your partner's body language? eye contact? voice?2. New partner:

Partner debates:

(choose a side)

1.Ban Social Media for all vs Keep social media for all

2. Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones
or
Harry Potter vs Star Wars
or Marvel vs DC

3.Futbol (soccer) vs Football or Lebron James vs Michael Jordan

What did you notice about your partner's body language? eye contact? etc?

Sharing someone else's words: choose a quote that inspires you
on your phone or on your
chrome or one you remember:

What makes a strong public speaker?

Make a list in your notebook of what you think makes someone a strong Public speaker:


Share out!

Show a few inspiring speakers clip

Sarah Kay - If I should have a daughter

OPRAH WINFREY

Barack Obama 

Denzel- Remember the titans

Robin Williams - Dead Poet's society

Review speeches on your own---> Add to your list of what makes a strong speech , what qualities do some of these speeches have.

Review Syllabus for second semester:

FOR HW: On classroom:
post a speech that inspires you from history, today, fiction, or reality.

Write about it:
1. what inspired you about this speech?
2. what qualities of a good public speaker does this speaker have?


Next week -- you'll rank your choice for lit circle books