Demonstration Speech Recognition

The votes are in. Congratulations to the following students:

Best Visual Aid
Antonio


Most Unique Topic
Ashley
Chelsea


Best Attention Getter
Logan


Best Overall Speech
Taylor
Rachel


Most Interesting Topic
Megan


The speech topic you want to learn more about
Travis
Brandon

Weekly Agenda: January 31

Note: The date to perform your monologue has changed. Due to the possible snow day monologues will now be performed on February 7 and 8.

Monday
Practice monologues in cafeteria

Tuesday
Listen to the 2011 State of the Union Address

Wednesday
If we have school I will let you know, but it looks like we might have a snow day :)

Thursday
Analyze the State of the Union Address

Friday
Continue discussing State of the Union Address
Practice Monologues

Monologue Information

We are presenting monologues on Monday, February 7& Tuesday, February 8. Check the handout on the board to double check what day you will be presenting!

Here are some extra resources to help with your presentation:

Websites:

• Monologue Archive: Extensive List of Monologues
• EHow: Tips for Memorizing a Monologue from EHow

Videos:

• Explanation of What a Monologue is and the 2 Main Types
• A Monologue Being Performed
• Tips on How to Memorize your Monologue

Agenda for Week of January 24

Monday
Critique your how-to speech handout (due Tuesday at the beginning of class)

Tuesday
Introduction to next project: Monologues
Watch YouTube Monologue Video
Watch Example Monologue Video
Find your monologue (must have a monologue chosen before class on Wednesday!)

Wednesday
Pass out and discuss Monologue Project Rubric
Begin Practicing your monologues!

Thursday
Watch more sample monologues
Practice your monologues (this is graded!)

Friday
Practice your monologues with a partner (this is graded!)