Thursday, December 29, 2011

Agenda for January 3-6

1-3: Tuesday

Speech
TIWL: to finish and practice my PSA.
1. QOD TIME - Hand back green and salmon study guides. Complete any items you did not previously finish for a regrade by Friday. KEEP ALL STUDY GUIDES.
2. Hand out last EOC test study guide.
3. Z’s room. Finish preparing PSA manuscript, Bibliography, Outlined cards, and Power Point slide for your PSA. When finished, save the slide(s) in homework dropoff folder/coxp/your hour using your last name.
4. Practice several times and time it.
5. Once done with all the above, continue working on or studying your final EOC Study Guides.

Theatre II
TIWL: to organize my back stage crew items and clean up.
1. Clean up with your crew. Follow directions given.
2. Play self and crew evaluations.
3. Discuss cast party for Friday.
a. Ask parents if you can bring a food or drink item Friday. Tell us what you will bring by
tomorrow.
b. Think of an APPROPRIATE movie to watch as part of your cast party.

1-4: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to be a polite audience member for the Boise High Debate Team.
1. Get out study guides and fill in as much as possible in 7 minutes. Regrades are due FRIDAY. FINAL PINK EOC STUDY GUIDE IS DUE NEXT TUESDAY - JAN. 10!!
2. Boise High School Debate presentation.
3. BEGIN PSA PRESENTATIONS TOMORROW!! PRACTICE TONIGHT!!

Theatre II
TIWL: how to find and present an oral interpretation.
1. Decide on final movie to watch as a part of your cast party.
2. Tell what food or drink you can bring on Friday.
3. Begin reading oral interpretation directions. Select poem.

1-5: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to be a polite audience member and to give my PSA with pathos, ethos, and logos.
1. QOD TIME – Follow directions for the pink EOC Study Guide.
2. Vocal warm-ups.
3. Begin presenting Public Service Announcements.
4. Green or salmon colored study guide regrades are due tomorrow.

Theatre II
TIWL: to select, analyze, and practice my poem for my oral interpretation.
1. Remember the food or drink you will bring for tomorrow's party.
2. Select story poem or short story.
3. Fill out the Activity Sheet for the oral interp.
4. Practice the poem with a partner.

1-6: Friday:

Speech
TIWL: to be a polite audience member and to give my PSA with pathos, ethos, and logos.
1. Continue pink EOC Study Guide. Also make sure the green and salmon study guides are finished. Turn in regrades. Pink study guides are due Tuesday.
2. Vocal warm-ups.
3. Continue Public Service Announcements.

Theatre II
TIWL: to participate in our class cast party.
1. Class cast party.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Agenda for December 12-16

12-12: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: to understand and practice logos, pathos and ethos and the Motivated Sequence for my Public Service Announcement.
1. Finish Persuasion questions from Friday. (white paper - starts on page 450)
2. View and analyze PSAs to find motivated sequence steps.
3. PSA Instructions from Change Their Minds packet.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play or running crew work.
1. Review basic rules for Dress Rehearsal TONIGHT!!
2. Last minute crew work.
3. Run through sections of the play.

12-13: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to find research (logos) for my Public Service Announcement.
1. Hand back past papers and folders.
2. Correct yesterday's Persuasion Chapter questions.
3. Library. Find research for your PSA topic. SAVE info you find in your computer folder or use your manila folder if you want.
4. Also, fill out blue citation sheets for the info you will use so you can cite your sources later.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play or running crew work.
1. Directions for evening performance, school plays and schedule.
2. Crew Work / Practice
3. Acting Crew 1 Performs TONIGHT!! Be here by 6:30.

12-14: Wednesday:
Speech
TIWL: to find research (logos) for my Public Service Announcement.
1. Library - Day 2. Find research for your PSA topic. SAVE info you find in your computer folder. Also, fill out blue citation sheets for the info you will use.
2. When ready, begin typing your PSA using the Motivated Sequence.
3. PSAs will be due Friday, when we return from Christmas break.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play or running crew work.
1. Directions for school plays and schedule.
2. Crew Work / Practice
3. Acting Crew 2 Performs TONIGHT!! Be here by 6:30.

12-15: Thursday (and Friday 12-16 for afternoon classes):

Speech
TIWL: to type or write my Public Service Announcement and create Power Point slide(s).
1. Library - Day 3. a) Type your PSA b) Add your Bibliography (title it Bibliography, Works Cited, or Sources.) c) Create Power Point(s) d) Create outlined cards to use when presenting.


Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and say my lines without my script.
1. Perform the play in the gym!

Friday, December 2, 2011

Agenda for December 5-9

12-5: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: to be an active listener during speeches and to deliver my speech to the best of my ability.
1. **QOD time 5 minutes - Fill in or study your green study guide for test #3! DUE THIS Thursday. Don't forget the pictures or symbols! TEST FRIDAY!
2. Vocal warm-ups.
3. Continue Speeches to Inform.
4. Audience – Write 2 out of 3 of the preview points for each speech, rate the speech on a 1-10 scale and give your reasons why.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and say my lines without my script.
1. Run through the play in cafeteria. Use all props and sound!!
2. Crew work for those not acting or with no job.
3. Costume try-on day Wednesday!

12-6 Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to be an active listener during speeches and to deliver my speech to the best of my ability.
1. **QOD time 5 minutes - Fill in or study your green study guide for test #3! DUE THIS THURSDAY. Don't forget the pictures or symbols! TEST FRIDAY!
2. Vocal warm-ups.
3. Continue Speeches to Inform.
4. Audience – Write 2 out of 3 of the preview points for each speech, rate the speech on a 1-10 scale and give your reasons why.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and say my lines without my script.
1. Run through the play in cafeteria. Use all props and sound!!
2. Crew work for those not acting or with no job.
3. Costume try-on day tomorrow!

12-7 Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to be an active listener during speeches and to deliver my speech to the best of my ability.
1. **QOD time 5 minutes - Fill in or study your green study guide for test #3! DUE THURSDAY. Don't forget the pictures or symbols! TEST FRIDAY!
2. Vocal warm-ups.
3. Finish Speeches to Inform.
4. Audience – Write 2 out of 3 of the preview points for each speech, rate the speech on a 1-10 scale and give your reasons why.
5. Unit 3 Test Friday. Study tonight!!

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while trying on costumes or running crew work.
1. Costume and make-up try-on day. Follow directions for a grade.

12-8-Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to review for Unit 3 test and to learn basic persuasion info for last speech (PSA).
1. **QOD time 5 minutes - Fill in or study your green study guide for test #3! Turn in TOMORROW. Don't forget the pictures or symbols! TEST TOMORROW!
2. Test Review
3. Begin Persuasion Unit. PSA and topic info. Choose a topic to research for a 60 second PSA.
4. Unit 3 Test tomorrow. Study tonight!!

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and say my lines without my script.
1. Run through the play in cafeteria. Use all props and sound!!
2. Crew work for those not acting or with no job.

12-9 Friday:

Speech
TIWL: to prove that I studied for the test by choosing the correct test answers.
1. Turn in green Study Guides.
2. Unit 3 Test
3. When finished, begin Persuasion Questions - Chapter 21 from the book. Starts on page 450.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and say my lines without my script.
1. Read dress rehearsal instructions.
2. Run through the end of the play in the cafeteria. Use all props and sound!! -

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Agenda for Nov 28-Dec 2

11-28: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: to use the Formula for typing my speech.
1. No QOD today. Get out your yellow Formula for Writing Speeches.
2. Library- Day 4- Begin typing your speech and/or Works Cited page today. Use the Formula for Writing Speeches. Label sections in the margins. If time, create your visual aid. 10 points for use of time.
3. By the end of the hour tomorrow, you will need to have finished typing your manuscript, Bibliography (Works Cited,) and visual aid. If time, outline your cards. Speech presentations begin this Friday, Dec. 2.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play or running crew work.
1. Crew work or practice your lines WITHOUT SCRIPTS!

11-29 Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to use the Formula for typing my speech & to finish creating my bibliography & visual aid.
1. No QOD today. Get out your yellow Formula for Writing Speeches and the gold colored Speech to Inform Directions.
2. Library- LAST DAY- Finish typing your speech and/or Works Cited page today. Use the Formula for Writing Speeches. Label sections in the margins. Finish your visual aid. 10 points for use of time.
3. By the end of the hour today you will need to have finished your manuscript, visual aid and Bibliography (Works Cited,) and outlined cards if time. Speeches begin on Friday, Dec. 2.
4. If all of the above is finished get a study guide for Unit Test 3 from Mrs. Cox.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play or running crew work.
1. Crew work or practice your lines WITHOUT SCRIPTS!

11/30: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to evaluate my classmates and my delivery.
1. Practice your speech with a partner OR write your outlined cards if you are not done.
2. Watch and evaluate your last delivery plus at least 6 other classmates.
3. Speeches are due this FRIDAY.
4. If time, fill in study guides for Unit Test 3.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play or running crew work.1. Crew work or practice your lines WITHOUT SCRIPTS!

12-1: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to review and remember terms and concepts for the Unit 3 test.
1. Practice your speech once with a partner.
2. Review organizational patterns and add Motivated Sequence.
3. Fill in Unit 3 Study Guide.
4. SPEECHES ARE DUE AND BEGIN TOMORROW!!

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play or running crew work.1. Crew work or practice your lines WITHOUT SCRIPTS!

12-2: Friday:

Speech
TIWL: to be an active listener during speeches and to deliver my speech to the best of my ability.
1. **QOD time 5 minutes - Fill in or study your green study guide for test #3! DUE WEDNESDAY. Don't forget the pictures or symbols!
2. Vocal warm-ups.
3. Audience – Write 2 out of 3 of the preview points for each speech, rate the speech on a 1-10 scale and give your reason why.
4. Begin Speeches to Inform.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play or running crew work.
1. Crew work or practice your lines WITHOUT SCRIPTS!
2. New memorization grades given starting Monday!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Agenda for November 14-18

11-14: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: how to select a topic and organize a research folder.
1. QOD - Before selecting an informational topic for a speech what should
you consider?
***** Pass back past papers.
2. Read Informative Speech Directions and Evaluation.
3. Get out envelopes and create Research Folders.
4. Peruse topic lists for upcoming 2-4 minute Speech to Inform (due right after
Thanksgiving, Friday, Dec. 2).
5. Choose a topic by tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest.
6. Turn in envelopes tomorrow or Wednesday for points!
7. USE IT: Write in 2-3 topics (or more) that would work for your information speech.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play
or running crew work.
1. Practice the play without scripts if you can in the cafeteria.
Memorization grades start today.
2. Memorize at home!!!

11-15: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: how to create a visual aid and how to paraphrase research.
1. QOD - What main items should you consider when creating a visual aid?
2. Visual Aid Information/Examples
3. Turn in envelops and topic sign-up.
4. Copyright, plagiarism and paraphrasing lesson. Take notes on your folder.
5. Write the "USE IT."

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play
or running crew work.
1. Gather all props and sound to run while practicing the play.
2. Practice the play without scripts if you can. Memorization grades today.
3. Memorize at home!!!

11-16: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to paraphrase without plagiarism and to cite my source.
1. QOD –– Why might internet websites be a bad place to look for research?
2. TOPIC SIGN UP.
3. Hand out folders. Add places to look for preview points and how to check
reliability of websites.
4. Proceed to the library for Database review. On an index card, paraphrase at
least one piece of support for your information speech in the library and place it
in one of your research folder envelopes.
5. Write the source info on a blue source sheet and place it in your research folder;
(Option 2: If the database article gives you the exact citation, copy and paste
it to a Word document and save it in your computer folder.)
6. 10 points for your use of time each day in the library.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play
or running crew work.
1. Gather all props and sound to run while practicing the play.
2. Practice the play without scripts if you can. Memorization grades start
today.
3. Memorize at home!!!

11-17: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to review how to create bibliographies and to paraphrase without plagiarism.
1. QOD - From which North databases might you find information for your
topic. (List your topic and the databases)
2. Bibliography notes.
3. Library Day 2- north side.
4. On index cards or paper, paraphrase more support for your information speech
in the library.
Write the source info on a blue source sheets and place it in your research folder.
5. 10 points for your use of time.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play
or running crew work.
1. Gather all props and sound to run while practicing the play.
2. Practice the play without scripts if you can. Memorization grades start
today.
3. Memorize at home!!!

11-18: Friday:

Speech
TIWL: to use databases, books, and internet to find info for our speech to inform
and to cite the sources I find.
1. QOD - What is the general order of most items in a citation for a
bibliography. (Hint: 1. Author's last name . . . .)
3. Library- Day 3 - Research your topic and collect source info on information
you will use. Show to Mrs. Cox by end of hour for 10 pts.
4. When done researching, begin to type your speech.
Reread your orange Information Speech Directions
and use your yellow Formula for Writing Speeches!
5. By the end of the hour on Tuesday after Thanksgiving you will need to
have finished your manuscript, visual aid and Bibliography
(Works Cited) and outlined cards if time. Speeches begin Friday, Dec.2.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play
or running crew work.
1. Gather all props and sound to run while practicing the play.
2. Practice the play without scripts if you can. Memorization grades start
today.
3. Memorize at home!!!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Agenda for November 7-11

11-7: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: to practice my vocal/visual delivery for my speech tomorrow.
1. QOD – What is one delivery component you need work on and describe a plan to help with it. 2. Turn in last Thursday’s Delivery Plans for check-off.
3. Delivery components practice. (Use blue delivery papers)
4. Practice your speech with a partner using components.
5 . Speeches begin TOMORROW! Practice tonight!

Theatre I
TIWL: (stage crew) to think about back stage possibilities while blocking the play(actors) and to learn my positions on the stage.
1. Block the play (cast 2) and write blocking on your script.
2. Continue to think about back stage goals and plans.

11-8: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to deliver an organized speech with all sections and with ENTHUSIASM.
1. QOD – Which types of support did you use in your speech? Give an example of one of them and tell how you worded it
.
2. Get out your manuscripts and cards.
3. Vocal warm-ups.
4. Begin Song and Artist Speeches.

Theatre I
TIWL: (stage crew) to think about back stage possibilities while blocking the play(actors) and to learn my positions on the stage.
1. Finish blocking the play (cast 2) and write blocking on your script.
2. Continue to think about back stage goals and plans.
3. Memorize at home!!!

11-9: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to deliver an organized speech with all sections and with ENTHUSIASM.
1. QOD – Are you using manuscript, impromptu, or extemporaneous delivery for this speech? Explain.
2. Vocal warm-ups.
3. Continue Song and Artist Speeches.

Theatre I
TIWL: to stay in character and behave maturely while practicing the play or running crew work.
1. Crew work.
2. Memorize at home!!!

11-10: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to deliver an organized speech with all sections and with ENTHUSIASM.
1. QOD - Which organizational pattern did you use for your speech? Explain why by using your preview.
2. Vocal warm-ups.
3. Continue Song and Artist Speech.

Theatre I
TIWL: to continue back stage crew work.
1. Continue back stage plan and crew work. Share your progress with the class.
2. Memorize at home!!!

11-11: Friday:

Speech
TIWL: to deliver an organized speech with all sections and with ENTHUSIASM.
1. NO QOD TODAY --- Heads up! Begin contemplating a topic for a research based informative speech. Bring 4 letter size envelopes next week.
2. Vocal warm-ups.
3. Finish Song and Artist Speeches.

Theatre I
TIWL: to continue back stage crew work.
1. Continue back stage crew work.
2. Share your progress with the class.
3. Memorize at home!!!

Friday, October 28, 2011

Agenda for Oct. 31 - November 4

10-31: Monday:

Speech

TIWL: to organize an informative speech and outline note cards.
1. QOD - What are the 3 keys items to include in a conclusion?
2. Library: Finish typing your speech with all the sections as described in the
Formula for Writing Speeches.
3. Transfer key words and phrases to outlined cards.
4. LABEL THE SECTIONS OUTSIDE THE MARGINS WHEN FINISHED.
Also, give Mrs. Cox a copy when finished.
5. Also, make sure your examples from the yellow Formula packet have been
filled in since it will be graded Wednesday.

Theatre I

TIWL: (stage crew) to write back stage possibilities while blocking
the play and to learn my positions on the stage.
1. Finish blocking the play and write blocking on your script. EVERYONE.
2. New seating chart.
3. Choose a crew chairperson. Begin writing back stage goals and plans.

11-1: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to understand the basic delivery components
1. QOD - List several items you feel are important for a great speech
delivery.
2. View speech evaluation - delivery section.
3. Delivery Notes
4. Watch great delivery examples.
5. PRACTICE YOUR MANUSCRIPT or OUTLINE TONIGHT.
6. Also, make sure your yellow Formula packet has been filled in with examples
since it will be graded Wednesday - TOMORROW.

Theatre I

TIWL: read back stage responsibilities and write a plan for your crew.
1. Read the responsibilities of each back stage crew and share summaries with
the class.
2. Begin writing back stage plan.
3. Memorize at home!!!

11-2: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to evaluate my vocal delivery and visual delivery.
1. QOD – Which delivery components are body language and which are paralanguage.
Give one example of each.
2. Hand back past papers. TURN IN YOUR YELLOW PACKETS.
3. Film, watch and evaluate your delivery.
4. If time, discuss exercises for improving delivery.
5. Homework - Practice your speech tonight!

Theatre I
TIWL: back stage crews and begin a writing plan for your crew.
1. Finish sharing summaries with the class.
2. Continue writing back stage plan.
3. Memorize at home!!!

11-3: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to practice improving my vocal/visual delivery and write a plan to improve.
1. QOD – What is the difference between a thesis and a preview?
**** Pass back yellow Formula for Organizing Speeches.
2. Read and practice how to improve delivery.
3. Write your delivery plan for improvement.
4. Make sure Mrs. Cox has checked off your delivery plan before you leave.
5. Speeches begin Tuesday. Practice!!

Theatre I
TIWL: to continue developing the plan for your back stage crew.
1. Continue writing back stage plan. Share your progress with the class.
2. Memorize at home!!!

11-4: Friday: NO SCHOOL - TEACHER CONFERENCES.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Agenda for October 24-28

10-24: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: to use effective group skills to accomplish our task and to review for test.
1. QOD - Explain the difference between norming and performing in groups.
2. Test Tomorrow!!! Turn in Study Guides on test day.
3. Practice "KISSES" (group skills) while presenting Mandalas.
4. Test review. TEST TOMORROW - STUDY TONIGHT!
5. Song and Artist Speech coming up. Lyrics due Wednesday/Thursday!

Theatre I
TIWL: to evaluate my use of space with slightly exaggerated mouth and body
movements.
1. Finish performing lip syncs.
2. Hand out evaluation papers.
3. Continue lip sync evaluations. Watch 2 minutes of each lip sync, then
evaluate. BE SURE TO LEAVE ONE BLOCK TO EVALUATE YOURSELF.

10-25: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to prove I know speech information by reading the test carefully and selecting
the best answers.
1. QOD - Do most classroom small groups use formal or informal leaders?
Explain why.
2. Group KISSES evaluations.
3. Turn in Study Guide.
4. UNIT TEST.
5. Song and Artist Speech coming up. Lyrics due tomorrow or Thursday at the latest!

Theatre I
TIWL: to begin the reading rehearsal.
1. Announce play cast and back stage crews.
2. Begin first reading rehearsal.
3. Begin memorizing your parts at home!

10-26: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to organize an informative speech
1. QOD - What should an introductory paragraph for a good speech include?
2. Read directions and timeline for first formal speech about a song and artist.
3. Turn in lyrics. Due today or tomorrow!
4. Begin Group Speech Organization Unit
a. Read and compile group information on the Formula for Writing Speeches.

Theatre I
TIWL: to view stage positions, lights, curtains, etc. and finish the reading rehearsal.
1. Read theater etiquette.
2. Visit the stage. Learn the lights and stage positions.
3. New seating chart.
4. Finish reading rehearsal. If time, begin blocking rehearsal.
Mark your blocking in your script!

10-27: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to organize an informative speech
1. QOD - Select one of the six hooks and write a possible attention device for
your song and artist speech.
2. Finish compiling Group Speech Organization assignment.
3. Go to library to research and type your own Song and Artist speech.

Theatre I
TIWL: (stage crew) to write back stage crew ideas on script while blocking the play
(actors) and to memorize and write my positions on the stage.
1. Block the play and write blocking on your script.
EVERYONE.
2. Also, write in ideas for back stage crews such as lighting ideas, sounds needed,
props needed, costumes and make-up necessary, etc.

10-28: Friday:

Speech
TIWL: to organize an informative speech and to continue typing or writing my
song and artist speech.
1. QOD - What is a preview and where is it located in a speech?
2. Read conclusion information. Write a short conclusion for your group speech.
3. Library: Continue typing or writing your speech with ALL the sections necessary.
Follow the Formula for Writing Speeches.
**** 10 POINTS FOR YOUR USE OF TIME IN THE LIBRARY!
4. Bring cards for outlining your speech on Monday. Last day in library on Monday.

Theatre I
TIWL: (stage crew) to write back stage crew ideas on script while blocking the play
(actors) and to memorize and write my positions on the stage.
1. Block the play and write blocking on your script.
EVERYONE.
2. Also, write in ideas for back stage crews such as lighting ideas, sounds needed,
props needed, costumes and make-up necessary, etc.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Agenda for October 17-21

10-17: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: to identify and practice the steps of conflict resolution.
1. nonwritten QOD – Which step of Dewey's conflict resolution do you feel would be
the most difficult to accomplish? Explain.
2. Unit 2 Test in 7 days. Fill in study guide during QOD time this week. Test will
cover Perceptions & Misperceptions, Interpersonal Vocabulary & Skills, and Group
Roles and Stages. Study Guides are due Friday.
3. Continue Group Communication Unit. (Practice KISSES!)
a. Correct Conflict Resolution papers.
b. Share Conflict Resolution in groups.
4. HOMEWORK - Dominoes interview reflections are due TOMORROW!
5. If time, work on test study quide.

Theater 1:
TIWL: to understand the basics of play rehearsals and to select a backstage crew.
1. Warm up.
2. Read The Play’s the Thing and select backstage crews and acting parts.
3. Schedule lip syncs for tomorrow.
4. Auditions this week – Wednesday and Thursday after school!!

10-18: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to identify the four major group stages.
1. QOD – FILL IN YOUR STUDY GUIDES. TEST in ONE WEEK. Study guides due
this Friday.
2. Turn in your Dominoes interview reflections.
3. Transition Activities
a. Hand out past papers.
b. Reflect and fill out the Group Roles Awareness papers. Turn them in.
c. FINISH any last job interviews.
4. Continue Group Communication Unit. (Practice KISSES!)
a. Group Stages notes.
b. Practice group stages with Crippled Ship activity.
5. Begin thinking about a topic for a 2-3 minute Song and Artist Speech.
We will organize this speech next week and perform it the week after.
Find a song with lyrics (appropriate for school!) that represent you.

Theatre I
TIWL: to use my space with slightly exaggerated mouth and body movements.
1. Warm up.
2. Begin performing lip syncs!
3. Schedule lip syncs for tomorrow.
4. Auditions this week – Wednesday and Thursday after school!!

10-19: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to use effective group skills to accomplish our task and to learn how to
use task, maintenance and leadership roles.
1. Test Tuesday. Fill in study guide during QOD time this week. Due Friday.
2. Pass back past papers.
3. Group Communication Unit. (Practice KISSES!)
a. Begin Group Mandala activity practicing task, maintenance & leadership roles.
4. Think about a topic for a 2-3 minute Song and Artist Speech.
We will organize this speech next week and perform it the week after.
Find a song with lyrics (appropriate for school!) that represent you.

Theatre I
TIWL: to use my space with slightly exaggerated mouth and body movements.
1. Warm up.
2. Continue performing lip syncs!
3. Auditions TONIGHT!

10-20: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to use effective group skills (KISSES/TASK/MAINTENANCE) to accomplish
our task.
1. Test Tuesday. Fill in study guide during QOD time this week. Due tomorrow!
2. Continue Group Communication Unit. ---- Practice KISSES!
a. Continue Group Mandala activity

Theatre I
TIWL: to use my space with slightly exaggerated mouth and body movements.
1. Warm up.
2. Finish performing lip syncs!
3. Auditions TONIGHT!

10-21: Friday:


Speech
TIWL: to use effective group skills to accomplish our task
1. Test Tuesday. Fill in study guide during QOD time this week. Turn in on test day.
2. Continue Group Communication Unit. ---- Practice KISSES!
a. Continue Group Mandala activity. Be ready to present at the beginning of
class on Monday.

Theatre I
TIWL: to evaluate my use of space with slightly exaggerated mouth and body
movements.
1. Hand out evaluation papers. Read directions from one block.
2. Begin lip sync evaluations. Watch 90 seconds (or more) of each lip sync, then
evaluate. BE SURE TO LEAVE ONE BLOCK TO EVALUATE YOURSELF.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Agenda for October 10-14

10-10: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: to practice strategies for effective interpersonal communication.
1. QOD - How do you "show" that you are assertive and sincere during
your interview?
2. Finish performing interviews while practicing effective interpersonal strategies.
3. Put your name on your green Interpersonal Skills Assignment notes and turn in.

Theatre I
TIWL: to select a holiday play and monolog for audition.
1. Finish reading and vote on play.
2. Select a monolog.
3. Audition Sign-ups.
4. Bring music tomorrow !!! 30 sec. of lip syncs due!

10-11: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to investigate the relationship between responsibility and group communication.
1. QOD – List some elements of a productive group.
2. Any absentee interview performances will finish tomorrow.
3. Begin Group Communication Unit. (Practice KISSES!)
a. New seating chart and groups. Trust chair group activity.
b. Watch Dominos DVD. Then contribute to the group activity to prove you can
be responsible. Share your findings.
4. Watch summary of Dominos. If time, hand out interview homework. Due in one
week, Tuesday.
5. Write the “Use it.”

Theatre I
TIWL: to slightly exaggerate mouth and body movements for an engaging
lip sync.
1. 30 second lip sync practice videotaped
2. students do evaluation papers -- please use ONE SIDE of the paper only.

10-12: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to identify types of group roles.
1. QOD – Set a goal. Write one of the “KISSES” group skills you will try to improve as a group member.
2. Pass back past papers. (Hand out interview sheets?)
3. Unit 2 Test in 10 days. Fill in study guide during QOD time next week. Test will
cover Perceptions & Misperceptions, Interpersonal Vocabulary & Skills, and
Group Roles and Stages.
4. Continue Group Communication Unit. (Practice KISSES!)
a. Candy contest- Fill in Group Role Charts.
5. Dominoes interview reflections are due Tuesday.

Theatre I
TIWL: to slightly exaggerate mouth and body movements for an engaging
lip sync.
1. Finish 30 second lip sync practice
videotaped and evaluations -- please use ONE SIDE of the paper only.
2. Watch and evaluate yourself.

10-13: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to identify and use types and styles of leadership.
1. QOD – List two group task roles and one maintenance role that you feel
are really important. Explain why.
2. REMINDER: Unit 2 Test in 9 days. You will have time to fill in study guide during QOD time next week as well as today. Test will cover Perceptions & Misperceptions, Interpersonal Vocabulary & Skills, and Group Roles and Stages.
2. Continue Group Communication Unit. (Practice KISSES!)
a. Hand out Unit 2 Study Guide in order to accomplish letter b. (Study Guides
are due next Friday, 10/21)
b. Group leadership notes and role play styles.
3. Dominoes interview reflections are due Tuesday.

Theatre I
TIWL: to decide ways I can improve my lip sync
1. Finish performing any 30 second lip sync practices.
2. Finish watching videotape.
3. Write last evaluations. Distribute evaluations to classmates.
4. Examine your evaluations and write an improvement plan.
5. Final lip sync performances begin on TUESDAY.
6. Auditions for holiday play are next Wednesday and Thursday after school.

10-14: Friday:

Speech
TIWL: to list and practice steps of conflict resolution.
1. QOD – Which style of leadership do you use in most group work situations.
Explain.
2. Continue Group Communication Unit. (Practice KISSES!)
a. Begin notes and producing examples of conflict resolution steps in groups.
b. Share your conflicts in front of the class if time. Each person should
share at least one step.
3. Unit 2 Test in 8 days. Use next week’s QOD time to fill in study guide.
4. Dominoes interview reflections are due Tuesday! Do your interviews!

Theatre I
TIWL: to decide ways I can improve my lip sync
1. Practice tongue twisters to exaggerate mouth movement in preparation for lip
sync.
2. Practice mirroring big movements to music.
3. Theater games if time.
4. Be ready to perform lip syncs on TUESDAY with costumes.
5. Auditions next week – Wednesday and Thursday after school!!

Friday, September 30, 2011

Agenda for October 3-7

10-3: Monday:

Speech


TIWL: to visualize and practice effective interpersonal communication vocabulary &
strategies.
1. QOD – (Add to last week's) What does the word misperception mean? (Don’t
use the words perceive or perception in the definition.)
2. HOMEWORK – Mirror Interview reflection sheets are due tomorrow.
3. Discuss and visualize vocabulary examples of duration, intimacy, & protocol.
4. Begin notes and practicing interpersonal skills through job interview assignment.
5. Write “Use it.”

Theatre I
TIWL: to evaluate and read a possible holiday play.
1. List the qualities of a good play for our class.
2. Read aloud choice #1 holiday play.
3. Auditions will be Oct. 19 & 20 (Wednesday or Thursday after school).

10-4: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: strategies for effective interpersonal communication.
1. QOD – Give an example of a person you may have known for a long
duration, but have low intimacy. Explain why.
2. Answer job interview questions and practice effective interpersonal strategies
with a partner.
3. Begin job interviews while practicing effective interpersonal strategies.
4. Use it.

Theatre I
TIWL: to evaluate and read a possible holiday play.
1. Read aloud choice #2 holiday play.
2. Auditions will be Oct. 19 & 20 (Wednesday or Thursday after school).

10-5: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to practice strategies for effective interpersonal communication.
1. QOD – Explain why assertiveness and tact are both important for
effective communication.
2. Continue presenting job interview and effective communication strategies.
3. Do Use it. Turn in QODs.

Theatre I
TIWL: to evaluate and read a possible holiday play.
1. Read aloud choice #3 holiday play.
2. Vote on best play.
3. Auditions will be Oct. 19 & 20 (Wednesday or Thursday after school).

10-6: Thursday:
In-service Day / No School

10-7: Friday:
No School – Teacher Furlough Day

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Agenda for September 26-30

9-26: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: the meaning and creation of our perceptions.
1. QOD – What do you think perception is and how is it formed?
Skip a line and add "Use it:" after the Book information each day for closure.
2. Begin Interpersonal Communication Unit with perceptions discussion.
3. Watch Right From the Start video and fill in the guide.
4. Write the “Use it.” Write one thing you learned in class today about
communication that you could use outside of class. This does NOT
necessarily have anything to do with the QOD!

Theatre I
TIWL: to show two different emotions with my body and facial expressions.
1. Emotion warm-ups.
2. Lip sync lyrics due Wednesday or before!
3. Finish performing Double Image
4. Begin Evolving Emotions Directions

9-27: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to understand the formation of perceptions and to evaluate my own
self-concept and how it relates to my communication.
1. QOD –– So far, what is the overall message of the Right From the
Start
video?
2. Finish Right From the Start video and guide. Discuss and turn them in.
4. Begin Self-Relection and discuss.
5. Write the “Use it.” Write one thing you learned in class today about
communication that you could use outside of class. This does NOT
necessarily have anything to do with the QOD!

Theatre I
TIWL: to show two different emotions with my body and facial expressions.
1. Hand back past papers.
2. Lip sync lyrics due tomorrow!
3. Begin performing Evolving Emotions.

9-28: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to evaluate my own self-concept and how it relates to my
communication.
1. QOD – Have you ever used negative self-talk to bring yourself
down? Explain what happened. (If you have never used
negative self talk explain how you stay so positive.)
2. Reflect and fill in your Self-Relection sheet, discuss & turn in.
3. Watch Mirror DVD and take interview sheet home to fill out.
4. Write the “Use it.”

Theatre I
TIWL: to show two different emotions with my body and facial expressions.
1. Warm-up.
2. Turn in lip sync lyrics. 30 second practice this Tuesday!
3. Continue performing Evolving Emotions.

9-29: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to reflect upon common misperceptions of others
1. QOD – Give an example of a time you used or were the recipient of a
snap judgment.
(Keep QODs and add next week's
3 days to them.)
2. Discuss Mirror interview sheets. Due next week - Monday or Tuesday
3. Group exploration of common Misperceptions of Others and
How to Correct Them
. Fill in the accompanying guide ina group.
4. Strengthen positive self-esteem through String group activity.
5. Write "Use it."

Theatre I
TIWL: to practice projection and articulation
1. 30 second taped lip sync practice this Tuesday! That means you need
your MUSIC!!
2. Projection and articulation exercises outside.

9/30: Friday

TEAM DAY

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Agenda for September 19-23

9-19: Monday:

Speech:

TIWL: to write important information about listening.
1. QOD – List some of the negative results that occur when students
do not actively listen in class or at home.
2. Read through Developing Positive Listening Skills guide. Then fill in
the guide during the DVD.
3. Chapter 1-4 Test Thursday!
Study chapter questions (pink sandwich) and QODs. Gather papers.
Make flash cards for more difficult terms.
4. We will correct your pink Listening Word Hunt tomorrow.

Theatre I
TIWL: to cooperate in a mature manner and participate in movement.
1. Group warm-ups.
2. Get in your groups and decide on the best two machines to perform.
3. Practice Group Machines and perform when ready.

9-20: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to show an understanding of the levels of listening.
1. QOD – List one physical, one mental, and one cultural barrier
to listening.
2. Finish Chap. 4 Listening Word Hunt (pink) and grade.
3. Discuss yesterday's DVD.
4. Role play levels of listening.
5. Chapter 1-4 Test Thursday!
Study chapter questions and QODs. Gather papers.
Make flash cards for more difficult terms.

Theatre I
TIWL: to show a clear pantomime.
1. Read lip sync directions. Lyrics due in 9 days!
2. Watch previous lip syncs.

9-21: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to review for Chap 1-4 Test
1. QOD – What is the difference between listening for information and
critical listening? Give an example of each.
2. Hand back all papers.
3. Play Stay and Stray Cafe -- (reviewing the listening levels)
4. Test Jeopardy review– You will have to draw the communication model
on the test!
5. TEST IS TOMORROW! STUDY YOUR PINK SANDWICH!!!

Theatre I
TIWL: to show a clear pantomime.
1. Hand back all past papers.
2. Lip sync lyrics due Wednesday, 9/28!
3. Pantomimes - What's in the box?
4. Double Image directions and homework assignment.

9-22: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to select the best choices on the Chap 1-4 test.
1. QOD – Give an example of an emphatic gesture and a
descriptive gesture.
2. Chapter 1-4 Test - You will need one sheet of paper and a #2 pencil.
When finished, place the test and answer sheet in 2 piles on the front table.
Place your essay sheet in the class basket.

Theatre I
TIWL: to show a clear pantomime with details and to focus so I can repeat
another’s pantomime.
1. Warm-ups and begin performing Double Image.
2. Lip sync lyrics due Wednesday, 9/28!

9-23:Friday:

Speech
TIWL: to practice and show active listening
1. QOD – What are the main qualities involved in active listening?
Turn in QODs.
2. Listen and speak using the Hot Topic Listening Activity.

Theatre I
TIWL: to show a clear pantomime with details and to focus so I can repeat
another’s pantomime.
1. Warm-ups and continue performing Double Image.
2. Lip sync lyrics due THIS Wednesday, 9/29!

Friday, September 9, 2011

Agenda September 12-16

9-12: Monday:

Speech
TIWL: to use the communication model terms in a poster or Power Point slide.
1. QOD - (None today. We will begin Tuesday this week.)
2. Go to library with partner. Create poster today or your Power Point or type
your manuscript.
3. Double check your manuscript and make sure you have included all
vocabulary words underlined with explanations or examples.
4. Mrs. Cox will also need one copy of your manuscript by tomorrow.
5. Power Points need to be saved in the Homework Dropoff folder!!
See directions.
6. If time, practice using your manuscript and pointing
to your poster or power point.
7. Speeches begin tomorrow. Practice with your partner!
8. 10 points for your use of time today!
9. Formulate a “Use it” answer.

Theatre I
TIWL: to visualize Jabberwocky for memorization
1. Continue memorizing Jabberwocky 3rd stanza.
2. 4 stanzas due tomorrow! TEST ON THURSDAY.
3. Watch Alice in Wonderland.

9-13: Tuesday:

Speech
TIWL: to practice using the poster and script with my partner.
1. QOD – Give an example of a context for your favorite movie or T.V. show.
2. Finish your project in the library.
2. Practice using your manuscript while pointing to your poster or power point.
3. Have your green vocabulary page out and ready to be graded.
4. Speeches begin today and tomorrow after practicing and vocal warm-ups.
5. Formulate a “Use it” answer.

Theatre I
TIWL: to visualize Jabberwocky for memorization
1. Continue Jabberwocky 4rd stanza. Mini quiz on these 4 stanzas.
2. 5 stanzas due tomorrow! TEST ON THURSDAY.
3. Continue watching Alice in Wonderland.

9-14: Wednesday:

Speech
TIWL: to review communication model terms and to be an attentive audience
member.
1. QOD - Give an example of how you encoded a message recently.
2. Vocal warm-ups and present Communication Model Speeches.
3. Formulate a “Use it” answer.

Theatre I
TIWL: to visualize Jabberwocky for memorization
1. Continue Jabberwocky 5rd stanza.
2. 6th stanza due tomorrow! TEST TOMORROW.
3. Finish watching Alice in Wonderland.

9-15: Thursday:

Speech
TIWL: to be a good audience member by listening attentively.
1. QOD _- Explain why the communication model speeches are either
public (one to group) or mass communication.
2. Vocal warm-ups and present Communication Model speeches.
3. Begin Listening Unit with listening exercise.
4. If time, read and fill in the Listening Word Hunt from Chapter 4.
5. Formulate a “Use it” answer.

Theatre I
TIWL: how to clearly pantomime
1. Jabberwocky Test
2. Create Machines homework - DUE TOMORROW!
3. Pantomime exercises.

9-16: Friday:

Speech
TIWL: to comprehend and remember listening terms.
1. QOD – Explain why paralanguage is considered nonverbal
communication and give 2 examples.
2. Hand back all past papers.
3. Present LAST Speeches.
4. Fill in Chapter 4 Listening Word Hunt. Anything not done is homework.
5. Chapter 1-4 Test next Thursday!
Study Chap 1 & 3 vocab (pink), Communication Model vocab (green),
Listening Word Hunt (pink) and QODs. The pink sandwich!!
6. Formulate a “Use it” answer. Turn in your QODs.

Theatre I
TIWL: to cooperate in a mature manner and participate in movement.
1. Get out your machines homework and place on your desk.
2. Get in your groups and decide on the best two machines to perform.
3. Practice Group Machines and perform if time.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Agenda for September 5-9, 2011

9-5: Monday:
No School – Labor Day


9-6: Tuesday:
Speech
TIWL: to understand and draw representations of basic communication terms.
1. QOD – Do you think text messaging is verbal or nonverbal
communication? Explain.
2. Finish last speeches.
3. Begin Chapter 1&3 Definition Sheets Turn in the sheets.

Theatre I
TIWL: to cooperate in a mature manner and participate in movement.
1. Begin Charades in partners.

9-7: Wednesday:
Speech
TIWL: more basic communication terms
1. QOD –– If you had to choose, would you rather work in public or
mass communication and why?
2. Group work on vocabulary memory strategy.
3. Correct Chapter 1 questions.
4. Begin Communication Model Speech instructions. Due Tuesday, 9/13.
See sample manuscript and poster.
a. create examples of vocabulary

Theatre I
TIWL: to cooperate in a mature manner and participate in movement.
1. Individual Charades - Audience graded on focusing. Participants graded on
participating and following the Charades instructions.

9-8: Thursday:
Speech
TIWL: to use the communication model terms in a script with my partner.
1. QOD – Give one example of a time you experienced intrapersonal
communication.
2. Read directions for Communication Model Partner Speech
a. Read sample manuscript and view grading rubric
b. Select a partner
c. Fill out Communication Model Script Set Up sheet
d. Decide on the types of pictures you will need for your poster and bring them
tomorrow!! Or discuss what you want on your Power Point slide.

Theatre I
TIWL: to learn memorization techniques AND to cooperate in a mature manner
and participate in movement.
1. Begin Jabberwocky
2. 2 stanzas due tomorrow!
3. More movement exercises.

9-9: Friday:
Speech
TIWL: to use the communication model terms in a manuscript.
1. QOD - Give an example of using proxemics to communicate at
school.
( * * * Finish speeches of absentees.)
2. Finish filling out Communication Model Script Set Up sheet ---
(at least your character names and context).
3. Write a draft of your script with ALL the vocabulary words included.
Begin with the context!
4. If you finish your manuscript, show Mrs. Cox, then begin creating your
poster or designing Power Point slide.
5. Speeches begin Tuesday. Practice your script over the weekend!
6. 10 points for your use of time today!

Theatre I
TIWL: to learn memorization techniques AND to cooperate in a mature manner
and participate in movement.
1. Continue Jabberwocky.
2. Stanza 3 due Monday!
3. More movement and pantomime exercises.