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 27, 2011
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!!!
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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!!
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