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!