Debate I and II

 

Monday, May 4, 2009

 

¯    Original monologues due Wednesday

¯    Choose a funny impromptu topic and write a speech.

¯    Present speeches to class

 

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 

 

¯    Choose a serious impromptu topic and write a speech

¯    Present speeches to the class

¯    Go over rhetoric terms (test on Friday)

 

Wednesday, May, 6, 2009

 

¯    Turn in typed original monologues

¯    Give students an article and a question

¯    Take a stand on the issue and write a speech

¯    Begin presenting speeches

 

Thursday, May 7, 2009

 

¯    Continue to present extemp speeches

 

Friday, May 8, 2009

 

¯    Rhetoric terms test

¯    Rules for reading a poem.

¯    Choose a poem suitable for a wedding

¯    Write a best man/maid or honor speech which includes the poem of your choice