October 24, 2012

Hi, Friends.  Welcome back.

To make sure we are all on the same track, let me reiterate the homework that is due TODAY.  You needed to have a detailed outline of both sides of your issue.  In addition to your outlines, you needed to have an abstract for these outlines; an abstract is a sneak peak paragraph at your discussion.

Your homework for next week is to pick onside of your argument, create speaker cards, record your speech using one of the programs I show you today, and write a 3x5 of reflection according to the rubric we use in class.  (Obviously, you won't make a notes about body language and appearance.)

Today's Tasks
1- Let's review the rubric I created based off of our last session.  See attached document below.  I have also provided you a hard copy for reference.  Does this rubric meet our needs?

2- Fallacies: What are they?  How can I avoid them?

Check out this video.



Using your phones, find a video that demonstrates the use of fallacious argumentation.  Be prepare to explain the fallacy and provide rationale.

Here is my video.


3- While I review your outlines, I would like for you to to to the link below on a computer or your phone.  There are many fallacies mentioned.  Please create a top ten list with a brief explanation for each.

Fallacies Poster

42 Fallacies

4- Finally, how am I suppose to record my voice?  Well, there are a few options.  You can record your voice on your smartphone and email the file to yourself.  If you have a laptop or computer with a microphone, use that.  If you would like to try something new, try this website.

Vocaroo

After you record your voice, listen to the recording.  Make notes about what to fix according to the rubric.  Make a new recording demonstrating the changes you have made.  Bring both recordings to class

October 10, 2012

Today's Tasks

Opener: What is your biggest fear about public speaking? (Respond with a 1x5.)

1- Introduction to Public Speaking: Do's , Don't's, and Oh No's.

Watch this video. (Phil Davison)

Discussion: What is your reaction to this speech?  What do you think may have been the audience's reaction?

Now, take a look at this video.

 

Ok.  Now that we know what not to do, let's check out what we should do.


Watch the Dalton Shermon video.  Always a crowd pleaser.

2- Together, let's generate a rubric that we can use to assess public speaking situations.  The first type of rubric will be the basics for a one person argumentative speech. 

Step One: What are the qualities/ elements of public speaking that should be assessed?

Step Two: After we narrow down this list, create a description of each element.

Step Three: Prioritize elements; assign point value.

Print copy of the draft rubric; distribute to each student.

3- Persuasive vs. Argumentative Writing: You are the Variable! Activity
Each card has a product/topic for that you will provide a persuasive slogan and an argumentative slogan.  Which product slogan are we most likely to accept and 'buy'?

4- Primary/ Secondary Sources
Quick Review

Homework: Detailed outline, support (citation page), and workable draft for argumentative speech.  Use Google Docs for this assignment.  Bring a hard copy.

How-To Podcasts and Screencasts

Shown below are podcast and screencasts that will be helpful in creating videos/ recordings and documents needed in this course.  Please feel free to suggest additional videos.

Creating a Google Account


Working with Google Docs


Embedding Videos from YouTube


Using DropBox: Online locker space! (It is a free app in the Apple and Droid market.)


Using Scribd: Changing Word Documents into URL addresses

Embedding a Google Calendar into you Weebly

Resource Handouts

Below are links to handouts that may be helpful in the realm of creating outlines, generating ideas, locating/ detecting primary and secondary sources, and learning about different types of speaking situations.  Please feel free to suggest other link that may be of use to your peers.

Types of Speeches: Fountainhead Press

Rhetorical Devices

Primary and Secondary Sources: Informational

Sample Argumentative Outline Format

Thesis Generator

APA or MLA: How do I know what to use?

MLA Formatting

APA Formatting

Resource Videos

This section of this blog will house all of the teaching videos I will use to help you learn how to assess you speaking and writing for Honors Debate.  Due the nature of this section, videos will constantly be added.  Keep posted.  Also use the comment area below to suggest videos that would assist with particular concepts.  Just note in the desciption the purpose of the video you are suggesting.

Video Sample One:
Capturing audience; relevancy



Video Sample Two:
Capturing audience; rhetorical devices, body language

e-Portfolio Options

Below are several websites you can use to house your e-Portfolios.  Check them all out and maybe create test sites in order to determine if the site is good for you.

Weebly

Watch this helpful tutorial video.

Here is a link to a Weebly that I have made if you want to check it out.
  Sobotka's Blended Delivery ePortfolio
















Blogger

Preview part one of setting up a Blogger.


















Wix

This is a website creator allows for the user to take on many creative liberties.  Very cool!

Course Basics

Here are the basic documents that were handed out in introductory meeting.  Please refer to these document to keep up in expexted tasks and skills.

Course Syllabus

Debate II Projects

Class Schedule: Meetings and Tasks