Speech 1
**ALL DETAILS POSTED IN TEAMS:
- Look at your 5 Topics Card, I have highlighted SUGGESTED topics for you
- Open the 2 Topic Controversy file here: https://mrsreed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/research-step-1-2-topic-options-blank-student-template.docx
- Look at the PAPER EXAMPLE GIVEN
- Put your 2 Topics (1 Per column) at the TOP
- Decide what is the PRO (Your Side that you want to discuss & fill that in below EACH TOPIC)
- Find 2 Sources EACH that support the PRO SIDES
- Remember to use APPROVED SOURCES! https://mrsreed.org/speech-public-speaking-class-details/what-is-a-pecha-kucha/research-help-approved-sources/
- Cannot use the same source twice!
- If you use anything from NY Time or Washington Post be sure to SAVE it as a PDF
- go to Print
- then switch the PRINTER to PDF and save it to your computer
- COPY & PASTE THE WHOLE SOURCE (EX: not just UpFront Magazine but https://upfront.scholastic.com/issues/2022-23/040323.html
- Now think about what is the OPPOSITE of what you are Arguing? Put that where it says CON for Each. See paper example or EX here: https://mrsreed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/research-step-1-2-topic-options-jane-smith-example.docx
- Again, find 2 APPROVED sources to support that OPPOSITE SIDE
- At the bottom, explain to me why you want to research either of these topics, SELL me YOU getting over someone else…
- SUBMIT TO TURNITIN.COM by the END OF CLASS Correctly for not only a grade, but EXTRA CREDIT as well! Use your time wisely!
The Following Email was sent to ALL PARENTS!! Be sure YOU are keeping up with your Deadlines!
From: Reed, Robin M. Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 11:03 AM Subject: Speech 1 Parents! Final Exam Project Details
Hello!
It’s hard to believe that the year is almost done! Your students have learned and grown a great deal in this class and now is the time where they will be demonstrating all of the skills acquired. As the next several classes are CRITICAL, I wanted to send the full details of the project and the Timeline for Parents/Guardians to be able to discuss this project with their students.
Preview Attached, additional details HERE: https://mrsreed.org/speech-public-speaking-class-details/what-is-a-pecha-kucha/
WEEK 1
- We started this Monday 4/17, they selected 5 Potential Topics from the Attached list submitted on a notecard, or they were able to suggest additional topic ideas provided they were:
- Factually Arguable
- Researchable on credible websites
- School Appropriate
- Required some sort of change (they can’t argue status quo)
- Wednesday 4/19: They received their notecards back with highlighted suggestions from me as to presentations that I have seen go well and have a large variety of resources. Again, if they wish to select their own topics they have that option based on the above parameters.
- Friday 4/21: They will be selecting 2 of the 5 topics to start doing some preliminary research and will submit the 2 Topic Controversy to Turnitin.com by the end of class. They need to work diligently, but they will have the full period to work on this: https://mrsreed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/research-step-1-2-topic-options-jane-smith-example.docx
WEEK 2
- Tuesday 4/25: I will be conferencing with students IN THE ORDER THEY SUBMITTED their 2 Topics for them to select their FINAL ONE TOPIC for the remainder of the project.
- Thursday 4/27: We will be working on their Research Thesis to create their RESEARCH PROPOSAL: https://mrsreed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/research-step-3-research-proposal-arts-funding-updated-2020.doc
WEEK 3
- Monday 5/1: They will be taking their Research to start planning out their WORKING OUTLINES: https://mrsreed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/research-step-4-jane-smith-2a-outline.doc to start crafting their Speech
- Wednesday 5/3: Working on the Intro and Pro Side of the Speech
- Friday 5/5: Working Con Side of the Speech and Conclusion
WEEK 4
- Tuesday 5/9: Begin Planning the PowerPoint (Just 20 slide pictures): https://mrsreed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pecha-kucha-planner.docx
- Thursday 5/11: Notecards Creation & Speech Practicing
Week 5
- Monday 5/15: Presentations Begin! (We can do about 6 presentations a class, so this is several class periods)
I have tutoring after school all days except Wednesdays, I am also here in the mornings at 6:45am if they ride the bus and want to come see me for questions. I look forward to their work on this project & to seeing them