April 1, 2019

Hello! Welcome back! Here's what we're up to today:

English 11

1. Checking in.
2. Looking back, and looking ahead; a peek at the Online Daybook
3. Coming back to the Novel Study
4. Coming back to A4 - let's build a rubric!
5. Coming back to the Oratorical
6. Time to work on the Oratoricals. Here's what needs to get done:

a. Brainstorm topics. Ask yourself: What do I know, and what do I want people to know?
b. Choose a topic.
c. Brainstorm support for the topic
d. Do research - find out not only evidence that supports your point, but that disagrees with your point (confirmation bias is a real thing!)
e. Create an outline
f. Write a first draft
g. Say it out loud, and make changes
h. Say it to someone else, and ask for feedback.
i. Create a final draft, and time it.
j. Prepare cue cards
k. Rehearse, and time it.
l. Present your oratorical!