April 10, 2019

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

Lit 10

1. Checking in
2. Handing in A4
3. Example of a speech, and tips on speaking clearly.
4. Time for the oratorical. By next class, you should have a rough draft complete, so that you can practice.

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 ita
j. Prepare cue cards
k. Rehearse, and time it.
l. Present your oratorical!

5. By next class, please have half of your novel done.

English 12

1. Checking in.
2. Freewrite
3. Discussion on "This is America"
4. Vocabulary activity

New Media 10

1. Checking in
2. Handing in A4
3. Example of a speech, and tips on speaking clearly.
4. Time for the oratorical. By next class, you should have a rough draft complete, so that you can practice.

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 ita
j. Prepare cue cards
k. Rehearse, and time it.
l. Present your oratorical!

5. By next class, please have half of your novel done.