April 3, 2019

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

Eng 11

1. Time for your Oratoricals! Please use this time wisely - there's not a lot of time to get this done. By the end of this lesson, you should be at "e"

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!

2. Next class, we'll talk about how to build a solid speech, and we'll touch base on A4 and the Novel Study.