Persuasive Speech Nov. 30-Dec. 4

Persuasive Speech preparation: Choose a topic that you are FOR or AGAINST and persuade your audience to believe your research. This may even cause them to change their own opinions! You will be graded on your research, attitude, enthusiasm, eye contact, delivery of speech, lack of filler words, stance, body language, etc.

1. 2 sources (minimum.) Document sources on your notecards. According to ......... Found online at ...........
2. 2 minutes (minimum)
3. Evidence/Visual. (Audio, picture, items)

*Topic ideas will be offered in class as well.

The Cost of Living Activity

Rent: 750.00 (1 bed, 1 bath)
City of Rockwall Water: 30.00
Reliant Energy: 100.00
Car Payment: 300.00
Gas: 100.00
Car Insurance: 100.00
AT&T Cell Plan: 50.00
Kroger: Groceries: 350.00
Clothes? 100.00
Leisure? Eating out, movies, etc.: 200.00

Total: 2,080.00 a month

*Did not include internet, cable, doctor bills, student loan payments from college?

Monday, Nov. 9

1. Group Scenarios.
2. Record skits on computer or if easier, act out in class (Tuesday.)
3. Use book (Chapter 11) to help you with the roles you must include in your skit.

Wednesday: Early Release.

Thursday-Conflict Resolution

What is conflict?
What is a resolution?

1. Wylie Beating
2. NM vs. BYU soccer game
3. Circles-Groups join hands
4. Real life situations
5. Overview of Conflict Resolution
6. Role play. Groups of 5.

*Conflict Resolution documentary???

He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin~

Remainder of the semester

Here's a quick glance into the remainder of the semester.

Nov.9-13: Interviews, Problem Solving (chapter 10,11) Conflict Resolution

Nov.16-20: Conflict Resolution continued, The price of living (living expenses, debt,etc.)

Nov.23, 24: Impromptu Speeches "Choose a vehicle that fits your personality" If you were a car, what would you be?

Nov.30-Dec.4: Persuasive Speech preparation! Last Speech of the semester!

Dec.7-11- Persuasive Speeches. Semester Review

Dec.14-18: Semester Exams

Nov. 2-6

Begin Chapter 9, The Interview Process
Boo Weekley. Resume (p.268)

Tuesday: Interview Process continued. How to prepare for job interview: Handshake, attire
Resume (p. 268)

Wednesday: Cover Letter p. 304
Thank you letter p. 294.
Computer Lab

Thursday: Career personality test. Computer Lab

Friday: Prepare interview questions for eachother, tape interviews using computers, cameras.