Welcome to Speech and Debate Mr Eric Blankenship

Welcome to Speech and Debate • • Mr. Eric Blankenship BA from EKU Biology MA Xavier Educational Leadership

BACK TO SCHOOL HOMIES • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=s 56 Ta 35 JRk

Meet MR> B

Today’s Schedule • • • Homeroom 6 th UA 7 th UA PLAN 8 th 7: 30 -9: 35 -10: 30 10: 35 -11: 30 11: 35 -1: 35 1: 40 -2: 35 (bus list)

Begin Class Procedure 1. Find your seats 2. Place nametag on desk 3. Get out notebook and pencil 4. Be prepared with speech/research

What is a course syllabus? • Contains key information about teacher & course requirements • Course topics • Policies & procedures you need to know to succeed • In HS & College: Due dates of assignments

Course Curriculum • • • Unit 1: Intro to Public Speaking Unit 2: Listening Skills Unit 3: Interview principles Unit 4: Persuasive Speaking Unit 5: Intro to Debate Unit 6: Impromptu/Improvisational Speaking

Grading? • No Fail policy? @!? ! • The following grading standards shall be adhered to: 94 -100 A Excellent 87 -93 B Above Average 78 -86 C Average 70 -77 D Below Average 0 -69 F Failing (NOT GOING TO HAPPEN) I Incomplete

Homework • • • Research Outlining Writing speeches You must be prepared to speak Without research you will not be ready

Absences • I expect you to do ALL assignments on time. • It is YOUR responsibility to complete ALL work you miss while you are out. • Ask team members for help. • If you still need help, then see me.

What to bring to class? • • • Pencil Folder paper Planner Positive, curious attitude

Expectations and Procedures • Follow the Colt Creed (Honor, Integrity, Pride) • Respect yourself (be confident and believe you can do it) • Respect others (don’t hinder others learning environment) • Respect your school • Be safe (follow all lab safety procedures) • Be prepared for class (pencil, pen, paper, notebook) • Stay on task so No sleeping or head down • You must be in your assigned seat at class time • Raise hand to speak

Question Process 1. Actively listen to all directions and presented information. 2. Read ALL directions on class sheets and projected materials. 3. Talk with your table-mates. *Hold questions until I ask for questions. Make a note. I will always ask for questions.

Other topics 1. Be positive! 2. Applaud any adult that walks in our room 3. Have fun 4. Follow the signs! 5. HIP Slips 6. Smart Cookie

Contact • Eric. Blankenship@boone. kyschools. us • Twitter @mistabscience

Back to School • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=R 7 Are. J 3 x 2 D 8

Opening speeches 1. You will have 5 -10 minutes to prepare a speech 2. This is to introduce yourself. 3. Think 5 paragraph essay 4. Intro, 3 supporting points, Conclusion 5. Let your personality shine 6. Have fun 7. What are some key points to think about?

Opening speeches Critique: 1. You will give feedback 2. Write one positive 3. Write one constructive critizism