Final Update

For my 9:30 class--as you might have heard, the University has postponed all exams before 1 p.m. on Thursday until Friday. I'll be on the road Friday, so I've come up with a few ideas.

First, if you can take the optional exam at 1 p.m. on Thursday then meet me in the classroom. I'll be giving the exam to my 3:30 class at that time, and we'll have plenty of empty chairs.

After the exam (3 p.m.) I'll be in the Noel Studio until 5 or 6. Email me if you'd like to set something up sometime from 3 p.m. till 6 p.m.

If the above two options don't work for you, email me by Thursday afternoon, or I'll assume you don't want to take the optional final. I'm turning in grades on Thursday night.

Also, don't forget to get the class evaluation to me on Thursday. If you can't get to the University, feel free to email it to me.

Stay warm. Hopefully the University won't close tomorrow!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Shawn

Optional final

If you turned in your class reflection, I've got your final grade for this class calculated. Email me if you'd like to know your grade for this class.

Our optional final will be held in the classroom on Thursday, December 16. The 9:30 class exam will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. The 3:30 class exam will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

The exam will consist of 50 multiple choice questions based on your reading from the class textbook. Each question is worth an extra point on your final grade.

Study hard, stay focused, get plenty of rest, eat good food, take deep breaths, and enjoy finals week!

Final Presentations!

We'll be watching your group's final presentation on Thursday. Get us interested and engaged in your topic. Your audience will be grading your speeches, and your group will evaluate your participation in the community outreach project.

I'll also be picking up your Speech Reflection for your persuasive speech you gave a few weeks ago--it's a one page reflection using the questions I posted earlier on this blog for your informative speech; scroll down if you need a refresher. 

You will also need to turn in your Class Reflection before your OPTIONAL exam next Thursday. The earlier you turn these in the better. Your Class Reflection should be one page long and should answer the following questions:
- How did you feel about giving a public speech when you first came to this class?
- How did your experiences here change or re-enforced your feelings about public speaking?
- How did the structure of the class change the way you prepare for and deliver a speech?
- What can I do to strengthen the class next semester?

I'm looking forward to seeing your presentations on Thursday! You all have been a great class.

Thanks,

Shawn