Speeches begin on Tuesday

We've devoted two classes to outlining and practicing our final speeches, and on Tuesday, December 4 we will begin our group speeches. All our speeches will be finished by Thursday, December 6.

These final speeches are worth 50 points. 40 of those points will come from your actual presentation. 10 of those points will come from group participation. Your group mates will offer feedback on your contributions to the group and will provide that feedback to me. I will use their feedback to award up to 10 points for participation.

Following your group presentations on Thursday, I will provide reflection questions and ask you to watch two videos, your first group presentation and your final presentation. (I will provide links to both) After watching these videos, you will answer those reflection questions and email your answers to me by Tuesday, December 11 at 12:30 p.m. (We will not meet in class for the final exam.)

This reflection will count as your final exam and will be worth 25 points, so please take your time and answer the questions as thoroughly as possible.

I'm really excited to see what your group has to offer. Practice your presentation, and be ready to present on Tuesday.

Have a great weekend.

Let the group projects begin!

Today's brainstorming and planning session seemed to be productive and helpful. I hope you all feel confident and excited about the project you are completing.

Remember, the goal of the 10 to 15 minute group presentation is to entertain and inform the class. Tell us what you did, what happened along the way, what did you learn, and what you accomplished. Use pictures, videos, and personal stories to help us stay engaged.

Here's an outline of the remaining classes we have so far this semester:

• Thursday, November 15: No Class. Use this time to work on your project
• Tuesday, November 20: Rough Draft due by the end of class
• Thursday, November 22: No Class. Thanksgiving Break
• Tuesday, November 27: Final Outline due by the end of class
• Thursday, November 29: Practice your speeches
• Tuesday, December 4: Group Presentations
• Thursday, December 6: Group Presentations
• Tuesday, Dec 11 at 12:30 p.m.: reflection due (email it to me). This reflection will act as your final exam. Write the reflection where you feel comfortable and email it to me.

I'm looking forward to working with you on these projects.

Facebook message or email me if you have any questions.

Persuasive Speeches Done: Here are your new groups!

Nice job on those persuasive speeches. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did. Based on your comments, some of you were more effective at persuading others with your projects. I put most of you in groups you requested. If you have any concerns email me asap.

The groups are as follows:

1. Scavenger Hunt: Herbert, Josh Du, Amber, David
2. Stress Relief: Robbie, Tyler G, Kaitlin, Kathy 
3. Pinnacles: Josh Da, Taylor, Cheryl, Bronson, Katie
4. School Spirit: Kaylynn, Tyler B, Jared, Hunter
5. Pizza: Alex, Devon, Ryan 
6. Music Video: Breon, Ben, Zac, Eric
7. Water Aerobics: Sarah, Chris, Ashley

Remember, try your hardest to be in class on Tuesday, November 13. Your groups will be discussing the project. If you can't make it, Facebook message the group and do your best to contribute and participate.

On Thursday, November 15, you will have class time to complete the project. There will be no formal class because I will be at a conference. Some projects are more involved than others, but I wanted you to at least have some time to work together and get things accomplished. 

For class on Tuesday, read Epilogue A (pages 392-398) in your textbook. It discusses small group communication. Read it.

Have a great weekend. See you Tuesday.