Week+2+--+Feb+6-10


 * //9 February//**

//Review syllogisms...what are they? When do you use them? What is your job when creating or negating?//

//Draw diagrams for a few of the Socratic syllogisms.//

//Presentations for dramatic reading. See rubric.//


 * //8 February//**

//On deck today --//

Video -- // Body Language (NOT the Queen song)//



Dramatic reading #1

//Assignment #2 -- find, practice and deliver a dramatic reading. Your resource is up to you, but be sure to choose something that CAN be presented dramatically. Make a point. Feel free to choose a passage from a book, deliver part (or all) of a famous speech .//

//Requirements -- There are 10 aspects to body language indicated on the handout. Your presentation must CLEARLY demonstrate 5 of them. Feel free to be dramatic.//

//These will be recorded.//

Syllogism video





// Activity //



//Toulmin video//


 * //7 February//**

//Hand back intro marks.//

//Discuss sparring conduct.//

//* Choose appropriate side of the room according to opinion.// //* 3-5 minutes to discuss and prepare ideas and arguments.// //* Each side opens with a brief statement of 'fact'. Affirmative starts.// //* After opening statements, teams alternate speakers. Any team member with something to say may stand until called upon.// //* Each speaker has up to 2 minutes to make their points.// //* In the interest of clarity, a speaker should make reference to any previous point that (s)he is debating.// //* Although this is an informal debate, ethics and decorum must be adhered to.//

//Have Anna intro the article. Put up resolution. Let' er fly.//


 * //6 February//**

//This week's schedule (so far)// //-- Intros and article// //-- Importance of body language in speaking// //-- Begin sparring; rules and decorum for informal debate in the classroom// //-- Skill -> the Toulmin method for argumentation// //-- Kelly Lamrock//

//Complete introductions//

//* Anna's article presentation// //* Complete schedule//

//Intro skill: body language. There is more to debate and public speaking than meets the ear.//

//Discuss 'Kelly Speaks'.//

Video -- //Body Language (NOT the Queen song)//



//Assignment #2 -- find, practice and deliver a dramatic reading. Your resource is up to you, but be sure to choose something that CAN be presented dramatically. Make a point. Feel free to choose a passgae from a book, deliver part (or all) of a famous speech .//

//Requirements -- There are 10 aspects to body language indicated on the handout. Your presentation must CLEARLY demonstrate 5 of them. Feel free to be dramatic.//

//These will be recorded.//

//The Toulmin method for Argumentation -- be wary of interchangeable terms in this. We will use the terms on this sheet://

//INSERT PPT WITH CORRECTION HERE//

//Dr. Drew on Charlie Sheen via Toulmin -- 'Grounds' are labelled as 'data'.//