MsDePas Comm: April 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Great Speeches!

Wonderful job yesterday on your speeches! You worked very hard and it showed. Well done!
We need to think about the next speech you'd like to make. Another persuasive speech would be a good.
Any suggestions?

Thursday, April 19, 2012

requirements for the Foods of our Countries Speeches

Goal: How can we create a short speech about our favorite foods?

Assignment for April 24 class.

Objectives:

interview a partner or think about your favorite food from your country
understand, inform, report persuade others that this food is delicious
write key points on index card
give an informal short speech-- informational and persuasive
use appropriate eye contact and body language

Procedure:

Interview your partner (or write about yourself) about your favorite food from your country
Write KEY POINTS on 4 index cards, write big letters in a dark marker, number the cards
While giving your speech--Glance at your notes only if necessary.

Name of partner, country, how many years here, favorite food. How do you pronounce it?
What are the ingredients? How is it prepared? Who prepares it?
When and where do you eat this? Describe the food.
What makes it special or really delicious to your partner (or you)?