Sunday, April 4, 2010
INFORM This! On bats,glow worms and spring break.....
Hi and welcome back from spring break--We arein the home stretch towards summer now--time to crank it up and push for the grade you know you deserve!!! This means attention to all outline details...say it with me now: Introduction including attn getter thesis/purpose, preview of mp's, credibility, connection to audience and transition, then the body including 3 main points supported by analogies,examples and citations and visual aids, transition to the conclusion, which includes conclusive language a review of main points, restatement of thesis and a memorable, fabulous ending, followed by an alphabetical list of references you sited from according to APA or MLA---By the way--how fun were the impromptu speeches? Great topic suggestions!
On to informative speaking, when we tell our audiences either about something new and unusual OR provide new insight or a new take on an older idea! For this blog, we'll do a kind of topic brainstorming exercise to open your post-spring break mind again! you need to read the previous posting and pull a potential informative topic from the previous student's idea--So post a favorite film, song or artist along with a key point that attracts you to this subject--the next person who posts can show how to take that FABULOUS bit of info and turn it into a GREAT speech theis ofr an informative speech! I'll get us started--I watched the Planet Earth BBC series and got a huge kick out of the bats and glow worms--creepy weird crawly things and flying creepy things too! I learned that bats' poo actually is the mainstay to a cave ecosystem since it doesn't get any sunlight for photosynthesis and glowworms have a gland in their behind's that produces a "glow" so they can trap and eat their prey! GROSS, but kinda cool too--now somebody turn these musings into a good thesis for an info speech followed by your own observations/viewings or listenings!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Chapter 14-22 QUIZ: Write down answers Or print out--Due Mon 4/5 in class!
1. From Ignacio and Megan: Choose the best way to minimize powerpoint complications:
A). Familiarize yourself with the audio/visual equipment ahead of time.
B). Use a significant amount of loud, flashy visual and sound effects.
C). Save files and presentation material into different folders, usb ports and flash drives.
D). Avoid horizontal stripes.
2. From Alyssa and Michelle: Which is NOT part of an introduction according to Sandra's annoying outline:
A). Thesis
B). Examples and Support
C). Attention Getter
D).Credibility Statement
3. From Dan and Stan: Which of the following is not an effective use of language?
A). Malapropisms
B). Concrete Language
C). Alliteration
D).Analogy
4. From Celia, Victoria and Mando: According to chapter17, a speaker who delivers a well recieved speech should ____________.
5. What factors influence the proper volume of good speech delivery? ____________ ______________
6. From Keona, Anthony, Frank, Joe: In chapter 14, name and describe at least 2 types of outline. (2 parts)
7. From Alex and Jazmine: "Boldface" in chapter 21 refers to:
A). Speaker confidence and use of "bold" expressions.
B). The proud leader of the Native American tribe who established the 5 cannons of rhetoric.
C). Aristotle's boyhood nickname.
D). Bold lettering style/font.
8. From Alyx and Kylen: T or F ???
A Flipchart combines sound, video, text and images into a single production.
9). While speaking, connect with the audience by making:
A). Eye contact
B). winking and then blowing on the tip of your index finger as though it is a hot gun that just went off.
C). Dates with single audience members.
D). popcorn
10). From Sandra: Haphazardly pointing the bright light of the outdated overhead projector right into the eyes of the class while slurping coffee is an example of ____________.
11). When should a handout be distributed during an effective speech? ______________________
12). The "Talking Heads" in chpt 19 are:
A). A bad rock band from the early 90's Sandra enjoyed before losing her hearing.
B). A special occassion speech which includes elaborate head movements but no gestures.
C). Speakers who remain stiff or freeze behind a podium or microphone.
D). Little sayings you might say to yourself if nervous during your speech to prevent fainting. For example: "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and gosh darn it I can do this thing."
13). For my informative speech topic, I plan to discuss __________________ .
A). Familiarize yourself with the audio/visual equipment ahead of time.
B). Use a significant amount of loud, flashy visual and sound effects.
C). Save files and presentation material into different folders, usb ports and flash drives.
D). Avoid horizontal stripes.
2. From Alyssa and Michelle: Which is NOT part of an introduction according to Sandra's annoying outline:
A). Thesis
B). Examples and Support
C). Attention Getter
D).Credibility Statement
3. From Dan and Stan: Which of the following is not an effective use of language?
A). Malapropisms
B). Concrete Language
C). Alliteration
D).Analogy
4. From Celia, Victoria and Mando: According to chapter17, a speaker who delivers a well recieved speech should ____________.
5. What factors influence the proper volume of good speech delivery? ____________ ______________
6. From Keona, Anthony, Frank, Joe: In chapter 14, name and describe at least 2 types of outline. (2 parts)
7. From Alex and Jazmine: "Boldface" in chapter 21 refers to:
A). Speaker confidence and use of "bold" expressions.
B). The proud leader of the Native American tribe who established the 5 cannons of rhetoric.
C). Aristotle's boyhood nickname.
D). Bold lettering style/font.
8. From Alyx and Kylen: T or F ???
A Flipchart combines sound, video, text and images into a single production.
9). While speaking, connect with the audience by making:
A). Eye contact
B). winking and then blowing on the tip of your index finger as though it is a hot gun that just went off.
C). Dates with single audience members.
D). popcorn
10). From Sandra: Haphazardly pointing the bright light of the outdated overhead projector right into the eyes of the class while slurping coffee is an example of ____________.
11). When should a handout be distributed during an effective speech? ______________________
12). The "Talking Heads" in chpt 19 are:
A). A bad rock band from the early 90's Sandra enjoyed before losing her hearing.
B). A special occassion speech which includes elaborate head movements but no gestures.
C). Speakers who remain stiff or freeze behind a podium or microphone.
D). Little sayings you might say to yourself if nervous during your speech to prevent fainting. For example: "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and gosh darn it I can do this thing."
13). For my informative speech topic, I plan to discuss __________________ .
Monday, March 15, 2010
St Pat's Ye ole' Irish Blog (no class, not the blog, Wed 3/17, there is no class)
Whenever any speech student pretty much in the entire world mentions the most scary, exhilerating, crazy and intimidating form of public speech: Yes, reckless Impromptu speaking--immediately these four faces from our sassy classroom should come to mind--Kyle, Joe, Keona and Alyssa. As you know, together they formed an Irish garage band that tours Greece and Western Europe during the summer, appearing at euro car lots and falafel stands around the world!!! Their music is unique because it is all impromptu, never rehearsed or even written down ahead of time!!! They refuse to memorize an outline, they are public speaking rebels! In concert, Joe unexpectedly will riff a chord, and without warning Kyle takes it to a drum beat and the girls make up lyrics on the spot. While their songs are often unintelligible confusing nonsense, the kids just love it. Fans can't get enough of their top 10 hits like the hip-hop-country number: "Do Popcorn Nice Key 26?" and who can forget (or remember) the popular impromptu ska-punk-ballad "Rake Flat Skirt Mop Thimble"--One of their loyal fans told me after a mindblowing gig, "That was really loud and confusing!" That's just how they roll--it's freakin' what happens when you do outline-free-impromptu." When asked about why she loves them, another fan just cried because of the chaos and threw up her falafel. As you can see, fierce impromptu causes a real gut reaction people!
Now for your own impromptu midterm, we need some good topics, so let's hear a few you hope to pull from the envelope next Wed to make your 2 minute unprepared musical masterpiece! For this post, tell us your topic suggestion AND tell us if you have everbcaught the Comm 301 Band pictured above (Group Name: Ellen is Irish) in concert, share some good (fictional, G-rated) fan lore...or name your favorite (fake) impromptu hit by the group! Rock on!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuition is going up to 40.00 per unit I hear!
"Thousands of students, teachers and parents in California and across the country are expected to stage rallies, demonstrations, walkouts and other actions Thursday to decry what they say is an assault on public education at all levels." Read more at http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-protests4-2010mar04,0,4387493.story
"Tomorrow's so-called Day of Action is in response to education funding cuts that have affected schools nationwide, but have been especially severe in California, where public colleges and universities have canceled classes, ordered furloughs and layoffs and enacted unprecedented student fee increases" (Rivera TIMES).
The budget is a wreck, it seems! Colleges need more money and will offer fewer classes too...As a public speaker, smarty and all around SCC superstar, what can you do to send the message to the top--We need to make it easier for everyone who wants to to go to school, not HARDER! Agree? Disagree? Sleeping? Chime in!Smiles--S
The budget is a wreck, it seems! Colleges need more money and will offer fewer classes too...As a public speaker, smarty and all around SCC superstar, what can you do to send the message to the top--We need to make it easier for everyone who wants to to go to school, not HARDER! Agree? Disagree? Sleeping? Chime in!Smiles--S
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
I Can See the Writing on the Wall...I mean the palm.................
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/features/view/feature/Palins-Palm-Gate-721
I don't want your personal opinion of Palin.
What I want to hear is a discussion of why this "rhetorical act" matters and how it challenges our ideas of "Competent" leaders and "cheating" --why does it matter that this was a pen note on her hand instead of her using a teleprompter? Does it matter? What kind of expectations do we have of our leaders when it comes to public speech? How does "Palm-gate" violate or challenge those expectations? Most importantly: Who is gonna buy my coffee Wed? JK!!!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Oh John, What Were Ya Thinkin'? Audience Analysis Much?
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/106715/john-mayer-breaks-down-in-tears-after-public-apology/
DO NOT USE THE KEY TERM OF THIS CONTROVERSY IN YOUR POST. REFER TO THE TERM JOHN USED INAPROPPRIATELY AS ____. (4 UNDERSCORE LINES AND A PERIOD)
ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OF THE TERM WILL BE DELETED BY ME OUT OF RESPECT.
I just read this update on the John Mayer controversy du jour and I think it totally relates to our audience analysis component in 301. I'd like to get your input on the situ, but I want us to stick to our agenda. So avoid emotional reactions and instead, step into your rhetorical critic lab coats, fellow scholars and check out the on-stage apology at the You Tube link above along with YahooNews's take on the incident, or review the TEXT of the interview (uh, that would be the words not the pictures).
So I'm not asking for your personal opinion of the artist or his choices here, what I'd like is your take on where he went wrong analyzing his audience. What are the assumptions he seems to keep making about his "audience" that prove to be inaccurate? (He's got a long rep with "off the record tweets" and too much sharing about previous relationships. Elle Decor Magazine has an atricle on line about his Manhatten Apartment, and despite his lack of discretion, I have to say he's got a sweet pad. Anyhoo, I digressed...)
Assuming he had decent intentions, give John some "compassionate" feedback here, like we do for each other: Give him feedback on one thing he's done well to analyze and respond to his audience during and/or since the interview and then point out one "opportunity" he needs to keep working on (ie: why did he think they'd percieve his use of the racial epitaph as acceptable? What did he mean, "trying to intellectualize the N-word?"
DO NOT USE THE KEY TERM OF THIS CONTROVERSY IN YOUR POST. REFER TO THE TERM JOHN USED INAPROPPRIATELY AS ____. (4 UNDERSCORE LINES AND A PERIOD)
ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OF THE TERM WILL BE DELETED BY ME OUT OF RESPECT.
I just read this update on the John Mayer controversy du jour and I think it totally relates to our audience analysis component in 301. I'd like to get your input on the situ, but I want us to stick to our agenda. So avoid emotional reactions and instead, step into your rhetorical critic lab coats, fellow scholars and check out the on-stage apology at the You Tube link above along with YahooNews's take on the incident, or review the TEXT of the interview (uh, that would be the words not the pictures).
So I'm not asking for your personal opinion of the artist or his choices here, what I'd like is your take on where he went wrong analyzing his audience. What are the assumptions he seems to keep making about his "audience" that prove to be inaccurate? (He's got a long rep with "off the record tweets" and too much sharing about previous relationships. Elle Decor Magazine has an atricle on line about his Manhatten Apartment, and despite his lack of discretion, I have to say he's got a sweet pad. Anyhoo, I digressed...)
Assuming he had decent intentions, give John some "compassionate" feedback here, like we do for each other: Give him feedback on one thing he's done well to analyze and respond to his audience during and/or since the interview and then point out one "opportunity" he needs to keep working on (ie: why did he think they'd percieve his use of the racial epitaph as acceptable? What did he mean, "trying to intellectualize the N-word?"
Friday, February 5, 2010
Movies and Clips
Owl Purdue On-Line writing lab for Movie/Film citations
Hi Bloggers! This week we will show video and or DVD clips for oral presentations! Click link above for a citation review for your film or TV show references. Things to remember: Cue up or know what scene or chapter you'll play before the speech. Adjust volume, face class rather than screen as much as possible, move around the room during the clip, set the clip up briefly but clearly (name of film, point of scene, maybe what to watch for). Quickly remove your media when finished to prep for the next speaker. For this blog, tell us what your all time favorite movie or program is? Why? Do you like humor or drama, or love stories or documentaries??? Finally, what can we learn about audience (our classmates) by seeing what others like and bring in to show us this week? PS: Showing the clip on Wed and hearing you guys crack up was fun for me! I love a good comedic moment, even at toddler viewing level!!! Hahahahaha...cough, choke, wheeze....
Hi Bloggers! This week we will show video and or DVD clips for oral presentations! Click link above for a citation review for your film or TV show references. Things to remember: Cue up or know what scene or chapter you'll play before the speech. Adjust volume, face class rather than screen as much as possible, move around the room during the clip, set the clip up briefly but clearly (name of film, point of scene, maybe what to watch for). Quickly remove your media when finished to prep for the next speaker. For this blog, tell us what your all time favorite movie or program is? Why? Do you like humor or drama, or love stories or documentaries??? Finally, what can we learn about audience (our classmates) by seeing what others like and bring in to show us this week? PS: Showing the clip on Wed and hearing you guys crack up was fun for me! I love a good comedic moment, even at toddler viewing level!!! Hahahahaha...cough, choke, wheeze....
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