SOPHOMORE SPEECH

            Each sophomore student will soon embark on a wonderful Novato High tradition.  Each sophomore will be presenting a well-planned and researched three to five minute persuasive speech.  The speech will be on a current topic or concern of the student's choosing.  The three most persuasive students from each class, as determined by the class and the teacher, will move on to the school-wide semi-final competition.   From the semifinal speeches, six finalists will be chosen and compete to be the winner.

            This page will orient you to the project and give the due dates (in bold).  Further instructions and guidelines will be given in the coming month.

Dates:

December 1: Introduce project, discuss topics

December 9/10: Top Three Topics Due                              25 points

January 6-9, 15: Online Research                                           100 points

January 13/14: Create outline for essay                                  50 points

January 20/21: Write first draft in class         

January 20/21: Typed Works Cited Page Due                   50 points

January 26: Typed Second Draft Due                                200 points

January 27/28: Peer review    

January 29: Intro paragraph in MLA format                   25 points

January 29/30: Present Introduction                                  25 points

February 2: Pick day for your speech                                                

February 6: Final Draft of Essay Due                                400 points

February 9-27: Speeches                                                      500 points

March 5: Semi-Finals

March 12: Finals

The Speech Rules:

1.  For the speech, you may use only THREE 3x5 cards (no larger), both sides.  Do NOT write out your entire speech on cards--use them for brief reference only.

2.  You may NOT use props, visual aids, nor have water at the podium.  Do not ask for audience participation.

3.  Your entire speech--the research, the organization, the writing, and the delivery--must be your own original, current work.

4. If you are not ready on the date you choose, you will get an "F", which will severely impair your grade.  If you are absent (excused) on your assigned day, you MUST bring a signed note from your parent or guardian upon your return, and you will speak first on that day.

Picking a Topic:

            You speech and persuasive paper need to be a controversial topic.  You are free to pick ANYTHING you feel passionately about, as long as they follow these four rules:

Four rules govern your choice of topic:

1.      Must be debatable

2.      Must be researchable

3.      Must not be offensive

4.      Only one student from each class can have the topic

Common Core Standards Addressed:

Reading Informational Texts RI.910.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RI.910.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. RI.910.7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.

Writing W.910.1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. W.910.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. W.910.5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. W.910.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically. W.910.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question  (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. W.910.8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. W.910.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Speaking and Listening SL. 910.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. SL. 910.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. SL.910.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Sophomore Speech Calendar 2015

December 1	December 2/3	December 4	December 5 Introduce Project Discuss Topics HW: Think of topics
December 8 Plagiarism	December 9/10 DUE: Submit 3 Topics	December 11	December 12
January 5 Using Google Docs Note Taking Goals	January 6/7 Researching	January 8 Researching	January 9 Researching
January 12 Persuasion	January 13/14 Write Outline	January 15 Researching	January 16 DUE: Complete Outline Works Cited workday
January 19 NO SCHOOL	January 20/21 Write first draft DUE: Works Cited Page	January 22	January 23
January 26 DUE: Typed 2nd Draft Watch Speeches	January 27/28 Peer Editing and video	January 29 Present Introduction DUE: Intro in MLA format	January 30 Present Introduction
February 2 Pick Day of Speech	February 3/4 CAHSEE	February 5	February 6 FINAL DRAFT DUE
February 9 Speeches	February 10/11 Speeches	February 12 Speeches	February 13 Speeches
February 16 NO SCHOOL	February 17/18 NO SCHOOL	February 19 NO SCHOOL	February 20 NO SCHOOL
February 23 Speeches	February 24/25 Speeches	February 26 Speeches	February 27 Speeches
March 2	March 3/4	March 5 SPEECH SEMIFINALS	March 6
March 9	March 10/11	March 12	March 13 SPEECH FINALS