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Review The last week of lessons focused on learning the three sections of a speech. You completed several activities so I could assess your knowledge and application of these three sections. Some of you may have been absent one or more days, so today will be a perfect way to get caught up. Most of you were mentally absent because you were already thinking about Spring Break, so it will be a good review day for you, too!

Introduction The first paragraph of a speech. It starts with a hook that catches the audience's attention, moves to a purpose statement that clearly says what the speech is about, and finishes with a connecting statement that gives the audience a reason to listen.

The Body The middle section of a speech. Each paragraph begins with a clear main point about the overall topic. Each paragraph contains at least three supporting details that use research and common knowledge to explain each main point.

The Conclusion The last paragraph of a speech. It starts by restating the topic and the main points of the speech to remind the audience about the speech. It then ends with a haunting statement that keeps the audience thinking about the topic even after your speech is over.

Today Today, we're going to start where you are. Based on the results of the assessments for each section, you have been assigned a color to represent your current knowledge and skill level. Right now you are at one of the following levels for each of these topics: Red: I really don't understand this concept, I need to be retaught Yellow: I understand parts of this concept, but I might need more practice Green: I understand this concept, I am ready to apply this knowledge Blue: I understand this concept and can apply it, I am ready to teach others

Today Now that you know where you are, let's move you forward. Whether you're a red or a blue, we all have the ability to get better at these writing skills. Today will be broken into two sessions to give each of you the opportunity to show your growth: Session 1 and Session 2. During each session you will be in one of the following roles: Teacher: Leading the group activity to ensure that all people in the group understand the concept(s) Teacher Aide: Helping the teacher lead the group activity to ensure that all people in the group understand the concept(s) Student: Completing the activity to prove that you understand the concept(s)

Today So let's figure out where you will be for the two sessions. You will attend two of the following sessions based on your strengths and weaknesses: The Introduction The Body The Conclusion Topic With Mrs. Panther

Introduction Review the parts of an introduction (hook, purpose statement, and connecting statement) with your teacher Identify the parts of an introduction in the provided example Assess the parts of an introduction with explanation to defend your decision Write your own parts of an introduction individually Create an introduction as a group

The Body The Body Review the parts of the body (topic, main points, supporting details) with your teacher Identify the parts of the body in the provided example Assess the body of provided speeches with explanation to defend your decision Write your examples of topics, main points, and supporting detail(s) of an introduction individually Create an introduction as a group

Conclusion Review the parts of a conclusion (restate topic, restate main points, haunting statement) with your teacher Identify the parts of a conclusion in the provided example Assess the parts of a conclusion with explanation to defend your decision Write your own parts of a conclusion individually Create a conclusion as a group

The Topic Review the expectations for your first speech Use the materials provided (videos, lists, the internet) to choose your own speech topic Write your name, class hour, and three speech topic ideas on your note-card If you have a preference for your speech topic, circle or star it

With Mrs. Panther A combination of two or more of the activities above

Tomorrow It doesn't matter where you are now, it matters where you're going; and you're all going to write and create fabulous speeches to be proud of. Make sure you grab your "entrance ticket" for tomorrow's class. You'll need a note card with the following information to be allowed into class: Your name Your class hour Three possible speech topics (mark your favorite if you have one)