Have a happy and safe spring break!

Week of March 23

PERSUASIVE SPEECHES BEGIN TUESDAY AND CONTIMUE THROUGH FRIDAY !!!!

Below is a copy of the requirements for the speech the 8th graders will be giving. On the day of their speech they need 2 copies of their outline and a bibliography (all typed).


1. The speech must be 4-5 minutes long. YOUR GRADE WILL DROP A FULL GRADE IF YOU DO NOT STAY WITHIN THE DESIGNATED TIME FRAME.

2. You must use your OUTLINE, placed on NOTECARDS, to deliver your speech.

3. Eye contact is crucial for persuasion. Do not read from your note cards. Use them as a guide only. Reading your speech will result in a grade NO HIGHER than a D.

4. You must have a catchy introduction and a solid conclusion. DO NOT use the words "My speech is on..." or "I'm going to try to persuade you..." in your introduction, nor "I have just given you..." or "I have just told you..." in your conclusion.

5. Your persuasive purpose or intent must be CLEAR. It should be stated in your thesis statement, which is the last sentence in your introduction. Take a stand on an issue and convince your audience to side with you.

6. Be prepared to go on the day you are assigned. Failure to present your speech at that time will result in a ZERO.

7. You will be graded on delivery, length of speech, and persuasiveness.

8. Give me your final draft outline and bibliography on the day you deliver your speech, right before you begin speaking. You will need 2 copies of your outline. One typed to give to me, and one placed on note cards to use during your speech.

9. You must use at least five sources for your speech. You may not use two of the same source. For example, you may not use two Newsweek magazines.

10. You should use approximately 10 pieces of borrowed information in your speech, citing your source for each borrowed piece of information.

11. You will have approximately 5 class periods to do research. Any additional research must be done on your own time.

12. Speeches will begin on Monday, March 16th. Good luck!!!!!!

week of March 16

The 8th graders have begun preparing for the persuasive speech that they will give before spring break. They have choosen their topics and are ready to research on Monday. Begining this weekend would be even better. The following is the handout the students received to help them during their research.

SPEECH RESOURCES
_____ Encyclopedia (Choose only one.)
World Book Online OR Wikipedia OR Print version

_____ I.P.A.C. Keyword Search – May need to do several
searches with different keywords or key phrases

_____ Gale Virtual Reference Library – Link on Lakeview
Library Webpage Password = library

Magazine and Newspaper Articles – Links on
Lakeview Library Webpage

_____ Middle Search – Be sure to check Full Text
ID = lakeview Password = imc

_____ eLibrary ID = 08-16488 Password = bigchalk

_____ First Search

ID = 100117136 Password = JAR6NXDAX
_____ Internet Search Engine – Use keywords and key phrases



CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ON THIER EXCITING VICTORY OVER WESTVIEW!! THEY ARE NOW ON THEIR WAY TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ON FRIDAY AT OLD QUARRY AT 7:30! GOOD LUCK!!!

ISAT testing has come to an end! It has been a long week for both the students and teachers and it is now time to get back to our regular routine. In Language Arts the students will beging to prepare for the persuasive speech they will give before spring break. They will receive detailed information Monday regarding the requirements for the speech and will have some time to research in class However, more research is necessary at home.