Welcome to 7th/8th Speech and Debate Mr. Eric Blankenship BA from EKU Biology MA Xavier Educational Leadership

Meet MR> B

Begin Class Procedure 1. Find your seats 2. Place nametag on desk 3. Get out notebook and pencil 4. Be prepared with speech/research

Course Curriculum Unit 1: Informative Speaking Unit 2: Detailed Instructional Informative Unit 3: Impromptu Unit 4: Persuasive Speaking Unit 5: Research evidence Unit 6: Congressional Debate Unit 7: Challenge Debate

Grading? No Fail policy?@!?! The following grading standards shall be adhered to: 94-100 A Excellent 87-93 B Above Average 78-86 C Average 70-77 D Below Average 0-69 F Failing (NOT GOING TO HAPPEN) I Incomplete

Homework Research Outlining Writing speeches You must be prepared to speak Without research you will not be ready

Absences KNOW your RED/BLACK days I expect you to do ALL assignments on time. It is YOUR responsibility to complete ALL work you miss while you are out. Ask team members for help. eric.Blankenship@boone.kyschools.us

What to bring to class? Pencil Folder paper Planner Positive, curious attitude Confidence

Expectations and Procedures Follow the Colt Creed (Honor, Integrity, Pride) Respect yourself (be confident and believe you can do it) Respect others (don’t hinder others learning environment) Respect your school Be safe (follow all lab safety procedures) Be prepared for class (pencil, pen, paper, notebook) Stay on task so No sleeping or head down You must be in your assigned seat at class time Raise hand to speak

Other topics Be positive! Applaud any adult that walks in our room Have fun Follow the signs! HIP Chips Smart Cookie

Contact Twitter: @mistabscience Website on CMS page Eric.Blankenship@boone.kyschools.us Twitter: @mistabscience Website on CMS page

Past/Present/Future Intro Speech Bring visual aid Past/Present/Future This is year 2 (explain) Don’t hold back Can be good, bad, inspirational, sad All these make you who you are

Opening speeches You will have 5-10 minutes to start a speech This is to introduce yourself. Think 5 paragraph essay Intro, 3 supporting points, Conclusion Let your personality shine Have fun What are some key points to think about? Refer to your RUBRIC

Opening speeches Critique: You will give feedback Write one positive Write one constructive criticism