Hello Students! Next/This week we will review the mid-term exam and will finally watch a few speeches in class. You should watch these two speeches (if you have not) before you come to class and and two other speeches we will watch in class. As you watch these videos pay attention to their body language and voice tone. In class I will ask questions about the three types of communication and what they do well.
Videos:
Palin Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCDxXJSucF4
Obama Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ato7BtisXzE
We will also review how to present an informative speech. You will not be asked to talk for one minute. We will continue next week.
Remember, what language should you be speaking?
Graham
Friday, October 31, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Mid-Term Exam Instructions
Hello students! This week you will take your mid-term exam. Here are the instructions so you will know what to do and what to expect.
Before you arrive, please review the study guide and any notes you have taken in class. Study with friends. Good preparation will determine if the test is extremely hard or easy. Do not wait until the night before the test to begin preparation. It will cause you to have a restless night and you will come to the test tired.
Be relaxed! Remember what we discussed about fear. Let it help you.
Eat breakfast or lunch, but not too much. Bring a bottle of water. Use the restroom before you come.
Arrive in the room a few minutes early to get one last look at your notes.
Do not bring many books to the test unless you do not have time to return to your dorm room.
When you arrive, look over your notes one last time. Do not try to memorize. It is too late. Smile!
When I arrive in the class, be prepared to move to a different room. The class rooms are too small for an exam, so we will go to a different and larger room.
Once we move, all bags should be placed in the front of the classroom. This includes eyeglass cases, pencil cases, mobile phones and dictionaries. All that will be allowed at your seat are two pencils or pens, a bottle with no label with something to drink, and some type of eraser (tape or liquid paper).
Once you receive your test, there will be absolutely no talking allowed. If you have a question about the test, you may raise your hand and I will come to you. Please do not leave your seat. If I catch you communicating with another student I will assume you are cheating and both of you will receive a score of 0 on your test. This includes talking and looking at their paper. If you are caught with paper at your desk I will take your test and you will receive a score of 0.
When you finish the test, congratulations! You have earned a break! There will be no assignment for after the test and you are free to leave. Be sure to review all 6 pages of the test to make sure you have answered all of the questions.
What type of questions are on the test?
The test will consist of the following types of questions:
1. Listing - short answers. (25%)
2. Multiple choice - write the letter of the best choice (10%)
3. True - False - Write YES or NO next to the sentence. (10%)
4. Discussion - Write a paragraph on a given question. (40%)
5. Draw - Draw a diagram (10%)
6. Fill in the blank - Fill in the missing parts of an example outline. (5%)
There will be one extra credit question worth a maximum of 10% of the grade.
What questions will be on the test?
Good try, but I'm not going to tell you that. You have to prepare on your own!
I'm scared! What should I do?
Prepare! It is the best way to prevent being nervous or scared.
I thought this was an oral English class. Why are we taking a written exam?
Although this class is an oral English class the exam is about spoken English, not written English. I will not grade your grammar or spelling. However, please write neatly and with the best grammar you can.
Any questions? Feel free to send an email.
Remember, what language should you be speaking?
Graham
Before you arrive, please review the study guide and any notes you have taken in class. Study with friends. Good preparation will determine if the test is extremely hard or easy. Do not wait until the night before the test to begin preparation. It will cause you to have a restless night and you will come to the test tired.
Be relaxed! Remember what we discussed about fear. Let it help you.
Eat breakfast or lunch, but not too much. Bring a bottle of water. Use the restroom before you come.
Arrive in the room a few minutes early to get one last look at your notes.
Do not bring many books to the test unless you do not have time to return to your dorm room.
When you arrive, look over your notes one last time. Do not try to memorize. It is too late. Smile!
When I arrive in the class, be prepared to move to a different room. The class rooms are too small for an exam, so we will go to a different and larger room.
Once we move, all bags should be placed in the front of the classroom. This includes eyeglass cases, pencil cases, mobile phones and dictionaries. All that will be allowed at your seat are two pencils or pens, a bottle with no label with something to drink, and some type of eraser (tape or liquid paper).
Once you receive your test, there will be absolutely no talking allowed. If you have a question about the test, you may raise your hand and I will come to you. Please do not leave your seat. If I catch you communicating with another student I will assume you are cheating and both of you will receive a score of 0 on your test. This includes talking and looking at their paper. If you are caught with paper at your desk I will take your test and you will receive a score of 0.
When you finish the test, congratulations! You have earned a break! There will be no assignment for after the test and you are free to leave. Be sure to review all 6 pages of the test to make sure you have answered all of the questions.
What type of questions are on the test?
The test will consist of the following types of questions:
1. Listing - short answers. (25%)
2. Multiple choice - write the letter of the best choice (10%)
3. True - False - Write YES or NO next to the sentence. (10%)
4. Discussion - Write a paragraph on a given question. (40%)
5. Draw - Draw a diagram (10%)
6. Fill in the blank - Fill in the missing parts of an example outline. (5%)
There will be one extra credit question worth a maximum of 10% of the grade.
What questions will be on the test?
Good try, but I'm not going to tell you that. You have to prepare on your own!
I'm scared! What should I do?
Prepare! It is the best way to prevent being nervous or scared.
I thought this was an oral English class. Why are we taking a written exam?
Although this class is an oral English class the exam is about spoken English, not written English. I will not grade your grammar or spelling. However, please write neatly and with the best grammar you can.
Any questions? Feel free to send an email.
Remember, what language should you be speaking?
Graham
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Class Preparation for Oct. 20, 23 and 24
[Edited] We will talk about the mid-term exam. Please know this exam will be difficult if you do not prepare.
Your in-class assignment is to speak for 1 minute on a topic of your choice. You may bring an article, speak on a personal experience, etc. Remember, I will stop you if you do not sound confident and excited about your topic.
Remember: What language should you be speaking?
Graham
Your in-class assignment is to speak for 1 minute on a topic of your choice. You may bring an article, speak on a personal experience, etc. Remember, I will stop you if you do not sound confident and excited about your topic.
Remember: What language should you be speaking?
Graham
Friday, October 10, 2008
Video, Reading and In-Class Assignments for 10/13, 10/16, and 10/17
Hello Students! I'm sorry we are unable to watch the videos in class. However, we will watch them next week.
This week we will talk about using an outline.
Using an outline:
Please read the following articles:
Simple Explanation: http://www.nsknet.or.jp/~peterr-s/public_speaking/simpleoutline.html
Speech Outline: http://www.nsknet.or.jp/~peterr-s/public_speaking/detailoutline.html
Sample Outline: http://www.roch.edu/people/lhalverson/information_outline_worksheet.html
Your in-class assignment is to speak for 1 minute on a topic of your choice. You may bring an article, speak on a personal experience, etc.
The mid-term exam is coming close, so please review the material so you can do well.
Remember: What language should you be speaking?
Graham
This week we will talk about using an outline.
Using an outline:
Please read the following articles:
Simple Explanation: http://www.nsknet.or.jp/~peterr-s/public_speaking/simpleoutline.html
Speech Outline: http://www.nsknet.or.jp/~peterr-s/public_speaking/detailoutline.html
Sample Outline: http://www.roch.edu/people/lhalverson/information_outline_worksheet.html
Your in-class assignment is to speak for 1 minute on a topic of your choice. You may bring an article, speak on a personal experience, etc.
The mid-term exam is coming close, so please review the material so you can do well.
Remember: What language should you be speaking?
Graham
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Assignment for 10/6, 10/8 and 10/9
Hello students! I am sorry for waiting this long to make this post. Here is your assignment for this week:
You should talk for two minutes about what you did during the National Holiday.
The book that I will be using. You are NOT required to buy or read this book, but I feel it is helpful.
The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie
I have the edition: Dale Carnegie's Lifetime Plan for Sucess
Have a good week!
Remember, what language should you be speaking?
Graham
You should talk for two minutes about what you did during the National Holiday.
The book that I will be using. You are NOT required to buy or read this book, but I feel it is helpful.
The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie
I have the edition: Dale Carnegie's Lifetime Plan for Sucess
<人性的弱点全集(英文版)(销量仅次于《圣经》的人际关系经典，全国畅销书《人性的弱点全集》姊妹版，戴尔·卡耐基原著三合一)>
ISBN 9787806883273Have a good week!
Remember, what language should you be speaking?
Graham
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