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__Effective Public Speaking:__
__Do Now:__

Think of some examples of times you have been present at a public speech or have watched a public speech. Who was speaking? What were they speaking about? What type of speech was it: informational, persuasive, other? What were some things you remember the speaker doing well? What are some things that they speaker needed to work on? What tips would you give someone who is preparing to give a public speech? Please answer in your binder on a sheet of white lined paper! = = = Tasks: = = = = 1. Watch the following videos. As you watch, please keep track of what the speaker does well (strengths) and what the speaker could work on (weaknesses). Do this on the same sheet as your Do Now and please do it for all 3 videos. You do not need to watch the videos in full...Just get a good idea of their speaking style! =

1. @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMLZO-sObzQ

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=2. Then, read and mark up the Effective Public Speaking Tips Handout. Answer the questions on the back and be ready to discuss!=

1. What are some specific dos and don'ts of effective public speaking?

2. Describe a person's body language should look like when giving a public speech. Be specific.

3. How does an effective speaker "keep it simple"?

4. How does an effective speaker personalize a speech? Why should a personalization be included?

5. How shouls you begin and end your speech?

3. Now its time to plan out your own speech! Use the organizer on your Effective Public Speaking Handout to plan out what your speech will say.
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= Period 2: Research: = [] *A program designed to provide job training skills to enter into the work place [] *A program focusing on job training and classes for school-aged youths [] *Tips and links for teens looking for jobs [] *Tips and links for teens looking for jobs https://www.massyouthemployment.org/ *A great site to apply for youth jobs with statistics on teen employment http://www.boston.com/jobs/galleries/job_fair_help/ *Boston.com article highlighting ways to stand out at a job fair

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[] Resources/Posters/etc. Help End Hunger: []

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/usdafoodcost-home.htm

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http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/2008-06-05-summer-jobs-ceos_N.htm#.T5q5FptlnhI.email *An interesting article about how teen jobs helped major CEOs achieve their goals http://teenscashcoach.com/teens-money-management/summer-jobs-getting-them-and-their-importance *17 year old Michael Costigan talks about the importance of teen jobs and how to view the teen job experience http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1952331-1,00.html *Time Magazine article focusing on the difficulty teens face in getting hired [] *An NPR interviewer with Michael Saltsman of the Employment Policies Institute speaking about the importance of teen jobs