Two topics!

Hi everybody! I hope you had an awesome vacation!!

In the comments, please tell us what two topics you might want to do for the next presentation. Remember to focus!

We will choose one topic, brainstorm and organize in the next class.

Fluency and Jokes

For our last class of 2010 we will practice fluency and telling jokes. Watch this VIDEO about how to tell a joke and tell us one thing you learned in the comments. Also, bring your own joke (no dirty ones!) to class so you can practice telling it to your group.

Intonation

Good job with the presentations last week everybody!!! In the next class we are going to practice intonation because the way you speak changes the meaning and feeling of the words. This will help your presentations become more interesting and accurate!
No homework for this time... LUCKY DAY!

Presentation #1

Next class we will have our first presentations! Remember: your speech should be 2-3 minutes and you will get to practice once with a partner before we begin. Let me know if you have any questions or problems.

Presentation Topic

I know everybody is busy with Gaigosai - I really appreciate all of your hard work!!! This week, when you get a chance, please tell me your presentation topic in the comments.
See you at the festival!!!

Presentation Topics

Hi everybody! You all did such a great job improvising last class... I really enjoyed listening to you - so funny!!!!
Please think of 3 topics that you might want to choose for your first presentation and write them in the comments. Next class we will brainstorm all three topics, choose one, organize your presentation and create a good opening!

A speech that you give without any preparation is called "improvised". These can be the most difficult kind of speeches, but also the most fun!

Next class we will learn how to improvise with some tips and lots of practice.

Watch the video of an American guy named Tam deliver an improvised speech. The teacher gives him the topic "Pokemon" and he has to make a speech. The topic then changes during his speech to "Pikachu" then "spells" and the teacher keeps changing the topic. Click HERE to watch then tell me what you think in the comments.

Let's try it next class!

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