LEGENDS

Go to the following website on legends. Choose three to read. Then continue and research one animal from that site. You will be writing your own legend about the animal of your choice. Do you know why legends are to be told during the winter months?

LEGENDS

Speeches

It is time to prepare for speeches. Sometimes it's hard to come up with interesting topics. The best speeches are the ones that you can make personal connections to. This adds interest to your speech. Remember...You don't want us to fall asleep during your presentation! Class presentations will be on January 28 and 29.

Visit the following site for some cool ideas!

Cool Ideas

Your speech needs to be 3-5 minutes in length. I attached the rubric I will be using to mark you. Good luck!

Speech Rubric

CONTENT 40%

Speech Development (Structure, organization- Introduction, body, conclusion, support material) 20 marks

Effectiveness (Interest, reception, achievement of purpose) 10 marks

Speech Value (Ideas, logic, originality) 10 marks

DELIVERY 40%

Volume, Projection, Clarity

Voice (Change in pitch, pace, volume, clarity, annunciation) 10marks

Manner (Enthusiasm, confidence, poise) 10 marks

Physical (Appearance, posture, facial expression, eye contact, body language) 10 marks

LANGUAGE 20%

Appropriateness (Choice of words, related to topic and audience) 10 marks

Correctness (Grammar, pronunciation) 10 marks

Space Exploration

Can You Make It Into Space?

Today you are going to explore rocket propulsion. You will even design your own ion engine! Click on the following link and scroll down to "Design an Ion Engine." You will have to do three activities before you are able to design the engine. Be prepared to answer questions in class based on your experience. Good luck and may the force be with you.

Ion Engine

If you are successful in your mission...continue to explore the website in the areas that interest you.