Tuesday, March 20

• Weekly quote for memorization: “Every man’s life is a fairy tale written by God’s fingers.” - Hans Christian Andersen
• Practice speaking drills
• Work with Ezekiel text
• Watch ADS sample and Trial closing argument examples
• Due:  Legal Speech rough drafts

Thursday, March 22 (St. Catherine of Sweden’s Feast Day!)

• Begin presentation of Legal Speeches
• Should take all class
• All students critique, decide verdicts after both sides have presented
• Have ceremonial speech(es) for St. Catherine of Sweden
• Make toasts as a final form of ceremonial speeches

Friday, March 23

• Memorization Quiz
• Finish Legal Speeches not presented last class
• Continue with student critiques and verdicts

Tuesday, March 27

• No weekly quote for memorization (only one day of class this week)
• Begin Political Speech discussion
• Look at rubric, outline for next speech
• Determine elements of political speech different from ceremonial and legal
• Written v. impromptu style of delivery
• Discuss structure, creation of a plan for implementation
• Watch Presidential debate example (if time allows)
• Homework: Select a platform for political speech

Thursday, March 29 – [out for debate tournament]

• Ms. Jen will be working with the 8th graders for this period, so the Logic & Rhetoric lesson plans will be on hold until Tuesday, April 3