Good People of 7th Period Speech,

It's hard to believe there's only one week left in the semester! One week, one speech! Let's make them both great! If you cannot locate your prompt for the extemp speech, click here to download a new one.

Please scroll down to see our performance order/plan of attack for the week...

Speakers: Maddy L, Matt L, Sam H, Hope V, Kam F, Anna N, Kat L & Sarah Sh.

Attention Monday Speakers: ALL paperwork (outline, intro/conclusion, works cited) needs to be emailed to me (emathias@hse.k12.in.us) by 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 15. You must also submit your outline to the Turnitin dropbox by 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 15 as well.

Speakers: Isaac C, Wes C, Claire P, Ben H, Jennifer M, Summer D, Admir I & Sarah St.

Attention Tuesday Speakers: ALL paperwork (outline, intro/conclusion, works cited) needs to be printed and ready to turn in at the beginning of class on Monday, December 16. You must also submit your outline to the Turnitin dropbox before class begins on Monday, December 16 as well.

(Day 1 of Final Exams: Periods 1 & 2)
7th period does not meet and Mr. M. will be sad.  

(Day 2 of Final Exams: Periods 3 & 4)
Speakers: Grant G, Julie L, Cam P, Hope H, Jasmyne S & Sam K.

Attention, Thursday Speakers!  ALL paperwork (outline, intro/conclusion, works cited) needs to be printed and ready to turn in at the beginning of class on Tuesday, December 17. You must also submit your outline to the Turnitin dropbox before class begins on Tuesday, December 17 as well. (**Because we do not meet on Wednesday, your work is due Tuesday. Do not forget!**)

(Last Day of Final Exams: Periods 5, 6 & 7)
Written Final Exam: Objective Test (95 multiple choice questions).
Click here to download a basic overview of what to review in preparation for this test.

Below is the schedule for the oral interp performances. Pay close attention to all requirements on the prompt for this speech. If you have questions, please ask.

As announced in class, congratulations to
Hope V.
who was voted Speaker of the Round by the class!

Hats off to the other speakers of the days:
  - Sarah St.
  - Anna N.
  - Claire P.
  - Kat L.
  - Troy C.

Congratulations to our latest Speaker of the Round, Anna!

Kudos to all of our other Speakers of the Day:

Maddy L (flower pens)

Isaac C (chopping wood)

Matt L (putting in contacts)

Jennifer M (tap dancing)

Grant G (setting a broken arm)

Two down, and two to go!

Wednesday, 10/16: Sam H, Admir, Maddy, Kat
Thursday, 10/17: Wes, Sam K, Summer D, Anna
Friday, 10/18: Troy, Sarah B, Hope V, Isaac
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Monday, 10/21: Sarah St., Matt, Ben H, Hope H
Tuesday, 10/22: Jennifer, Julie, Claire, Jasmyne
Wednesday, 10/23: Kam, Sarah Sh, Grant, Cam

Remember, your paperwork is due the SCHOOL DAY before your performance date.


If you wish to use the computer, projector or other classroom technology, you must make arrangements with me prior to your performance date. You MUST schedule this with me in advance. Do not assume that I can be available on any given afternoon.


Anyone who does not perform during this time frame will go on our first day back after fall break.

Like a sturdy building, good speeches are constructed using quality materials and tools, put together through masterful use of specific skills and concepts.

Understanding how a worthwhile public speech is made and delivered is crucial to your success in Speech class. Click on the icons/links below to download PDF versions of some of the relevant handouts you received paper copies of in class. 

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