Where am I going? What will I give back? Daily Plans: Monday, 20 March

Happy Monday AVID Students!
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Homework: 
-College Fair Presentations MUST be ready to share by the end of the day on Thursday.
-TRF due Wednesday!
-ACA Task: Discussion board post + 2 comments/replies & 8 question transcript quiz

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Big Idea: Structures have interrelated parts

Essential Questions: Where am I going? What will I give back?

Objectives: I can...
...practice public speaking.
...identify key components of an effective speech.
...anticipate questions visitors will ask about our college.
...create a college presentation.
...set a SMART goal for the week. 

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1) Warm Up: 30 Second Elevator Pitches (7 min)

1. Draw an item from the papers on your table.
2. Take one minute to plan a speech selling your item.
3. Share your speech at your table using Stand-Share-Sit.

2) Literacy Block: Giving Sales Pitches and Writing Speeches (25 min)

1. Get your copy of the planning document.
2. Choose who will read Giving Sales Pitches and who will read Speeches.
1. While you read, Giving Sales Pitches:
1. Sketch the inverted pyramid method.
2. Add 3 components of a sales pitch.
2. While you read, Speeches:
1. Name our audience and rate their skill level. 
2. List 7 tips for writing an effective speech.
3. After you read, work with your group to...
1. Part 1: 1-1-2
1. Take 1 minute to summarize the "Giving Sales Pitches" article. What is the inverted pyramid? Why do we need to anticipate questions from the audience? etc.
2. Take 1 minute to summarize the "Speeches" article. What are some key parts of an effective speech? What are some grammar/style tips for writing an effective speech? etc.
3. Take 2 minutes to discuss questions people may ask and what facts will hook your audience.
2. Part 2:
1. List 5 questions you anticipate students asking about your college. The space to do this is on the back of the first page of your planning doc, right under the poster template.
3. Part 3: 
1. Answer these questions.
2. Type (in the document HERE) a 30 second elevator speech that you will use to get students to stay at your table, ask questions, and not just fill in their scavenger hunt and run away. Consider:
1. What is your hook?
2. What facts will be interesting or shocking to the students?
3. What do they need to leave your table knowing about your school?
4. How will you use ethos, pathos, and logos?
5. What tone should you be using considering our audience?
3. I will print your 30 second speeches so you each have a copy. Be sure not to read directly from it!

3) Lesson Plan: College Fair Presentation Planning (40 min)

1. Review your to do list for today.
2. Create/finish your presentation board.
3. Practice your presentation. Our Mock College Fair is on Wednesday before Tutorials!

3) Family Time: Start SMART (Until the end of class)

1. Open your planner.
2. List any upcoming due dates, tests, family events, etc.
3. Write an academic or personal SMART goal for the week. Make sure your goal...
1. Specifically states what you will do.
2. Is measurable.
3. Can be attained/met this week.
4. Is relevant to your success.
5. And is time-bound - at the latest, you'll finish it by Friday.