Why Articulate?

Bell Work
Take your homework out to be checked. Then, write down one question you have about writing your Speech of Introduction. If you don't have a question, write a sentence or two explaining why it is important to articulate when giving a speech.

ar·tic·u·late

ADJECTIVE

1. (of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently:

   "an articulate account of their experiences"

   synonyms: eloquent · fluent · effective · persuasive · lucid ·

   
   

   
   

VERB

1. express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently:

   "they were unable to articulate their emotions"

   synonyms: express · voice · vocalize · put in words · communicate ·

Opening

1. Ask questions.
2. How was watching the speech examples on our own? Did anyone find an example that would be helpful for the whole class to see?

Work Time

1. Watch Jamila Lyiscott's Ted Talk. http://www.ted.com/talks/jamila_lyiscott_3_ways_to_speak_english#t-46282
2. Discuss articulation/speech delivery.
3. Work on speeches.

Closure

We will discuss the potential for an extra day on the assignment depending on how today went.

Homework

Continue to work on speech.