MISS MISKIMMIN’S LESSON PLANS FOR WEEKS OF 05/25/15 AND 06/01/15:
Monday, 05/25:
Memorial Day
Tuesday, 05/26: Present information such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and
organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (SL.8.4).
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate (SL.8.6). Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (L.8.1).
Materials: formal speech rubric
1. Record weekly obligations
2. Explain formal speech rubric and answer any questions
3. Show sample visual aides
4. Conference with students about new topics
5. Continue outline/visual for speech
6. Assignment: Continue working on outline; work on visual aide
Wednesday, 05/27: Present information such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and
organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (SL.8.4).
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate (SL.8.6). Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (L.8.1).
Materials: formal speech rubric
Kennywood Day for Science
1. Assignment: Continue working on speeches! They are due on Friday,
05/29. Come prepared to practice with small groups tomorrow.
Thursday, 05/28: Present information such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and
organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (SL.8.4).
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate (SL.8.6). Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (L.8.1).
Materials: formal speech rubric
1. Practice presenting to at least 3 peers in order to gain an understanding of
areas of strength and areas that need work.
2. Make final adjustments to outline and visual.
3. Make note cards
4. Collect Literature books
5. Assignment: Practice your speech!! The final product is due tomorrow
(typed outline and rubric)!
Friday, 05/29: Present information such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and
organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (SL.8.4).
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate (SL.8.6). Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (L.8.1).
Materials: formal speech rubric
1. Present speeches
Monday, 06/01: Present information such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and
organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (SL.8.4).
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate (SL.8.6). Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (L.8.1).
Materials: formal speech rubric, Literature book
Adjusted Schedule: Science Final
1. Record weekly obligations
2. Continue with speeches
Tuesday, 06/02: Present information such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and
organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (SL.8.4).
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate (SL.8.6). Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (L.8.1).
Materials: formal speech rubric, Literature book
1. Continue speeches
2. Collect lit books if not previously turned in
Wednesday, 06/03: Present information such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and
organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (SL.8.4).
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate (SL.8.6). Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (L.8.1).
Materials: formal speech rubric, Literature book
1. Collect Literature books if not previously turned in.
2. Finish speeches
Thursday, 06/04: Present information such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and
organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (SL.8.4).
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of
formal English when indicated or appropriate (SL.8.6). Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking (L.8.1).
Materials: formal speech rubric, Literature book
Transition Day/Awards Day
1. Debrief on public speaking experience
2. Organize portfolios and materials for the end of the year.
FRIDAY, 06/05:
Last Day of School!!
½ Day
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER! 