Audience Dynamics

Agenda:

• Begin powerpoint notes on audience dynamics

Gettysburg Address Questions

In a Google Doc that you will print and hand in at the end of class, answer the following questions.  Please do not simply answer yes or no.  You need evidence or examples for each to receive full credit.

1. What is the language like in the Gettysburg address? Is it complicated?  Is it straightforward?  Support your answer with examples.
2. Compared with MLK's speech, is it more literal, or does it have more figurative language?
3. How does Lincoln connect with the audience?  Explain.  (Consider the same things you did for the Inaugural Address you analyzed.)
4. How relevant would this speech be if given today?  Are there any universal truths in it?

Demographics of Proctor

Agenda:

• Complete research sheet

Homework:

• Finish sheet for Monday

Wrap-up

Agenda:

• Finish FDR viewing and discussion
• Recap of Inaugural Address directions

Homework:

• Inaugural address analysis will be due tomorrow!

Links for Demographic Project

-gallup: http://www.gallup.com/poll/125066/State-States.aspx?utm_source=WWWV7HP&utm_medium=topic&utm_campaign=tiles

-http://popcenter.uchicago.edu/data/public_data.shtml

-http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/topics-glance/

-http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html

-http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml

Appealing to An Audience: Inaugural Addresses

Agenda:

• How do you approach an audience?
• FDR Inaugural Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nSgMWW-808
• What considerations did he have to make for his audience during the Great Depression?

Homework:

• Think about which president you would like to choose for tomorrow's classwork

Self-Reflection Journal

After you finish you test, answer the following questions on your video:


1. Overall, how do you feel you did on your speech?  Why?

2.  What are some things that you notice in the video that you did not notice while you were giving your speech?

3.  From watching your speech as an audience member, was the takeaway message of your speech clear?

4..  What is one thing that you did well that you want to continue to do for future speeches?

5. What is one thing that you want to improve upon for future speeches?