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Assignments for 03/08/2021

Assignments due for the week of March 8th, 2021

Practical Public Speaking

Great start on our Manuscript speeches. We will finish them next week as well as do our next short Extemporaneous speech. Prepare a 1-2 minute “Introduction” speech for our next class. You may introduce a friend, family member, political figure, sports hero, movie hero, historical character, fictional character, Biblical character, etc. Welcome him/her to our class, give a list of his/her qualifications and experiences, some biographical information, and then introduce the person by name to the class. You may use notes (preferably note cards or a half-sheet of paper), but do NOT merely READ the introduction to us. Make it as conversational as possible and talk to and look at your audience. 🙂 Continue to work on volume and vocal variety and have fun with this!!

Quick Looks at Great Books

Finish your reading of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and answer questions 91-105 in your study guide.

  • Abridged version — Chapters 64-71
  • Unabridged version — Chapters 104-117

Enjoy the completion of this fantastic book and the resolution of many complicated situations. We can continue to be amazed as to how this author could possibly create such intriguing plot twists!! We will begin discussing the many themes that Dumas intended to convey. Be prepared to discuss any surprises you may have had as you completed your reading.

No-Spin Economics

We finished our examination of the obverse side of the one dollar bill and went over the handout for Crash Course Economics #4 before we took the quiz. Next, we we will have a quiz on Crash Course Economics videos #3 and #5. We will definitely finish going over the sheet of notes BEFORE we take the quiz. (Crash Course #5)

You can review these two videos at the following links.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING A MAGNIFYING GLASS TO CLASS NEXT WEEK TO EXAMINE IN DEPTH OUR PAPER CURRENCY!!

Adventures in American Literature

Complete your reading of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by reading Chapters 30-43. The adventures continue in a big way, and the plot is resolved in the end. This is not only a fun adventure story but also an educational journey for Huck as he learns to form his own opinions despite what society has told him. Also, finish your study guide questions. We will finish going over all of them as we continue our discussion.

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