Impromptu Speeches Begin Tomorrow!

That's right, tomorrow a lucky few of you will be asked to speak in front of your peers for 4 minutes, after having only 60 seconds to prepare. Good luck! Today's schedule: Reading Paraphrase: "When all think alike, no one is thinking." The Princess Bride Learning to explicate a longer text using an excerpt from Francis Bacon's essay, "Of Studies." Homework: Finish paraphrasing the Bacon quote. English The Rhythm of Life Introduction to Peer Evaluation of Impromptu Speeches Final thoughts on impromptu speaking before tomorrow's speakers Homework: Practice! Practice! Practice! Bonus! Here is part two of Fr. Roderick's experiences with the Nintendo Wii: