Thursday, November 28, 2019

Video — Indiana Jones Rocks Petra with this Arabian Classical Remix! - The Piano Guys (Wonder of the World 4 of 7)

Indiana Jones Rocks Petra with this Arabian Classical Remix!
(The Piano Guys Wonders of the World Series)

This is the fourth in the series where The Piano Guys go to one of the 7 Wonders of the World.  In this video, they go to Petra a city built into the rock in Jordan. The name Petra means rock.

Because Petra was a location in the 3rd Indian Jones movie, they use music from the soundtrack in this tune.

Enjoy the video again.


 





You can read more about the New 7 Wonders of the World in simple English here:
New 7 Wonders of the World 

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Lesson 9 – Comparison Speeches

Comparison Speech Feedback Forms
For each speaker, give feedback using the form link below.

Feedback Form
  1. Physical message
    Did the speaker do each step (feet, hands, look, and voice)? Did the speaker make eye contact? Use gestures? Use voice inflection?
  2. CRAP Principles
    Did the speaker use the CRAP principles (contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity) well? 
  3. I. E. E.
    Did the speaker introduce each graph? Explain each graph? Emphasize what was important in each graph?
  4. Overall performance

Homework

  • Send your slides to me by email. Save your slides as your full name + OP05 Demonstration Speech (ex. Taro Suzuki OP06 Demonstration Speech)
  • Make a copy of your slides and add V2 to the file name (ex, Taro Suzuki OP06 Demonstration Speech V2). Upgrade your data slides with the feedback you heard in class.
  • Go to TED.com and evaluate one presentation. Choose any presentation you like. Watch the first five minutes carefully and evaluate the presenter’s visual message. 

Use the link below to give your evaluation.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Video — The Jungle Book / Sarabande (Mayan Style)

The Jungle Book / Sarabande (Mayan Style)
(The Piano Guys Wonders of the World Series)

This is the third in the series where The Piano Guys go to one of the 7 Wonders of the World.  In this video, they go to Chichén Itzá on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. The most famous view is of El Castillo, a big Mayan pyramid.

The music is a medley of tunes from the soundtrack to Disney's The Jungle Book. Did you see the bear and the panther in the video? They are two main characters from the movie

Enjoy the video again.


 



You can read more about the New 7 Wonders of the World in simple English here:
New 7 Wonders of the World 

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Lesson 8 – Explaining Visuals

Explaining Visuals
We looked at the Speaking of Speech textbook and learned about the Explaining Visuals. In two weeks you will give a Comparison Speech comparing two countries or places. 

Use the slideshow below to help you improve your slides.



Next Lesson (11/27)
You will give your Comparison Speech next week. 
  • Review the CRAP principles and use them in your slides and be ready for the quiz.
  • Use 3 graph or chart slides.
  • Use 2 or more image (photographs or illustrations)
  • Include a title slide and repeat it at the end of your presentation.
  • The title slide should have your title and your name and class information.
  • You should use I. E. E. (introduce, explain, and emphasize) for each data slide. Also, plan a transition question or statement.
  • Plan gestures and voice inflection as well.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Video — The Mission / How Great Thou Art - The Piano Guys (Wonder of The World 2 of 7)

The Mission / How Great Thou Art 
(The Piano Guys Wonders of the World Series)

This is the second in the series where The Piano Guys go to one of the 7 Wonders of the World.  In this video, they go to the Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). They also visit Iguazu Falls near the border of Argentina. 

The music is a mashup (mix) of two tunes. One is called Gabriel's Oboe. It is the most famous music from the soundtrack of the movie The Mission. The setting of the movie is at Iguazu Falls. It is a wonderful movie and I strongly recommend it. It has a beautiful theme about love (not romantic). I cry every time I see it. The other music is a Christian hymn called How Great Thou Art.

Enjoy the video again.


 

You can read more about the New 7 Wonders of the World in simple English here:
New 7 Wonders of the World 

Lesson 7 – Effective Visuals

Effective Visuals
We looked at the Speaking of Speech textbook and learned about the Effective Visuals



Next Lesson (6/5)
You will prepare slides for your Comparison Speech in two weeks. 
  • Use 3 graph or chart slides.
  • Use 2 or more image (photographs or illustrations)
  • Include a title slide and repeat it at the end of your presentation.
  • The title slide should have your title and your name and class information.

CRAP Design
I taught you 4 principles of design. You can review the CRAP presentation and the Images presentation again below.




Thursday, November 7, 2019

Video — Kung Fu Piano: Cello Ascends (The Piano Guys – Wonders of the World Series)

Kung Fu Piano: Cello Ascends 
(The Piano Guys Wonders of the World Series)

This is the first in the series where The Piano Guys go to one of the 7 Wonders of the World.  In this video, they go to the Great Wall of China. Enjoy the video again.





You can read more about the New 7 Wonders of the World in simple English here:
New 7 Wonders of the World 

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Lesson 6 – Demonstration Speeches

Demonstration Speech Feedback Forms
For each speaker, give feedback using the form link below.

Demonstration Speech Feedback Form


  1. Posture
    Did the speaker do each step (feet, hands, look, and voice)? Did they do them in order? Did they pause between steps?
  2. Eye contact
    Did the speaker look at individuals for about 3 seconds? Did the speaker look at you?
  3. Gestures
    Did the speaker make a gesture for each slide? Was the gesture clear? Was the gesture useful? How was the timing?
  4. Voice inflection
    Did the speaker change their voice for important points? If it wasn't clear to you, you cannot give a "5".
  5. Warnings
    Did the speaker give a warning for 
    each step?
  6. Cooking vocabulary
    Did the speaker use a variety of cooking words from the handout?
  7. Overall performance


Homework
Go to TED.com and evaluate one presentation. Choose any presentation you like. Watch the first five minutes carefully and evaluate the presenter’s visual message. 

Use the link below to give your evaluation.