Video – The Piano Guys original tune: All of Me

The video we watched an original tune by The Piano Guys: All of Me. Jon Schmidt (the pianist) wrote this song years ago and many people have performed it on YouTube. Finally, he recorded his version for YouTube.

Enjoy the video again.

Lesson 14 – Final Speeches and Final Thoughts

Final Speeches
We watched the rest of our speeches. You did a good job!

Please remember that the skills you learned in this class can help you in your future classes and jobs. I wish you well. 


Class Photo

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Lesson 13 – Final Speeches

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

Final Speech Feedback Form

Video — Mary, Did You Know? (Petatonix)

Mary, Did You Know? is a Christmas song written in 1991. It has become a popular song for artists to cover. Maybe the best version so far is the one recorded this year by Pentatonix, a popular YouTube artist. Enjoy the video again. I have included the lyrics below the video.

Merry Christmas!

Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?

Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?

This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know that your baby boy would give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy would calm a storm with his hand?

Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God.

The blind will see, the deaf will hear and the dead will live again.

The lame will leap, the mute will speak, the praises of the Lamb.

Mary, did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?

Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?

This sleeping child you're holding is the great I AM.

Lesson 12 – The Conclusion

The Introduction & The Body Practice
We practiced The Introduction and The Body parts of our speech with our classmates. We gave and received feedback using the handouts.


The Conclusion
We looked at the Speaking of Speech textbook and learned about The Conclusion.

Use the past tense to remind us what you told us in the overview slide using the future tense. Also, include one focus point (the best example or number).

For your conclusion slide, you can copy and paste your overview slide. It is OK to include your focus points on your slide. However, try to use fewer words on the slide than what you say. Also, animate each main point and focus point separately. If you would like a challenge, don't write your focus points on your slide. Instead, remember them and say them.

In addition to the focus point for each point of your conclusion, I suggest a final focus point. You can introduce your final focus point with these words …

If you only remember one thing from my presentation, please remember that …

After that, show your title slide and finish with Thank you! (DO NOT say "I'm finished.").

This is a powerful way to end your conclusion.

Next Lesson (1/6)
In the next lesson, some of you will give your final speech. Everyone should be ready.

Remember:

• Do not write sentences on slides
• Use keywords or images
• You cannot use notes
• Memorize your final sentence and practice it many times

Use the Final Preparation Guide as a checklist.
RU Final Speech Preparation Guide

Continue building your Final Speech. Practice, practice, practice. Practice makes perfect.

Video — Angels We Have Heard on High (The Piano Guys)

Angels We Have Heard on High
(The Piano Guys)

Now that Thanksgiving is finished, we can listen to Christmas music! This is a classic Christmas song with a twist by the Piano Guys. They use many GoPro cameras and a drone (indoors!).

Enjoy it again (except for the 3rd period class. We didn't have time during the class, so enjoy it for the first time!).

Lesson 11 – The Body

The Introduction (practice)
You practiced giving the introduction to your partner(s). They gave you feedback on the parts of your introduction (greeting, what, why, and overview). Use this feedback to improve your introduction.


Images and Fonts
I gave short presentations about Images and Fonts. You can review these with the slideshows at the bottom of this blog post.


The Body
We looked at the Speaking of Speech textbook and learned about The Body. Next week you will give the introduction and body sections of your final speech. 


Next Lesson (12/16)
You will give your The Introduction and The Body parts of your final speech next week. 

Continue building your Final Speech. 

• Upgrade your Introduction slides (if necessary)
• Prepare slides for The Body.
• Each main point should have evidence. Use both numbers and examples. 
• You must use numbers at least twice and evidence at least twice. 
• You must also have at least one graph.
• You must prepare I. E. E. for your graphs.
• Each main point should have transitions to the next point. Use both past and future and statement and rhetorical question patterns.
• Use previous skills (posture, eye contact, voice inflection, CRAP, IEE, etc…). You should plan AND practice these.
• Practice the introduction and body of your speech several times to be smooth.

Prezo Design 2 Images from Daniel Beck

Presentations fonts from Daniel Beck

Video — Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Pentatonix)

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
(Pentatonix)

This Christmas tune is from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet. The story takes place on Christmas Eve. This performance is amazing. I wonder how many hours they must have practiced for this song.

Enjoy it again.

Lesson 10 – The Introduction (Story Message)

Comparison Speeches (continued)
We heard the rest of our classmates' speeches.


The Introduction
We looked at the Speaking of Speech textbook and learned about The Introduction. Next week you will give the introduction part of your final speech to a small group. 

Next Lesson (12/9)
You will give your The Introduction part of your final speech next week. 

• Choose three products to compare. You will tell us why one product is the best choice.
• Prepare three slides: What, Why, and Overview
• Use expressions from the Glossary of Introductory Phrases (p. 63)
• Practice the introduction of your speech several times to be smooth.

Presentation Slides
You need to share your slides with me before you come to class next week.

• Go to Google Drive.
• From the New button on the top left, choose Google Slides.
• Give the title your full name + 19F EP + Final Speech (eg. Taro Suzuki 19F EP Final Speech).
• Click the Share button and write my Rikkyo address. (You can continue to make changes after you share.)
• Make your title slide by tomorrow. Due 12/3 21:59. 
• Finish the rest of your slides before class. Due 12/8 21:59. You can share your slides now and continue working on them until the class.

Video — The Jungle Book / Sarabande (Mayan Style) – (Wonder of The World 3 of 7)

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 

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

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 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 an Comparison Speech comparing two countries or places. You will need to use  Google Slides  for your presentation. 



Next Lesson (11/18)

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. I recommend using photographs or illustrations on your title slide.
• You should use I. E. E. (introduce, explain, and emphasize) for each data slide.
• Plan gestures and voice inflection as well.

Download and fill in the IEE Handout and turn it in before your presentation next week. Use it to help you practice.
EP Comparison Speech IEE Preparation

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 

Lesson 7 – Effective Visuals

Demonstration Speeches (continued)
We finished with our speeches.

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


CRAP Design

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

GTB Presentation Design 1 CRAP from Daniel Beck

Next Lesson (11/18)
Prepare three graphs for your Comparison Speech. 

• A vertical bar graph to show ranking (ex., population, economy, land size).
• A pie graph to show percentages (ex., current GDP between the three countries).
• A line graph to show change over time or trends (ex. birth rate, economic growth).

Use the instructions below. Also, bring a computer to class.

Presentation Slides
You need to share your slides with me before you come to class next week.

1. Go to Google Drive.
2. From the New button on the top left, choose Google Slides.
3. Give the title your full name + 19F EP + Comparison Speech (eg. Taro Suzuki 19F EP Comparison Speech).
4. Click the Share button and write my Rikkyo address. (You can continue to make changes after you share.)
5. Finish your data graph slides before class. Due 11/17 21:59. You can share your slides now and continue working on them until the class.

Video — I Won't Give Up (Jayesslee Cover of Jason Mraz)

I Won't Give Up (Jayesslee Cover of Jason Mraz)
Jayesslee is the artist who sang the Gangnam Style cover we watched before. Jayesslee means J S Lee. Their names are Janice (Jay for J) and Sonia (Ess for S) and their last name is Lee. I love their harmonies. It must have been difficult to perform this on one take at the beach.

See the lyrics below the video.

I Won't Give Up

Jason Mraz

When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?

Well I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love, I'm still looking up

And when you're needing your space, to do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting, to see what you find

'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not and who I am

I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up, still looking up.

I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved)
God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)

I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love, I'm still looking up

Lesson 6 – Demonstration Speech

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.

TED Talk Evaluation Form

Due 11/10 21:59

Video — Mission Impossible (The Piano Guys featuring Lindsey Stirling)

We watched the Piano Guys play Mission Impossible, a popular TV show turned into a movie series. This time they were joined by another YouTube star, Lindsey Stirling. She is known for playing violin while dancing. Enjoy it again below:

Lesson 5 – Voice Inflection

Voice Inflection
We also looked at the Speaking of Speech textbook and learned about the voice inflection and about bad postures to avoid. Finally, we looked at a model Demonstration Speech on the DVD. Next week you will give a Demonstration Speech about how to make your favorite dish. You will need to use  Google Slides  for your presentation. See the steps below.




Demonstration Speech Presentation
Use the storyboard handout from class to prepare the steps for your Demonstration Speech.

Your speech will have six steps. For each step, you will have …

1. a full-sized photograph.
2. an instruction.
3. a warning.
4. a gesture.
5. one or more voice inflections.

Your slideshow should also have a title slide and a final slide with your presentation title and your name. To make the final slide, make a copy of your title slide (8 total slides).

Do not use small images. Fill the slide!


Presentation Slides
You need to share your slides with me before you come to class next week.

1. Go to Google Drive.
2. From the New button on the top left, choose Google Slides.
3. Give the title your full name + 19F EP + Demonstration Speech (eg. Taro Suzuki 19F EP Demonstration Speech).
4. Click the Share button and write my Rikkyo address. (You can continue to make changes after you share.)
5. Finish your slides before class and be ready to present. Due 10/27 23:59. You can share your slides now and continue working on them until the class.

Your slides should be photographs from your camera or phone. Use full-size images. You can only use text to label your ingredients. 
No sentences!



There is a 3-minute time limit for your presentation. Be sure to practice many times with your gestures and voice inflection! Watch the DVD again for a good example.



If you need the handouts, you can download them from the links below.

Cooking Vocabulary Glossary

Demonstration Speech Preparation

Lesson 4 – Canceled Lesson Homework

Unfortunately, I had to cancel the lesson on Monday. In place of the lesson, do the homework below to get credit for attendance:

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.

TED Talk Evaluation Form

Video — Gangnam Style (Cover by Jayesslee on YouTube)

We watched Jayesslee's (Janice & Sonia Lee) cover of Psy's Gangnam Style. They are a talented pair of Korean-Australian twin sisters from Sydney. Enjoy it again below:

Lesson 3 – Informative Speech

Informative Speech
For each speaker, give feedback using the form link below.

Feedback Form

Here are some things to consider when giving feedback:

Posture:

1. Feet
   Does the speaker set their feet properly? For men, shoulder-width apart and pointing straight forward. For women, feet pointing out in each direction with one foot a little in front of the other.
2. Hands
   Does the speaker pause before setting hands? Does the speaker set their hands properly? One hand should rest in the "hook" of the other hand's fingers.
3. Look
   Does the speaker pause before beginning to look? Does the speaker look from one side of the room to the other and back to the middle? Does the speaker look slowly?
4. Voice
   Does the speaker pause before beginning to speak? Does the speaker take a breath? Does the speaker use a loud enough voice?
5. Parts
   Does the speaker introduce the topic? Does the speaker talk about each of see, do, eat, getting around? Does the speaker review the points at the end?
6. Images
   Are the images interesting? Are the images full size? Do the images suit the message?
7. Eye contact
   Does the speaker make eye contact with individuals? Did the speaker make eye contact with you? Does the speaker keep eye contact for about 3 seconds or one sentence?

Voice Inflection
We learned about how to change your voice (textbook pp. 28-29). Next week we will practice voice inflection.

Video — Cello Wars (Star Wars parody by The Piano Guys on YouTube)

The Piano Guys are my favorite YouTube artists. They have great music AND great videos. This one is a parody of my favorite movie from my childhood, Star Wars. Now people call it Episode IV (4) or A New Hope, but it was Star Wars to us when it came out. It wasn't until the stupid prequels (Episodes I, II & III) years later that those names were used.

The ideas of lightsabers, fighting ships flying across the screen, laser guns and The Force were all new and very cool. Star Wars was the first real blockbuster movie. If you wanted to see it when it came out, you might have had to wait hours and there were no reserved seats back then. It stayed in the cinemas for over a year.

I have included a modern trailer of the movie below the Piano Guys video. The original trailer was not very good. Enjoy!

Lesson 2 – Eye Contact and Gestures

Speaking of Speech
We also look at the Speaking of Speech textbook and learned about the Visual Message and about bad postures to avoid. Finally, we looked at a model Informative Speech on the DVD. Next week you will give an Informative Speech about your hometown or any city. You will need to use  Google Slides  for your presentation. See the steps below.




Presentation Slides
You need to share your slides with me before you come to class next week.

1. Go to Google Drive.
2. From the New button on the top left, choose Google Slides.
3. Give the title your full name + 19F EP + Informative Speech (eg. Taro Suzuki 19F EP Informative Speech).
4. Click the Share button and write my Rikkyo address. (You can continue to make changes after you share.)
5. Finish your slides before class and be ready to present. Due 9/30 23:59. You can share your slides now and continue working on them until the class.
6. Practice, practice, practice!

Your slides should be full slide photographs of your city. The best photographs are your own photographs from your camera or smartphone. If you cannot get your photos yourself, get large photos from Google Images.


Your slideshow should have at least 8 slides:

• A title slide with the name of your hometown and your name. (1 slide)
• An overview slide with your four points (text). (1 slide)
• One (or more) slides for each point. (4 or more slides)
• Summary slide with your four points (images). (1 slide)
• Title slide as your final slide. (1 slide)

Watch Lisa Suzuki's Informative Speech on the DVD again. Practice with your slides many times to be smooth at it. Practice makes perfect! 

If you do not want to bring a computer to class next week, download the Google Slides app for your smartphone and log in.

Video – Tom Sawyer by Rush

As I told you in my self-introduction, the Canadian rock trio, Rush, is my favorite band. Geddy Lee, the bass player, is also the singer and keyboardist; Alex Lifeson is the guitar player; Neil Peart is the drummer and lyricist (writer of the words).

Rush's best-known song is Tom Sawyer. Tom Sawyer is the name of a famous character is American literature. Mark Twain wrote a few novels with Tom as a character who observes human nature. Tom was a boy and had a friend named Huckleberry (Huck) Finn. Huck had his own novel in which he made a raft (small flat boat) and traveled down the Mississippi River with an escaped slave.

In the introduction part of the video there is an animation with characters from South Park (a popular TV show). The characters have their own rock group called Lil' Rush. They start to play Tom Sawyer, but stop to have an argument. It's because the singer confuses Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.

In this song, Peart (the writer) thinks of himself as a "modern-day Tom Sawyer". So, this song is really about himself. I have included the lyrics (words) below the video if you would like to read them. Enjoy!






Tom Sawyer
Words: Peart    Music: Lee & Lifeson

A modern day warrior
Mean, mean stride
Today's Tom Sawyer
Mean, mean pride

Though his mind is not for rent
Don't put him down as arrogant
He reserves the quiet defense
Riding out the day's events
The river

What you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the mist, catch the myth
Catch the mystery, catch the drift

The world is, the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his skies are wide

Today's Tom Sawyer
He gets high on you
And the space he invades
He gets by on you

No, his mind is not for rent
To any God or government
Always hopeful yet discontent
He knows changes aren't permanent
But change is

What you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the witness, catch the wit
Catch the spirit, catch the spit

The world is, the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his eyes are wide

Exit the warrior
Today's Tom Sawyer
He gets by on you
And the energy you trade
He gets right on to the friction of the day

Lesson 1 – Welcome

Welcome to English Presentations with GTB!

Today, I introduced myself and you gave a short introduction speech and learned about presentation posture. 




Next week: First Speech
Next week, you will give your first speech. In a short simple speech, talk about the following:

• Name
• Major
• Hometown
• Interests/Hobbies

Begin with "Hello" or "Good morning/afternoon!" and end with "Thank you!" Be sure to use good speech posture.

*Update*
Bring a computer to class next week. You can bring one from home or borrow one from library or media center.