Dear Friends: As of Fall 2004 the Greater Phoenix Area Writing Project has been discontinued. This website will be maintained for a time on a limited basis for informational purposes and so that you are able to access the resources provided. All the best to you in your teaching. GPAWP 2003 Summer Institute Web Diary "May the Circle Be Unbroken: Presenting Your Story with Heart!"

Wendy Kelleher Magic City Campus Minot High School Minot, ND Presentation Title: "May the Circle Be Unbroken: Presenting Your Story with Heart!" Grade Level(s): 9-12 Book(s) used: NA Other Resources: TBD Presentation Description: AZ Language Arts Standards and Bechmarks Standard 3: Listening and Speaking Students effectively listen and speak in situations that serve different purposes and involve a variety of audiences. Proficiency (Grades 9-12) LS-P3 Deliver oral interpretations of literary or original works. Distinction (Honors) LS-D2 Deliver creative and dramatic interpretations of literary or original works LS-D3 Communicate information expressively, informatively . . . Purpose of the lesson: * To observe, analyze and internalize three major aspects of vocalization: Emphasis, Intonation and Pacing when delivering an oral interpretation, highlighting the old saying, "It's not WHAT you say, but HOW you say it. * To complete the creative writing cycle, beginning and ending with heart. Note: If you don't see a Navigation Bar on this page, please click here, then click on GPAWP Summer Diary to get back to this page. Back to Web Diary Updated: December 8, 2005