2009-2010 Topic is In!!!

The French Revolution!

Listen for information on next week's meeting.

Whyte

Look Out!

MHS ACADEC coming soon!

ACADEC Banquet

Dear Team:

The bus departs from MHS at 4P.M. sharp and will be picking us from the bus stop located to the SOUTH of the school.

Dress smart-ly.

Remember that the awards banquet will be held tomorrow evening "at the National Orange Show Events Center in the Valencia Room."

Whyte

Dear Cavalier ACADEC Team!

Tomorrow's our last day!

I've been humbled by your consistent dedication, focus, and humor.

The Queen's song is funny!

"Remember, the Force will be with us, always..."
-Obi-Wan Kenobi :)

Tomorrow

Is the day before competition. We will meet in Mr. Whyte's room, though we will probably spend most of the day in the library, working on speeches and impromptu speeches.
Don't forget to bring the clothes you plan to wear on Saturday, so I can make sure that they are appropriate.
We're almost there you guys!
Just a couple more days :)

- Priscilla "Captain P"

Speeches

Our first day of competition is coming up quite soon - the weekend after next. Since this day is about prepared/impromptu speeches, essays, and interview, we should really be focusing on memorizing our speeches and practicing them as much as possible. Have them in a final state by Tuesday so we can continue our preparation. Now is not the time to create a speech; now is the time to memorize and fine-tune what we already have. Only a 12 more days, and then we give our speeches! So let's be as ready as possible.

-Priscilla

Friday Meeting Jan. 16

We will meet in Room 2 tomorrow, Friday 16 from 12:30-1:00P.M.

You must attend meeting.

Bring Your Literature Outline

to me tomorrow so that I may see that you're ready.

One week to go!

On Public Speaking

We will practice the ole' Toast Master's riddle daily from now on out. Be ready. Be prepared --mentally, articulating your speech, organizing your ideas, and honing in on good rhetorical practices while refining your delivery, style, and presence!

Topics will range from current events to Latin America literature, from oddities to Star Wars. Just Kidding. Only on Star Wars.

Cheers,
Whyte

Assignments for the Mexican History Timeline

Jessica - Pre-Columbian Period and Spanish Conquest

Priscilla - Colonial Period and Revolutionaries that lead the struggle for independence: Hildago, Morelos

Jose - Independence Period and Early Rebuplic

Breanna - The Reforma and The French Intervention and The Restored Republic

Nick - The Mexican Revolution

Ali - The Sonoran Dynasty, The Maximato, and Revolutionary Renewal

Rogelio - The Industrialized Revolution

Remember, a few slides on each person, or each group of persons is needed so that we can work on a more complete timeline with Ms. Mercado. Do the research and slides and have them ready by Monday when we return so that we can present the slides completely in Tuesday to Ms. Mercado. Be thorough, but concise. Important details only.

Have a happy new year and I will see all you again on Monday.

Any questions, just email me or comment on this post.

-Priscilla

History timeline

Most of you know that Ms. Mercado gave us a timeline to prepare over the holidays. I will divide it up soon and assign everyone a part to do. Until then, please continue to work on speeches, and keep studying! :)

Competition is at the end of January, so we are almost there!

-Priscilla

Final!

Make sure that you have your speeches written on index cards. This will help you begin to easily memorize them.

I expect to see your speeches on index cards tomorrow, Thursday at lunch.

Whyte

A! O! Let's Go!

People, let's finish up these speeches. Next week I have arranged for you to visit various educators around campus. You will present your speec to them and they will provide feedback. This starts Monday. Be ready!

Whyte

Instead of Going to Math Tutoring Tomorrow...

go to Mr. Whyte's class because we need to fill out some formsfor competition that are due TOMORROW. Do not be late. Do not be absent. Be here at 7:15, no later.

Remember to get the blue paper I sent home with you signed by your parent(s). Do not forget this.

See you guys tomorrow,
Priscilla (Captain P)

Written Speeches!!!

Bring them tomorrow morning!!! We will practice presenting them!!!

Speeches...

You have your rough drafts completed. This week we will work towards refining them, as well as, learning how to present them.

Make sure that you bring your rough drafts to Wednesday morning's meeting.

Whyte

Essay tomorrow morning!

Consider young Antonio experiencing the deaths of three people who he knew. What affect does this have on him? How do these unfortunate events become conflicted, morally depressing test points along his coming of age journey. Consider Ultima, Father Byrnes, The Golden Carp in your argument...

Homework and Test Tomorrow!!!

There seven major literary works that the USAD has put out for this year's Latin American theme. Your homework tonight is to make a table, a chart, or some other graphic organizer in which you list:

1. The writer's name and her/his corresponding piece...

2. The names of character and their roles in each piece...

3. The setting of each piece

4. The theme of each piece

5. The style of each piece

6. Central conflicts of each piece

and

7. Know the various dates relevant to each writer and literary piece

Please, pass this on to Nick and Roger. I don't seem to have their e-mails.

TEST TOMORROW: 7:15 (not 7:20)

Peace,
Whyte

BEFORE 6:45 A.M.

Let's Go CAVS! November 15!!!

OK, People...

Study smartly. We go to scrimmage tomorrow morning!

Remember to review flash cards.

I'll see you tomorrow morning at Chaffey High School on the south side. The south side is located on 4th Street in between San Antonio and Euclid Avenues.

In Peace,
Whyte