Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule

Hello parents and guardians!

Since I split my time between RHS and HHS, I also have to split my time at Parent/Teacher Conferences.  I'll be at Heritage on Monday, October 28, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.  On Wednesday, October 30, I'll be at Rogers High from 3:45 - 6:45 pm.

Of course, if you cannot come and see me on the times above, shoot me an email, and we can schedule a time that is convenient for us both.

Thanks for your understanding!
Liz

edavis@rps.k12.ar.us

Debate I Directions for 10/21/13

First, open your portfolio.  Make sure that everything is formatted appropriately.  Resize fonts or videos, make theme changes/adjustments, etc.

Today, we will focus on working with partners and your 1AC.

Please click on the following link and save it to your Google Docs or open it in Word and save it to your documents.

Cuba Embargo (Affirmative)
Cuba Embargo (Negative)

Cuba Oil (Affirmative)

1. Decide which case you and your partner will work on for your first in class debate.
2. Make any changes necessary to your case.
3. Develop a NEG file for you and your partner.
1. openevidence.debatecoaches.org/bin/view/Main/

Advanced Debate Instructions for 10/21/13

Bill Book

Students,  please review the bills in your committee and find evidence to debate the bills.  Print whatever you need for in class debates.  

Also, do you need to change anything on your 1ACs? Discuss with partner.

Directions for Class on Friday, September 13

Please review and follow all of the directions below.  Here is a video that you can follow along.  Then, complete the survey.

Open Google Chrome through Launchy.

1. After you log into your account, type in Chrome in Launchy.
2. It should pop up within a minute.

Go to the Blog for Class.

1. Make sure you are in Google Chrome prior to going to the blog.
1. Debate: http://mountiedebate.blogspot.com
2. Forensics: http://mountieforensics.blogspot.com
3. Theatre Dance: http://rpstheatredance.blogspot.com

Create a Gmail Account or Access your Gmail Account.

1. Type in gmail.com to the address bar.
2. In the top right, click the red button that says Create An Account.
3. Fill in the information, and click next step.
4. In needed, verify your account with a text message sent to your phone.

Create a YouTube Account.

1. Type in gmail.com to the address bar.
2. Once you are signed in, click on YouTube across the top under the address bar.
3. If you are not already signed in, click Sign In in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Follow the instructions to finish your YouTube account.

Create a Presentation in Google Docs.

1. Return to your gmail account (so type in gmail.com into the address bar).
2. At the top of the screen, click on Docs or Drive.
3. On the left side of the screen, click Create and then select presentation.
4. A new window should appear, and you can select your Presentation theme.
5. Change the name of the file to be your class period, your last name, and then Portfolio
1. For example, if my last name were Smith and I was in first hour, I would write 1.Smith.Portfolio
6. Share the document with me.
1. Click the blue Share button in the top right.
2. Under add people, type rhs.ocfd@gmail.com
3. Then, click done.
7. You can decorate the first slide however you want (as long as it’s school appropriate, of course).  There are 3 things to include on the title slide:
1. Name
2. Class
3. Hour

End of the Year Recap!

This has been such a great year for RHS Debate and Forensics!  Our class grew from one class to two, we placed at many tournaments, and we even walked away with some sweepstakes trophies!

I am so proud of these students for their hard work and dedication to this organization.  I am honored to be their coach.  

Here are some pictures from the year that never made it online!

In-Class Rehearsal for Alternative Assignments!

Forensicans at the March Madness tournament in Fayetteville!

"Team Building"

After watching a hearing on a capital murder case in Arkansas, Justice Karen Baker came and spoke with our debaters about the Arkansas court system.  

Stoby's in Russellville was great way to end the trip

Getting some shut eye before the State tournament

A delicious late night snack after many hours of debating

Some of our state qualifiers: Isaac, Josh, Jenni, Ean

Our final meal at a debate tournament for the year!

18 and Life to Go: A Legal Handbook for Young Arkansans

Check out this PDF for some vital information about legal processes in Arkansas!

Assessment for Debate/Forensics

Happy Monday!

Sorry that I can't be here today.  Tomorrow, we'll be working on:

• Debate/Forensics (3rd hour): finishing bills/debates
• Debate I (5th hour): preparing for the final exam

For today, I want you to focus on your analysis of performance.  Please answer the following questions, and then submit your work to the sub.

    1.  Are schools killing or enhancing students' creativity? Explain in at least five sentences.

    2.  Watch the embedded video as a class.

    3.  What is the overall point of Ken Robinson's speech?

    4.  What nonverbal strengths does Ken Robinson possess?

    5.  How can education change to better utilize creativity? Should the system change? Explain in at least 10 sentences.
    6.  How can this better utilize creativity, and how can this class improve next year?

If you finish early, please prepare material for your final exam in this class.