A 1971 note from Dr. Seuss to support young library patrons continues to be good advice for all involved in language learning.
From:http://blog.jackcheng.com/post/6251616486/letters-to-troy-public-library
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Good advice from the good Dr.
A 1971 note from Dr. Seuss to support young library patrons continues to be good advice for all involved in language learning.
From:http://blog.jackcheng.com/post/6251616486/letters-to-troy-public-library
Monday, January 17, 2011
In honor
This is a clear message.
This is a central point.
This is passion.
17 minutes.
0 slides.
47 years later remembered and talked about.
This is greatness.
This is a central point.
This is passion.
17 minutes.
0 slides.
47 years later remembered and talked about.
This is greatness.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Learning from the Movies
Several weeks ago in class we analyzed clips from several movies and determined that they contain many examples of successful presentations in terms of both language and delivery. One on hand, this should come as no surprise to anyone as movies enable a meeting of professional writers and professional actors, both of whom have the advantage of being able to edit their words and combine them with a score that further enhances their message.
However, on the other hand, this blinding flash of the obvious should be a fantastic reminder of the fact that we are able to be inspired, motivated, captivated and horrified by the impact of the human word.
In that class, I assigned each of you to find a clip from a movie and send it to me to share with your classmates.
Following are the clips that I received along with comments by your classmates in italics. If anybody reading this has any additional movie speeches than move them, feel free to post links in the comments section or send them directly to me.
Pearl Harbor from Angela: I have chosen this clip is because Pearl Harbor is one of my favorite movies (Love movies that are about wars, very exciting) besides feeling how strong the president emotion is, this clip shows that sometimes making a speech will not effect others right away, but the presenters movements will cause more of a effect then the speech
City Hall by Cherry: This movie is an old movie. I saw that on the Internet.
The reason why I like it, because it can touch my heart.
This part is about a accidental shooting of a boy, and this is that boy's funeral.
And Al Pacino is the mayor. So he said something in this funeral.
The beginning of his speech, everyone didn't have any action.
And there were no expression on their face.
But in the end he made everyone feel energetic and they can see the future.
He make me feel that he can do it. He is powerful.
And he has pause, good gestures and voice.
And he put hooks in his speech too.
Dead Poet's Society by Rio: My introducing movie is “Death Poets Society”. I like the actor of Robin Williams. It is the movie long time ago.
In the movie, his sound, volume, pace depend on the situations and the audience. I like the part of they are in the school history room and said “seize the day”. However, the attached below; Robin William’s eye contact to the students and the intone makes me impressed. Few of the students seem to be bored in class though. All of the students are attracted when the teacher reads the poesies.
Robin’s posture shows what I say now.
Casino by Shomaré, who did not include a reason why he likes the clip....perhaps it is because of the interesting and diverse selection of vocabulary on the part of Joe Pesci.
Facing the Giants by Terri: Crazy passionate coach & Rock we need you!!
The coach kinda demonstrated by the interaction between them, and they soon know how the practice of never quiting is like.
keep drive/ keep going/ there you go/ very best/ come on/ give me more/ don't quit/ you don't quit on me
crescendo and the background music makes it more convincing.
Facing Giants by Terri: eye contacts with all people and spoke with nodding
described the situation here and then gave the faith for them.
Letting them know who they are and the fact of their advantages.
Gathering people's mind to fight for victory!
sounds sincerely
perfect pauses and he got everyone's eyes
The Hottest State by Terri: she knows how to grab audience's attention, a couple of hooks.
kinda threatened and warning
perfect stresses with facial expression
reputations and personal questions that the audience had to do with (audience's benefit)
intense eye contact
Henry V by David Hsu: tell a story: he want everybody to convince him. he tell a story and give them a dream
eye contact: good
stress the point: when he speak to the point . he slow and emphasis the word.
tone: raise the voice when he want people to pay attention.
others: he knows the audience want. and say some words to hit people's mind.
he say "Brother" Let the soldier think that I am with you. more persuasive.
cadence
A Beautiful Mind by Vicki: Final speech is very genuineness
Not too mach facial expression or gesture
But you can still feel the sperker's mind
Embedding is not allowed for this video so you need to click through to watch.
12 Angry Men by Vicki: the film is very nice, very classic
you can see how to persuade others
Everyone has their own words features
Nell by Vicki: this is not speech or normal circumstances
the girl can's speek english. she has the language brrier
but use the body, facial expression , eyes contact voice...
we can still communicate to her without language
I appreciate and have taken note of the effort by the seven of you who actually completed this assignment.
However, on the other hand, this blinding flash of the obvious should be a fantastic reminder of the fact that we are able to be inspired, motivated, captivated and horrified by the impact of the human word.
In that class, I assigned each of you to find a clip from a movie and send it to me to share with your classmates.
Following are the clips that I received along with comments by your classmates in italics. If anybody reading this has any additional movie speeches than move them, feel free to post links in the comments section or send them directly to me.
Pearl Harbor from Angela: I have chosen this clip is because Pearl Harbor is one of my favorite movies (Love movies that are about wars, very exciting) besides feeling how strong the president emotion is, this clip shows that sometimes making a speech will not effect others right away, but the presenters movements will cause more of a effect then the speech
City Hall by Cherry: This movie is an old movie. I saw that on the Internet.
The reason why I like it, because it can touch my heart.
This part is about a accidental shooting of a boy, and this is that boy's funeral.
And Al Pacino is the mayor. So he said something in this funeral.
The beginning of his speech, everyone didn't have any action.
And there were no expression on their face.
But in the end he made everyone feel energetic and they can see the future.
He make me feel that he can do it. He is powerful.
And he has pause, good gestures and voice.
And he put hooks in his speech too.
Dead Poet's Society by Rio: My introducing movie is “Death Poets Society”. I like the actor of Robin Williams. It is the movie long time ago.
In the movie, his sound, volume, pace depend on the situations and the audience. I like the part of they are in the school history room and said “seize the day”. However, the attached below; Robin William’s eye contact to the students and the intone makes me impressed. Few of the students seem to be bored in class though. All of the students are attracted when the teacher reads the poesies.
Robin’s posture shows what I say now.
Casino by Shomaré, who did not include a reason why he likes the clip....perhaps it is because of the interesting and diverse selection of vocabulary on the part of Joe Pesci.
Facing the Giants by Terri: Crazy passionate coach & Rock we need you!!
The coach kinda demonstrated by the interaction between them, and they soon know how the practice of never quiting is like.
keep drive/ keep going/ there you go/ very best/ come on/ give me more/ don't quit/ you don't quit on me
crescendo and the background music makes it more convincing.
Facing Giants by Terri: eye contacts with all people and spoke with nodding
described the situation here and then gave the faith for them.
Letting them know who they are and the fact of their advantages.
Gathering people's mind to fight for victory!
sounds sincerely
perfect pauses and he got everyone's eyes
The Hottest State by Terri: she knows how to grab audience's attention, a couple of hooks.
kinda threatened and warning
perfect stresses with facial expression
reputations and personal questions that the audience had to do with (audience's benefit)
intense eye contact
Henry V by David Hsu: tell a story: he want everybody to convince him. he tell a story and give them a dream
eye contact: good
stress the point: when he speak to the point . he slow and emphasis the word.
tone: raise the voice when he want people to pay attention.
others: he knows the audience want. and say some words to hit people's mind.
he say "Brother" Let the soldier think that I am with you. more persuasive.
cadence
A Beautiful Mind by Vicki: Final speech is very genuineness
Not too mach facial expression or gesture
But you can still feel the sperker's mind
Embedding is not allowed for this video so you need to click through to watch.
12 Angry Men by Vicki: the film is very nice, very classic
you can see how to persuade others
Everyone has their own words features
Nell by Vicki: this is not speech or normal circumstances
the girl can's speek english. she has the language brrier
but use the body, facial expression , eyes contact voice...
we can still communicate to her without language
I appreciate and have taken note of the effort by the seven of you who actually completed this assignment.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
OK, this hooked me into reading further into the article than I would have otherwise
Deborah A. Cunningham, the manager of $261 billion at Federated Investors Inc., was squeezed into the bathroom of her family’s recreational vehicle, trying to help save the $3.6 trillion money market industry.
A good hook is necessary in presenting.
We all know that.
However, the same could be said for writing as well. Reading Bloomberg at 2AM is not something that I normally would be doing but the opening sentence of this article was far too good to pass by.
A good hook is necessary in presenting.
We all know that.
However, the same could be said for writing as well. Reading Bloomberg at 2AM is not something that I normally would be doing but the opening sentence of this article was far too good to pass by.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The following blog post is intended specifically for students in my Applied Business Communication course.
Richard Trumka is an American organized labor leader. Currently, he is President of the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the US. At the time of this speech, he was Secretary-Treasurer of the same organization.
Speaking to organized labor is not an easy task. Leaders are essentially politicians, frequently attorneys like Trumka. However, members are more of the blue-collar variety of workers, who want to hear from people who understand their perspective and their lives.
This presentation is against the backdrop of the 2008 Democratic Primary in which Barrack Obama was campaigning against Hillary Clinton. Trumka was endorsing Obama though received some resistance from his supporters, primarily because of the color of Obama's skin. Rather than pretend that racism is not a topic, Trumka decided to directly address the topic.
In this presentation, Trumka starts with a personal narrative, uses an effective hook and proceeds to raise the volume and intensity of his voice in a manner that guarantees that every audience member is following his every word. You don't need to be Richard Trumka when you present but you could use the tools that he demonstrates in this clip.
Richard Trumka is an American organized labor leader. Currently, he is President of the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the US. At the time of this speech, he was Secretary-Treasurer of the same organization.
Speaking to organized labor is not an easy task. Leaders are essentially politicians, frequently attorneys like Trumka. However, members are more of the blue-collar variety of workers, who want to hear from people who understand their perspective and their lives.
This presentation is against the backdrop of the 2008 Democratic Primary in which Barrack Obama was campaigning against Hillary Clinton. Trumka was endorsing Obama though received some resistance from his supporters, primarily because of the color of Obama's skin. Rather than pretend that racism is not a topic, Trumka decided to directly address the topic.
In this presentation, Trumka starts with a personal narrative, uses an effective hook and proceeds to raise the volume and intensity of his voice in a manner that guarantees that every audience member is following his every word. You don't need to be Richard Trumka when you present but you could use the tools that he demonstrates in this clip.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Obama in New Hampshite
The following blog post is intended specifically for students in my Applied Business Communication course.
Following is the video we viewed at the beginning of class of Barack Obama speaking in New Hampshire during the 2008 Presidential election campaign. You may want to watch it from start to end, taking note of the methods that Obama uses to emphasize his key points.
Following is the video we viewed at the beginning of class of Barack Obama speaking in New Hampshire during the 2008 Presidential election campaign. You may want to watch it from start to end, taking note of the methods that Obama uses to emphasize his key points.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
How to Wow 'Em Like Steve Jobs
The following blog post is intended specifically for students in my Applied Business Communication course.
I have long admired Steve Jobs for his skill in adeptly handling business presentations. When asked for a specific example of a person who combines the various skills required to be successful in this arena, he is usually one of two or three examples that I offer.
However, despite his obvious prowess, several years ago there was little written about his actual technique - likely because Apple was still essentially a niche company that made really good computers but not much else. Now they have a few other products you may have heard of - isomething or other to listen to music and that phone thing.
Nearly five years ago I ran across the this article and still feel that it is a nice summary of presentation skills exemplified by a person like Jobs.
In our class over the next several weeks we will address the best methods to use to "sell benefit", the value of practice, how to keep things visual and what it really means to exude passion, energy, and enthusiasm. In the meantime, you should do a bit of thinking what each of these areas mean to you.
I have long admired Steve Jobs for his skill in adeptly handling business presentations. When asked for a specific example of a person who combines the various skills required to be successful in this arena, he is usually one of two or three examples that I offer.
However, despite his obvious prowess, several years ago there was little written about his actual technique - likely because Apple was still essentially a niche company that made really good computers but not much else. Now they have a few other products you may have heard of - isomething or other to listen to music and that phone thing.
Nearly five years ago I ran across the this article and still feel that it is a nice summary of presentation skills exemplified by a person like Jobs.
In our class over the next several weeks we will address the best methods to use to "sell benefit", the value of practice, how to keep things visual and what it really means to exude passion, energy, and enthusiasm. In the meantime, you should do a bit of thinking what each of these areas mean to you.
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