Speech Comm

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

201--Speech

This week you are going to work on a speech of invitataion. Your audience is your parent or guardian who will be coming for you next weekend. I'd like you to use Ethose, Pathos, and Logos to convince them everything is all right, you are prefectly safe, you are learning and becoming a productive member of society, and there is absolutely no drama going on in this school. [By the time she finishes saying this, she's laughing--her hand over her mouth]

Ok, Go. You may discuss it with a partner.
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301--Parents and Guardians

OK gang, we've been discussing influence and trust and power and all that shi--stuff. Now we need to talk about communication. How does one speak to their parent or guardian? What information do you give freely, and what do you hide? How does your body language speak for you? How does it differ from peer group relationships? Is there any difference between a "chosen" parent figure and a blood related parent? Let's dig deep, kids. Go.

Comments

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Coffee - check *hands it to CJ*
Uncomfortable subject, reminding me of what I don't have any more - check *takes a seat*

I always spoke to my parents with respect. And I'd like to think that I do to chosen, or even just the pseudo-parental figures in my life, such as teachers.

*pauses and thinks* I found that there were some things I didn't tell my parents, but I could tell a "chosen" parent figure... like my grandma. But on the flip side, there were a number of things I didn't dare tell her, and... well, tried not to tell my parents either *laughs*

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Past tense, E? Are they gone from this world, or do you just never speak to them anymore?

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

*looks down at her hands*

*quietly*

I don't speak to them anymore.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

What if you don't respect them? The authority figures in your life. I mean, not on a "oooo, they're bad people" level, just on a... you don't respect them level. Can you speak to someone with respect when you don't have it for them? In my experience, they don't want respect. Obedience is good enough.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Yes.

I mean, I might not have respect for someone, but I try and speak to them as though I have it. They might not necessarily have been authority figures in my life, but they were considered authority figures.

[leeadama.livejournal.com]

Can we choose which parent we perform this exercise on as my rhetoric will be very different if it's for my father versus my mother.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[Smiles broadly] Lee, I knew you'd do well in this class. Yes...choose who you are addressing to help you determine audience appeal. Good question.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, Elizabeth. Subject dropped. [Gives her a gentle smile]

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Why? I mean, why bother? If you're speaking to someone you don't respect, why?

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

*gives her a small, grateful smile*

Thank you, ma'am.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Because it's often easier to communicate with them if they believe that they have your respect, even if they don't

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

((how is it E gets to call her Ma'am and none of the guys get away with it? Hmmm...[goes off to psychoanalyse CJ]))

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Okay, that I'll buy.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

[[Because E's special? *bg* And good luck with that!]]

301

[wannabelawyer.livejournal.com]

*Hands CJ a note apologizing for his absence yesterday and then sits back down, making sure his seat is far, far away from Jack.*

201

[wannabelawyer.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure anyone's coming for parent's weekend, so should I just assume someone is for the purposes of the assignment?

Re: 201

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Yes, Lindsey...just have a concrete idea of you're audience. No one is actually sending these.

Re: 301

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Thank you Lindsey. Jack needs to speak to you. If you are uncomfortable with that, do it after class and you can stand next to me. I did pretty well Friday, right?

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

*knocks on classroom door*

Professor Cregg? You got a minute?

[miss-monochrome.livejournal.com]

::if it was like her at all, she'd have a note appologizing for her absence yesterday. instead, she just gives an appologetic shrug and tries to think of who she could consider a parental figure::

Well... I...I think the woman I considered my parental figure pretty much thought I was an annoying brat, so... I guess it didn't really matter much how I spoke to her. But...but I tried to treat her with respect. And, I guess I never really felt the need to be anybody but myself with her, but... sometimes I really wanted to try to be better, like her. ::laughs:: Besides, I know she coulda kicked my ass if she really wanted to. I...I don't really remember what it was like with my real sires, but I know it wasn't like that. ::isn't sure if that actually answered the question, but she hasn't really experienced or seen a real blood parental relationship to compare it with::

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Callisto, hon, come on in. We're in the middle of class...but, what's up? You look upset?

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

I kinda, just, *scratches back of neck* may have punched Coach Ash.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Really? [Smiles] Want some chocolate?

[Suddenly becomes serious] Actually, I should scold you. You can't be hitting teachers. You want to tell me why? Other than he's the biggest jerk on Earth?

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Chiana, this is personal and you dont hve to answer, but how has that relationship colored how you relate to people now? Have you created your own family structure to replace your previous one?

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

I'm the TA for his Art Class, couple of days ago, he asked me to pose for the studio session this morning. I get there and I find out he neglected to specify that the posing was to be naked. I refused, he threatened me with detention if I didn't, I said I'd prefer dentention, he siad he'd had enough of my attitude...

And then I hit him.