Mark's imitation of Jay Walker's English Mania

1) I will imitate Jay Walker's TED video titled English Mania.

2) 0:18 - 1:14

3) I chose this because I am interested in his speaking style, which is very clear.

4) 

5) Here's the transcript.

Let's talk about manias. Let's start with Beatle mania: hysterical teenagers, crying, screaming, pandemonium. Sports mania: deafening crowds, all for one idea -- get the ball in the net. Okay, religious mania: there's rapture, there's weeping, there's visions. Manias can be good. Manias can be alarming. Or manias can be deadly.
The world has a new mania. A mania for learning English. Listen as Chinese students practice their English by screaming it.

(Sample) Mark's CAD Outline on Commercial Surrogacy

Note: Make sure your subject line above has your name and topic like the sample above!
            Then, type the 5 things below.
 
Name: Mark Christianson
 
I. Topic: Commercial Surrogacy:

II. Issue: Should a woman (=a surrogate mother) be allowed to receive money to bear the baby of another person? This is becoming common in India.

III. Argument: Commercial surrogacy should be legalized in Japan because

IV. Reasons:
 
                1) More infertile couples can get a child with their own DNA,
                    It is better to make it available to more people by legalizing it


                2) Surrogate mothers can earn money and be protected by law.
                    Right now, the laws are unclear.  Accidents, problems can happen.

V. Three Discussion Questions
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1. Do you have any questions about my opinion?
2. Do you agree?
3. Should surrogacy be voluntary or commercial? What do you think?

Directions/Criteria for Winter Final Performance

S&L Winter, Lessons 7,8,9

☆Final CADs or “Dramatic English Imitation”

1. Confirm schedule and criteria. CAD day = 2/6. DEI day = 2/13. Both in I-132.     Lunch before performance = final rehearsal (1pm~ I can help you)    CAD =  Upload outline (issue, opinion, 3 questions) on class site by 2/4.               Stand in front of class, introduce an issue and your opinion (2 min.)               + Lead a discussion (about 3 min.) Any controversial, academic issue is OK.    DEI = Upload outline (name, title, reason, video, script) on class site by 2/11.              Introduce video (1 min.), Play video (1 min.). Imitate video (1 min.)               Any movie, lecture or other video is OK. 80 words or more. Pairs/groups OK too. 2. On the site, see the criteria for a good CAD and good DEI.     Choose CAD or DEI, make schedule. CAD people meet with me to discuss CAD topics/skills. 3. Find the following website. Make sure you can log in for uploading outline. http://speaking-listening-mark.blogspot.jp/ 4. Decide your topic and your 1 minute video, or any collaboration you want to do. 5. Upload your Outline. Name, time, why?, video link, and transcript today if possible. 6. Start practicing! You need at least 20 practices to do it smoothly, possibly more. Listen and repeat and practice dramatically many times!

☆Homework (Finish before the next class unless a specific date is indicated)

Homework = By Monday before your performance, make sure all of your content is uploaded to the site. DEI: Find a approximately one-minute English video, with a transcript*, if possible, that you want to imitate. It can be a lecture, speech, news, movie, TV show, or any other type. You must have at least 80 words in it. If you want to work together with a partner, you can do a dialogue. *Remember, movie transcripts are available at http://www.imsdb.com/

☆Preview

Come to ILC-131. You’ll do your 1-minute dramatic English imitation or 2 min CAD. Be dramatic!

Self-Evaluation Criteria - CAD or Dramatic English Imitation

Note: I will send these questions by email, along with your Video link (private), so please reply by 2/20 Wed by the latest. Sooner is best!

Part 1: Performance (___/ 10pts, 10% in the Participation Grade)

Very Good! = 2pts,  Good= 1.5pt, OK, good effort =1, Hmm...=0.5                    Evaluation
1) I uploaded my outline (all info) to the class website on time by deadline.             2   1.5   1   0.5

2) I practiced and mastered the content well and spoke with 100% eye contact.      2   1.5   1   0.5

3) My voice was loud enough and clear enough to hear the words.                          2   1.5   1   0.5

4) My voice (intonation, pausing, emphasis, emotion) was effective.                        2   1.5   1   0.5

5) My body language was similar to the video, or was nicely dramatic.                     2   1.5   1   0.5

Bonus 1~2pts = Costumes or other creative preparation or performance.    Bonus = 2   1.5   1   0.5
                        For example, CADs can use PowerPoint or paper visuals.


Part 2: Self-Analysis Worksheet (___/8pts, 8% of Worksheet Grade)
Each question is worth two points if you follow the directions.

Q1. After watching your video, use the Performance criteria above, and circle your score for each item 1)~5). What is your total grade? ___ /10

   
Q2. What were the good or effective points of your performance? (30 words or more)


Q3. What points in your speaking/imitation did you want to improve more?  (30 words or more)


Q4. In general, how was this final CAD or DEI activity for you? Fun? Difficult? Do you have any comments or suggestions for improving this activity in the future? (30 words or more)