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Patrick McArdle

Mr. Mac's Corner

HOLLY RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540

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Some Favorite Links:

Holt Social Studies Textbook-Eastern World-Africa, Asia, and Australia Click Geography -Then Eastern Hemisphere when you get to the homepage--Click on this link to access study guides, practice quizzes and more by chapter for our new textbook!
National Geographic Geo Bee The school will particpate in the NGS Geo Bee this year. Here is a chance to check out what it is all about in advance!
The Five Themes Video Check out this video, it was created by Haley N. for her S.S. project in Sept. 2010.
N.C. State Zoo Click here to plan your N.C. State Zoo trip!
N.C. Art Museum Here is a link to help plan your exploration of the arts. You will find that many of the areas we study in S.S. are connected through the arts!
N.C. Natural Science Museum Plan a day to learn about the world you live in from a natural history perspective. You will find all kinds of connections to S.S.!
N.C. Museum of History Hey Junior Tar Heel Historian plan your trip!
Duke Primate Center Extra Credit for Visiting! Visit between 9/26/11 and 5/26/12 to earn three grades at 120 points. Must bring proof of visit and can be only used one time this school year.
Why you would not want to be an Egyptian Mummy Check this E-Book out! It follows the notes we took in class!
The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Study Skills--Games A parent shared this site with me. Check out the map games under the geography icon!
Social Studies Online Textbook Log In Page Click here to log in on the online version of the S.S. textbook. Students were given log on info on Sept. 2009.
Character Education Net -TV Mr. Mac's on T.V.! Check out the link titled
PBS--Africa Explore
WCPSS Classroom Connection Click here to read about how the class officer program and the TLC came in to being!
Cornell Notes Template Contains PDF files to set-up Cornell Note Format Pages

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The Razorbacks Team Cadre strongly believes that for each student to succeed it takes a triangle of partnership -- the student, the parents or guardians, and the teachers.    The Razorbacks Cadre also believes that our students are capable of achieving more when this triangle promotes a positive and ongoing process of growth for all the parties involved.  The Razorbacks Team is not just the students and their core teachers, but it is a team that includes parents and guardians in the academic and  social development of all our students.  We not only encourage your support and involvement, we need it to accomplish our common goals for our students!

Grade Reports will come home weekly, so please ask to see the report, review it, sign it, and add comments if needed.  For a prompt response please email me your questions and comments.  jmcardle@wcpss.net

To schedule a parent teacher conference either contact myself or contact the HRMS Guidance office (Mrs. Branch at pbranch@wcpss.net  phone # 919-577-1339) Conferences with all core and elective teachers are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. I will try to be at all the team conferences, but I know I have some scheduling conflicts that are unavoidable this year.  If that should happen I will insure you have current performance information concerning your student available in my absence and I will be happy to meet with you at another day and time.

Sincerely, Mr. McArdle
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PUBLIC SPEAKING LESSON OUTLINE BELOW--THIS IS THE OUTLINE I USED TO TEACH PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS AND TIPS PRIOR TO THE ORAL PRESENTATION PORTION OF THE AFRICA PROJECT!  Note the outline format

    Introduction of Public Speaking Skills

I.  Self Evaluation
         A. What have you done in the past?
         B. Self Appraisal Survey
II.  Getting the facts
         A. Being an active listener
         B. Mini-Quiz: Did you get the ÃÂfacts?ÃÂ
III.  Getting Prepared
         A. Outlining
              1. General to Specific
              2. Topic Outline
              3. ÃÂAfrica EssayÃÂ
IV.  Demonstration SpeechÃÂMaking Tea
V.   Note Cards
         A. Transferring Facts
         B. Put them in order
         C. Pick and choose
VI.  Develop an opening and a closing
VII. Props
         A. Active
         B. Inactive
VIII. Before you start
         A.  Preparation Phase II
         B.  The environment
             1.    Podiums
             2.    Lighting
             3. Climate
             4.    Equipment
             5. Seating
IX. Your appearance
        A. Grooming
        B. Apparel
X.  Materials
        A. Outlines and note cards
        B. Props
        C. Guest Speakers
        D. Equipment
XI. The Speech
        A. Public Speaking Tips
        B. Adding Fun Elements
        C. Putting it all together

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