LA+10+March


 * //Welcome back, kiddies! We're nearing the homestretch for the school year...just over one third left, and much of that will be fun. Things get a lot quicker from here.

That said, here's the speechy schedule for the week://** Monday: Cue carding lesson and prep Tuesday: Memorize and practice Wednesday: Early birds for +5…if done, practice Thursday / Friday: presentations

//**While you are getting ready to practice your delivery, please check out the Speaking Tips page to the left.

What is the 'function' of a cue card?**


 * What has worked for you in the past?**


 * Guideline for cue carding**
 * Maximum of **6** cue cards...one side only.
 * You may only only write out you intro and / or conclusion. The rest must be 'cues'.//

Can you imagine what our world would be like if our leaders took siestas? Whenever opposing countries made strong statements, and were close to making a decision with wide-ranging consequences, they would be forced to take a nap -- effectively 'sleeping on' their decisions. As the health care magazine //Seasons India// states, "(D)uring sleep we recharge our ... ability for social interaction, decision making and balanced emotions." How many battles would not have been fought had a jumpy president simply been sent for nappy time? I feel that this simple - and welcome - change in lifestyle would well be worth the time invested.