GOOD MORNING CLASS SHOW
This activity is modeled after the typical and popular Good Morning shows that fill the morning TV schedules. The class is divided into groups and each group gets a weekly opportunity to create and perform a "Good Morning Class Show."  The show gives the students the opportunity to write and read local and school news articles, interview people (real and fictional), give weather reports (based on real meteorological readings done in Science) etc.  Here's an outline of the show sections that each group will cover when the group is up.
GREETING AND SHOW OUTLINE
The group introduces the show to the class and gives a short outline of the contents of this morning's show...coffee talk.  Watch segments of popular morning shows to get your ideas - Good Morning America, Canada AM, David Letterman ,  Oprah Show , Rosie O'Donnell are just several.		  
THE NEWS
The group assigned to this day begins with a prepared script reading of the news.  The news articles that the group reads may include the following topics or subjects:
  • School news and class news.
  • Fictional news based on a current story we're reading or have read. (i.e. News of the exposure of Gray Owl as a fraud)
  • News related to the current Canada newspaper issue we're covering. (i.e. Issue 24, Famous Canadians) 
  • News from any subject that we're currently studying...(i.e. Science - Wetlands in distress)
 
SPORTS
The group assigned to this day begins with a prepared script reading of the news.  The news articles that the group reads may include the following topics or subjects:
  • School news and class news.
  • Fictional news based on a current story we're reading or have read. (i.e. News of the exposure of Gray Owl as a fraud)
  • News related to the current Canada newspaper issue we're covering. (i.e. Issue 24, Famous Canadians) 
  • News from any subject that we're currently studying...(i.e. Science - Wetlands in distress)
WEATHER
The group assigned to this day reads a prepared local weather report which will include:
  • Temperature (low and high), humidity, wind direction and speed, cloud type and cover
  • Growing degree comment (6 degrees Centigrade)
  • Sun height and shadow length as of noon the previous day.
  • News from any subject that we're currently studying...(i.e. Science - Wetlands in distress)
ENTERTAINMENT
The group assigned to this day must perform an entertainment routine which may include:
  • Reading a current writing assignment
  • Playing a recorder or percussion piece.
  • Performing a dance or song routine.
  • Interviewing students or guests (fictional interviews allowed - i.e. interviewing Grey Owl)
  • Editorial - your groups interpretation of the news and subjects we're covering (a chance to express your own opinions)
MISCELLANEOUS
The group assigned to this day may present something new and unique that we haven't discussed:
  • A skit or play?
  • A phone in segment?
  • A French game?
  • A mini Olympics event?

CBC SHOW OUTLINES
Wake up to world with CTV's Canada AM and make Lisa LaFlamme, Rod Black and Jeff Hutcheson part of your morning routine. Canada AM gets you started with the latest in local, national and international news and business, weather and sports, entertainment and fashion, and much more. We've been waking up Canadians for nearly 30 years. No wonder, we're the country's most-watched morning show. Mondays - Renowned parenting educator Barbara Coloroso shares her tips and thoughts on raising kids, and the host of Inside Travel, Christine Diakos, gives you great ideas on where to vacation.
Tuesdays - Fitness expert Chris Batista whips you into shape, Dr. Marla Shapiro has the latest health and medical information for your entire family, and registered dietician Leslie Beck feeds your mind and body with great nutrition advice.
 Wednesdays - Catch up on the hottest trends in clothes and accessories, and hair and make-up with our fashion maven, Adrienne Gold. Veterinarian, Dr. Ian Sandler, has advice on everything to do with your pets, and gardening guru Mark Cullen shows you how to grow beautiful gardens and flowers.

SHOW DETAILS
Morning Show Rubric Evaluation News Coffee Talk  Joke Today Weather  Science Trivia Interview  Editorial Literature Sports  Movie CD Review Book Review Show and Tell Music Art Show Impromptu Speeches 
IMPROMPTU SPEECHES 
1. Define the topic first - Kyoto Protocol
2. Divide the topic - global warming/
    greenhouse effect/ economic impact
3. Give organization map of where you
    are heading with your speech
4. The Speech		 TOPICS:
You are a famous sports player. Describe your best moment of a game.
Should welfare recipients be forced to work?
Should our homework load be reduced  or increased?
Convince us to vote for you as class
Prime Minister
Convince us that homework is harmful to your health.
If you were an animal, what would you be?
If you were the teacher, how would our class be different?
Tell us about the hardest thing you have ever done.
Explain the rules to your favourite game.
Tell us about your favourite holiday.
Tell us about the most fun recess activity.
Tell us about a nickname you have and how you got it.
Tell us about the best dream you've ever had.
Tell us about your favourite pet and why it should win the Greatest Pet Ever award.