Mrs. Sandy Jones

Speech

Course Description:

1. Introduction to and practice in delivering the following types of speeches:

· Informative

· Persuasive

· Demonstration

· After-dinner

2. Introduction to practice and debate.

Course Objectives:

· Understand:

o The importance of communication in society

o The importance of self-concept in communication

o That messages that be verbal, non-verbal, vocal, or a combination

o How to use note cards to record and arrange information

· Identify ways to improve verbal messages

· Identify and implement five steps in preparing a speech

· Identify and describe the three main parts of speech

· Use oral and written methods to evaluate the speeches of others

Special Projects:

· Selection and introduction of guest speakers

· Video presentations

· Weekly speeches

Materials (Every Day):

· Textbook

· Index cards

· Notebook

· Pen or pencil

Grading:

50% Speeches, Group Presentations, Projects

20% Nine Weeks Assessment

20% Quizzes and Daily Grades

10% Homework

Planning Period: Sixth Period

Monday, April 29- Class will listen and participate in student debates.

Tuesday, April 30- Class will discuss the use of audio/visual aids in giving a speech.

Wednesday, May 1- Class will listen and evaluate an example music & audio/visual aid speech.

Thursday, May 2- Class will listen to student speeches.

Friday, May 3- Class will finish up student speeches.