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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Public Speaking small medium large Course Objectives 1. The student will demonstrate improved ability in the preparation and organization of various types of public speeches by: a. Selecting and narrowing a topic suitable to purpose, audience, and occasion. b. Formulating a concise thesis statement. c. Using effective organizational pattern d. Providing a variety of effective supporting materials and/or evidence. e. Constructing valid arguments using a variety of types of proof. f. Employing language appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose and occasion. 2. The student will demonstrate increasing competence in the delivery of public speeches by: a. Transmitting the messages using oral and nonverbal delivery skills suitable to the topic, audience, purpose and occasion. b. Using appropriate opening strategies to effectively engage the audience. c. Using appropriate closing strategies to keep the audience interested through the ending. d. Employing vocal expressiveness in rate, pitch, volume, and intensity. e. Articulating, enunciating, and pronouncing words correctly and clearly. f. Avoiding meaningless vocal fillers. g. Using nonverbal behavior which supports the verbal message with eye contact and appropriate appearance, posture, gestures, facial expressions and body movements. h. Using appropriate presentation aids (PowerPoint, Video, Audio, Manipulatives) that effectively enhance the oral message. 3. The student will demonstrate increasing competence in using critical thinking skills by: a. Examining oneself as a communicator while selecting, refining, researching, organizing, and presenting ideas orally and in writing. b. Evaluating ideas presented by others in class. c. Completing extemporaneous and impromptu oral tasks that require thinking, analysis, refutation, support and defense of ideas. d. Selecting a current public opinion issue, taking a position, and supporting it with extensive research, including primary sources. e. Developing several different introductions for the same speech. 4. The student will demonstrate understanding and increased competence in library research, information gathering and retrieval skills, and referencing sources in oral presentations by: a. Utilizing library resources including books, periodicals, reference materials and electronic data retrieval sources. b. Using an appropriate number of sources for each speech according to the audience, purpose, time limit, occasion, and type of speech. c. Using appropriate bibliographic referencing styles for written discourse. d. Acknowledging sources effectively during the speech. Class Expectations 1. Complete all assignments on time. 2. Come to class on time – this means be sitting in your seat with paper and pen ready when class is scheduled to start. 3. Come to every class prepared – assignments, pen and paper, index cards, and ready to participate. 4. Ask questions. NO question is “too dumb.” 5. Be considerate of other classmates. You can disagree, but don’t insult. Speech Rubric Content – 6 points ● Is the topic related to the assignment? ● Are the facts accurate? ● Are the main points supported by evidence? ● Is anything missing that should have been included? Organization – 7 points ● Does the speech have a clear introduction? ● Is the purpose of the speech communicated in the introduction? ● Does the speech have a clear conclusion? ● Does the conclusion reiterate the main idea of the speech? ● Are the main points clearly articulated? ● Does the speech follow a logical order? Delivery – 7 points ● Does the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience? ● Does the speaker avoid distracting mannerisms? ● Is the speaker prepared enough so that he does not have to read from notes? ● Is the speaker loud enough? ● Does the speaker use gestures appropriately? ● Are visual aids (if used) appropriate? Do they contribute to the effectiveness of the speech? Speeches - an outline and notecards are required for each speech. Paper Bag This speech is designed to provide an easy introduction to speaking in front of your classmates, it’s all about you! Everyone will receive a paper lunch bag. You are to put three items in the bag to use as props during your speech. The items must fit entirely within the bag and should give the audience an idea about your personality. Photographs are usually difficult to see. 3 minutes Persuasion: School & Family Attempt to persuade your parents or the school to change some sort of rule that affects you. Use logical arguments that are appropriate for your audience. Be sure to state the current situation, what is wrong with it, and how it can be improved. You must use a minimum of two audio/visual aids 3-4 minutes Personal Experience Tell the class about an experience of yours that was funny, exciting, embarrassing or interesting. Be sure you have an introduction, conclusion, and three main points. However, you should be telling us a story, so this is similar to a narrative essay. 3-4 minutes Pet Peeve What drives you absolutely batty? A pet peeve is a trait of other people that you absolutely can’t stand. Describe what it is that bothers you, how you react to it, and maybe how you developed your pet peeve. You may use your three points to explain three incidents in which you’ve encountered your pet peeve, or three separate pet peeves. 3-4 minutes Final Speech with Slide Show You may choose between a humorous, informative, or persuasive speech. The topic for this speech must be different from the topic used in your previous speeches. You may use PowerPoint or some other form of slide show for this presentation. A minimum of 5 slides must be used. Additional audio/visual aids may also be used. You must attach a copy of your slides to your preparation outline. Automatically clean input to optimize for the web. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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