Speech Communication 18 week course plan



Speech

Karen Feldhaus

karen.feldhaus@daviess.kyschools.us; 852-7300



Textbook: Glencoe Speech

Materials: Notebook or binder, laptop, note cards (when applicable)

Course objectives:

Upon completion of this course the student will:

1. Be able to write and present a variety of speeches.

2. Understand and apply the communication model to public speaking, group discussion, debate and other forms of public speaking.

3. Feel more comfortable and controlled when speaking in public.

4. Have improved public speaking voice through the application of voice and diction models presented in class.

Course work

Participation

Students are expected to be in class everyday and on time. Participation grades are accumulated through attendance and active participation in class discussions, group activities, and individual homework and written assignments.

Exams

Students will be administered several written tests throughout the course of the class. These tests will be cover in class notes and assigned reading from the text in addition to vocabulary.

Speeches

Students will be expected to present several different forms of speeches and related public speaking activities. Each speech is evaluated on a scoring guide given to the class prior to speaking dates. The speeches are graded on a sliding improvement scale with each speech being worth slightly more than the speech before.

Expectations:

Daily work

Students are expected to complete daily work in a timely manner. If homework is assigned, it will be due the following school day, no exceptions. Assignments are not designed so that they cannot be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Students failing to comply with this expectations should not expect to pass the course.

Class presentations

Students are expected to complete each of the class presentations and speeches by the date they are due. The course schedule will be helpful in keeping track of speech deadlines. In the event that a student cannot keep a scheduled speaking time (excused absence), the student should expect to be ready to present the speech the first day they return to class. Students with an unexcused absence will not be allowed to make the presentation and no score will be recorded. THEREFORE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARE IN CLASS AND READY TO PRESENT ON THE ASSIGNED DATE!! It is unfair to request a change of speaking time just because you are unprepared. Please do not expect me to make such concessions.

Instruction

Students can expect this course to be very helpful in gaining skills for communication in the real world. The course’s focus allows students to gain skills in group communication as well as public speaking. Students can expect classes to be structured, but not inflexible. Adherence to the attached schedule will be attempted, but there are always unforeseen problems so students should be willing to flex as needed with the class structure. There will be many opportunities to improve your speaking skills as well as enjoy the freedom that comes from the structure of this class. Please do not abuse in class time to work on speeches and assignments. That time is designed to give you ample opportunity to confer with me about concerns and questions. Regardless of the subject, you can expect instruction to have some applicable points and to be entertaining (if not to you, at least to me).

Effort

This class will be of little assistance to you as a communicator if you do not put forth the effort. Please devote your time and attention to this class. Do not use it as a “bunny” class or as a social gathering. You are here to find out how to be a more effective speaker. You can only achieve that when you focus in on the task at hand and give every activity your best effort.

Tentative Assignment Schedule

• Week One: Course introduction and personal introductions.

• Speaking Assignment 1: The Introduction speech—present a 1-2 minute speech which introduces you to the class.

• Week Two & Three: Chapter 1—Building Responsibility—Communication Model; Chapter 2—Building Confidence—Planks of Confidence & Perception

• Assignments: Chapter summaries & various handouts

• Week Four & Five: Person to person communication—Listening, Non-Verbal, Interpersonal & Group Discussion

• Assignments: Chapter summaries & various handouts

• Listening Test, Group Discussions & Unit Test

• Week Six & Seven: How to Explain a Process

• Assignments: various handouts

• Speaking Assignment 2: Process speech—present a 3-5 minute speech demonstrating a process—use of a visual aid required—note cards only. VIDEO TAPED

• Week Eight: Improving Your Delivery

• Assignments: various handouts

• Open note Voice and Diction Test

• Week Nine & Ten: Research, Preparation & Informative Speeches

• Assignments: Topic selection & research tools usage

• Speaking Assignment 3: Informative speech—present a 5-7 minute researched informative speech with appropriate citations. No visual aids, may use manuscript.

• Week Eleven: Interviewing

• Assignments: Chapter summary & various handouts

• Speaking Assignment 4: Business interview—prepare a resume or qualifications brief and complete a professional interview with a community leader.

• Week Twelve: Persuasive Speeches

• Assignments: Chapter summary & various handouts

• Speaking Assignment 5: Persuasive speech—present a 5-7 minute researched persuasive speech on a non-profit organization in which you are requesting funding. Memorized speech.

• Week Thirteen: Oral Interpretation

• Assignments: Chapter summary & various handouts

• Speaking Assignment 6: Group interpretation of literature—in pre-assigned groups students will present a reader’s theatre style story of their choice. Must be mostly memorized.

• Week Fourteen & Fifteen: Monroe’s Motivated Sequence

• Assignments: various handouts

• Speaking Assignment 7: Shark Tank—pairs and spares present a 5-10 minute sales pitch for a product which they created and need financial backing. Must include a working product and business model. Speech may include, but is not limited to using a power point or prezi for presentation.

• Week Fifteen-Eighteen: Special Occasion Speeches

• Assignments: Chapter summary & various handouts

• Speaking Assignment 8: Chautauqua Series—present a 5-10 minute executive board style presentation as an advertisement pitch character. Must include a power point and may only use note cards required. Cited research must be clear and evident.

• Speaking Assignment 9: Final EXAM—Commencement speech—present a 3-5 minute commencement speech for either the class or high school. May be manuscript but must be mostly memorized.

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