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Speech Foundations elproper@rochester.k12.mn.usRoom 2-130Office hours: ________ Writing lab (2-133) _______Ms. Liz ProperI’m also available 4th hour by appointment.__________________________________________ Overview: This one semester course stresses the principles and practices of public speaking, which includes the preparation and delivery of demonstrative, informative, and persuasive speeches along with the elements of effective voice usage, diction, and listening skills. Students will wrap their speeches, research, and writing around authentic career choices they are interested in as they journey on after high school and into higher education and careers. Class culture: Every place we exist has a culture standard, a way in which all members of the group have decided to act. This classroom is no different. Here are our class values: Each day walk into class on time and quietly sit in your assigned seat Respect the cell phone policyAdvocate for yourself to ensure learning and efficient team workAdvocate for yourself before and after absences by checking the absent bin or Ms. Proper’s wordpress pageClose and open the door gentlyRespect multiple intelligencesRespect those who are brave enough to enrich group discussionRespect the environmentBe present: be here, with us, and in the moments we build togetherBe respectful in the computer labsLearner Goals: Students will be asked to set specific goals with the following areas:Students will learn effective public communication skills, in order to inform, engage, persuade, entertain, and demonstrate. Students will formulate and implement strategies to effectively prepare and deliver speeches. Students will evaluate speeches by engaging in feedback and constructive criticism.Students will investigate and research specific subjects that he/she may find of value and interest to himself/herself as they journey into the future and all the career and higher education paths.Course of Study: This is a schedule of the curriculum for our time together this semester; speeches may change and assessments may be added.Speeches Quarter ISpeeches Quarter 2 Student run “Get to know you” activityPersuasive “Interview” Speech: students will interview for their chosen careerInformative Career Speech: past, present, and future of careerCareer demonstration speech: students demonstrate specific skill or technique authentic to their chosen careerCollaborative Research AssignmentEntertaining Award Speech: students entertain an audience with accepting or bestowing a career award at the biannual Gala of Awards Writings & Assessments Quarter I Writings & Assessments Quarter 2LCIM and “Get to know you” lesson executionClass discussions and question promptsInterview QuestionsResumeCover LetterInformative speech outlineResearch skillsPeer feedbackSelf-assessmentsDemonstrative speech outlineAward speech outlineResearch skillsPeer feedbackSelf-assessmentsAssessmentThis course is built on standards-based assessments. What this means for students is that I will assess skills based on the Minnesota State Standards and Rochester Public School District World Literature Course Description and Requirements. Grading is determined by both formative and summative assessments: -Formative assessments/assignments are on-going assessments, reviews, and observations in the classroom. I use formative assessments to improve my teaching methods and ensure, through student feedback, that everyone understands what is going on from day to day. Through formative assessments, I can quickly re-teach concepts that students do not understand. Formative assessments also allow students to monitor their own progress through quick quizzes and skill-based tasks. These types of assessments are infrequently graded, and, if there is a grade assigned, it is a completion grade that can always be made up until the final two weeks of the semester.-Summative assessments are typically speeches, writing assignments, or projects completed at the end of each unit of study. The goal of summative assessments is to determine student skill mastery for each unit. Summative assessments do provide feedback to the teacher and student about areas of improvement and these assessments are graded. There will be opportunities for students to improve upon most summative assessments. 5132705367989Grading Scale90-100% A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D59% and below F00Grading Scale90-100% A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D59% and below FThere is a major emphasis on mastery for this class; therefore, most of your grade will be made up of speeches, outlines, and writing assignments, and fewer points will be offered. Although points may seem little at times, there are few given out which makes them that much more valuable. Fewer points are in your benefit because there is less ambiguity when grading. Excused late work may be handed in for up to 75%. Once we have completed a unit and a test has been given, you may no longer hand in late work for that unit. Late homework will not be accepted as we make corrections, etc. the day it is due. If you are caught cheating, which includes copying or letting someone else copy your homework, or plagiarizing, you will not be given credit for that assignment and your parent/guardian will be notified. A discipline referral will also be made to your principals. Speeches, outlines, writing assignments, individual and group projects, teacher and self-assessment:90%Final semester speech:10%Late Work Policy: The most important aspect of any assignment is that you complete it. Nothing is gained by an incomplete assignment. Please see me if you are unable to meet a deadline; I cannot ensure that your grade will not be impacted, but I can ensure that you understand the assignment and receive all assistance necessary to complete the assignment. Late work may be handed in for up to 75%. Once we have completed a unit and a test has been given, you may no longer hand in late work for that unit. Late homework will not be accepted as we make corrections, etc. the day it is due. Required MaterialsIndependent reading bookOne 2-inch 3-ring binder (approx.) with dividers to hold all handouts and assignments *I have extras—see me if you need a binder(DON’T throw anything away!) Note cardsNotebook to serve as journal or record for class/reading notesLoose-leaf paper kept inside binderPens, pencils, appropriate writing utensilsA flash driveTissues (please, if possible, bring a box of tissues to class—everyone uses them at some point throughout the year)Essay Final Draft Requirements: All final drafts of major assignments will be typed/word-processed. Please complete all work by using proper sentence form, grammar, usage and mechanics.Drafts must be in correct MLA format; if research does not include correct MLA format, it will be returned and considered late. All writing is the original work of the author. Upon the use of outside sources, ideas and words must be properly cited within the document and on a works cited page. Plagiarism is not accepted and will result in an automatic zero for the assignment. Ongoing plagiarism issues will result in course failure. The Writing Center/Literacy Lab: On a daily basis, the writing center/literacy lab is open for student use. Teachers and upperclassmen are available to assist students of all grades in essay writing and reading comprehension. Students are able to set up an appointment date in advance or drop in at any time and someone may be available to assist with writing. The benefit of having a new set of eyes read through an essay or provide you feedback on writing or reading material is invaluable. Classroom Procedures and Expectations: This class embraces authentic learning; therefore, procedures and expectations are based on authentic, real world, expectations to prepare you for the requirements and demands you will face with employment and higher levels of education.You must have your materials and assignment notebook with you in class every day.Homework due dates for the entire week will be given on Monday of each week. Students will be given time every Monday to write assignments down. Homework due dates will also be posted in the classroom and will be on the class web page.Attendance Guidelines and Accommodations: students who must miss class are required to check Ms. Proper’s wordpress page at prop0017@ or the absent bin immediately upon their return. If knowledge of future absence is known, student must communicate with me and complete as much work as possible prior to absence. My contact information is provided on this syllabus, and my expectations are that students use the provided information. Please utilize my Edmodo page to seek out information missed during absences. If you skip class (have an unexcused absence), you will not be allowed to make up any work you missed—this includes speeches.We will use computers many times over the course of the semester. If you choose to use the computer for other things than what has been assigned, you will lose your use of the computer for the rest of the quarter. Zero tolerance enforced for abuse of computer privileges. Tardies: follow MHS attendance policy and parent notification. Tardies will be marked, and three tardies equal an unexcused absence. The amount of time between classes (5 minute) provides enough time to get to class; prompt arrival is not only courteous, it is expected. Failure to be in the classroom and prepared to begin at the time of the bell will result in a marking of tardy on Skyward. Problems with frequent late arrival will result in parent communication and, potential, administrative referral. Cell Phones: Every two weeks you will be given a “bonus” check for not having your electronic devices in class. This is the only extra credit given in this class that is not included in your overall grade. It could be a major factor for people who are teetering in between grades. Please respect the no cell phone policy. Parents and students, thank you for taking the time to understand our classroom procedures. I know we will have a spectacular semester together, and that you will be successful. I am excited to get to know you!Please read, sign, and return the bottom of this form. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Email is the fastest way to get a hold of me. Ms. Liz Proper Email: elproper@rochester.k12.mn.usPhone: (507) 328-5539--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please return the bottom of this form to Ms. Proper(1 point) Due MondayI have read and understand the expectations and procedures for Speech Foundations.____________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian Name Printed Student Name Printed____________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian SignatureStudent SignatureParent/Guardian email: _____________________________________________________________________Parent/guardian daytime phone: ______________________________________________________________Please list other contact numbers here (cell phone, evening phone, etc): _______________________________Parents please tell me any additional information you feel it’s important for me to know about your son or daughter: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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