Welcome to Speech Communication
Speech Communication Syllabus Mrs. Linda DeBoer
Brief Course Description: Although the majority of you believe that your cell phones and social networking sites on the Internet are the most important communication tools you have at your disposal, the truth is that no technological gadget can ever replace the number one standing of oral communication. Oral communication is a necessity in the world, and sometimes it is more than just saying hello or introducing yourself.
The goal for this class is to make sure that you have the necessary skills so you will be comfortable and confident. This course is designed to help you learn techniques of public speaking and to practice them in the classroom setting. This course focuses on oral communication, but written communication and listening are integral parts of the course.
Objectives: Students will learn about, and incorporate in all speech assignments, the essentials of effective public speaking and learn about interpersonal as well as intrapersonal communication.
Students will practice mechanical aspects of speech as well as expression of ideas in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
Students will study the complete communication process to be confident and comfortable speakers in all settings now and in the future.
Assignments:
Speeches: Formal and informatl speaking opportunities will be plentiful during the semester. Speeches throughout the semester will include but not be limited to the following : impromptu, special occasion, informative, persuasive, demonstrative, current event, definition, object, problem-solution and other topics to be announced.
Speech Topic Selection: Students will be allowed to choose their own speech topics. As with all assignments, students are expected to speak on only appropriate topics. Remember that the teacher has veto power over any speech deemed inappropriate.
Vocabulary: Since vocabulary/terminology is an integral part of communication, a new vocabulary/term list will be included with each chapter.
Worksheets, Quizzes, and Tests: This class will have many formative and summative assessments.
Grading Policy: This course will follow the grading scale of Miller High School:
A= 93% -- 100% B= 85% -- 92% C= 77% -- 84%
D= 67% -- 76% F= 66% and below
SD Speaking and Listening Standards:
1.Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
2.Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
3.Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
4.Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly concisely, and logically, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
5.Make strategic use of digital media in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
6.Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Textbook Resources:
Tanner, Fran Averett. Creative Communication, 5th Edition. Logan: Perfection Learning Corporation; 2003.
McCutcheon, Schaffer, and Wycoff. Glencoe Speech. McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.; 2009
Typical Speech Presentation Format:
Semester Test: Select a special occasion and that requires a speech to be given. This speech will require a manuscript, an outline, and a note card.
Research: This class will try to utilize the Internet, magazines, books, newspapers, and interviews for resource information. Some speeches will require one to three resources; other speeches will not require any textual evidence.
Brief Course Description: Although the majority of you believe that your cell phones and social networking sites on the Internet are the most important communication tools you have at your disposal, the truth is that no technological gadget can ever replace the number one standing of oral communication. Oral communication is a necessity in the world, and sometimes it is more than just saying hello or introducing yourself.
The goal for this class is to make sure that you have the necessary skills so you will be comfortable and confident. This course is designed to help you learn techniques of public speaking and to practice them in the classroom setting. This course focuses on oral communication, but written communication and listening are integral parts of the course.
Objectives: Students will learn about, and incorporate in all speech assignments, the essentials of effective public speaking and learn about interpersonal as well as intrapersonal communication.
Students will practice mechanical aspects of speech as well as expression of ideas in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
Students will study the complete communication process to be confident and comfortable speakers in all settings now and in the future.
Assignments:
Speeches: Formal and informatl speaking opportunities will be plentiful during the semester. Speeches throughout the semester will include but not be limited to the following : impromptu, special occasion, informative, persuasive, demonstrative, current event, definition, object, problem-solution and other topics to be announced.
Speech Topic Selection: Students will be allowed to choose their own speech topics. As with all assignments, students are expected to speak on only appropriate topics. Remember that the teacher has veto power over any speech deemed inappropriate.
Vocabulary: Since vocabulary/terminology is an integral part of communication, a new vocabulary/term list will be included with each chapter.
Worksheets, Quizzes, and Tests: This class will have many formative and summative assessments.
Grading Policy: This course will follow the grading scale of Miller High School:
A= 93% -- 100% B= 85% -- 92% C= 77% -- 84%
D= 67% -- 76% F= 66% and below
- Grades will be calculated on the following: Speeches/Test/, Projects, Quizzes, Daily Work
- Late work : Any paper assignment or work that is late will receive a 50% deduction any day after the due date.
- Speeches not given on the assigned date will also result in a zero. If you have an excused absence the day of a speech, you will be able to present the next day. If you miss class for a school activity or absence and daily activity/participation points were given, you will be exempt from those points.
SD Speaking and Listening Standards:
1.Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
2.Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
3.Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
4.Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly concisely, and logically, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
5.Make strategic use of digital media in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
6.Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Textbook Resources:
Tanner, Fran Averett. Creative Communication, 5th Edition. Logan: Perfection Learning Corporation; 2003.
McCutcheon, Schaffer, and Wycoff. Glencoe Speech. McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.; 2009
Typical Speech Presentation Format:
- Introduction of the material and requirements of the speech will be given.
- Work and research will begin.
- Students will research and work on the speech.
- Typed outlines are required, and note cards will be used to present some speeches.
- Presentation of speeches.
Semester Test: Select a special occasion and that requires a speech to be given. This speech will require a manuscript, an outline, and a note card.
Research: This class will try to utilize the Internet, magazines, books, newspapers, and interviews for resource information. Some speeches will require one to three resources; other speeches will not require any textual evidence.