Welcome to Speech Class. We will be using Glencoe’s Speech textbook, 2005 edition. This is a class where we will learn a lot, work a lot, and hopefully, laugh often. I am listing some of our class objectives below. Please keep in mind that this is NOT a ‘blow-off’ class.

 

 

Materials needed for this class:

 

Assigned textbook

Assigned workbook

Index cards for making flashcards

1 Heavy duty 1” three ring binder

Yellow highlighter for marking errors

Paper

Pencil

Blue or black ink pens

 

You must have all of your materials needed for each day. If you are lacking your materials, you will be considered tardy and have to get a tardy slip from the office.

 

Assignments:

 

Assignments are due on their due dates. (OBVIOUSLY) Any assignment turned in late will receive ZERO credit. Students MUST fill out a “Homework Excuse Note” each and every time they fail to turn in an assignment. Please have it filled out before the bell rings.

 

Absences:

 

We will follow the handbook in regards to assignments missed during absences. In the spirit of encouraging individual responsibility: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET MISSED WORK AS SOON AS YOU RETURN FROM YOUR ABSENCE!

 

It will USUALLY be posted on my website which is accessible from www.ketchumwarriors.com or you may go there directly www.teacherweb.com/ok/ketchumwarriors/spanish .

 

 

Cheating:

 

Unfortunately, cheating happens. If you are caught cheating, you and the person or persons involved will all receive a ZERO on the assignment. Cheating is taking someone’s work and passing it off as your own. This includes using a translator, online or otherwise. Giving someone your work to be copied is also cheating. This rule applies to all assignments and to all students.

 

 

 

 

Procedures will be given for:

 

Headings for papers- Assignments are to have your Name, Hour, Date, and Name of Assignment in the top right hand corner of the page.

 

Sharpening pencils- This should be done at the beginning of the hour. Please have an extra pencil available so that you do not have to ask for permission during lecture times. I often have pencils that you may purchase for 25¢.

 

Turning in papers- Homework will be taken up at the beginning of the class period. If you do not have your homework ready to turn in, you will be required to turn in a Homework Excuse Note.

 

Greeters- A greeter will be selected to answer the door when someone knocks. Greeters should say, “Welcome to Ms. Davis’ classroom. How may I help you?” This is one of the practices of Great Expectations that I feel will be useful for all of my students in the future.

 

Throwing away trash- Walk to the trash can to throw it away. If you choose to shoot your paper at the trash can and miss, you will be expected to either write fifteen paragraphs or do fifteen pushups. You get to pick which one and it must be done the day of the incident, otherwise you get to spend time in detention. UGH! That doesn’t sound fun at all. So… walk to the trash can and throw away your trash. J

 

Bathroom visits or time out of class- Let’s face it. Sometimes, you can’t wait. It’s called being human. I get that. So, just to make sure that you aren’t abusing the privilege, you will get to write paragraphs or do pushups. (It’s usually 10 paragraphs or pushups per minute outside of the classroom.) I know. It stinks. But, it’s a way for you to take care of your physical needs without getting into trouble or serving detention. J

 

Bell-ringer activities- Do them. They will be on the Smart Board or listed on the white board.

 

Emergency drills (fire, tornado, and etc.)- Will be given the first week of school.

 

Study time- Use it. Vocabulary is going to be very important. When there is “nothing else” to do, you can ALWAYS study your vocabulary. Bring a library book to read if you are caught up in all of your classes. You DO NOT have the right to disturb other students who are working.

 

When you have been absent- Please get notes and makeup work from another student or from me. Please ask any questions that you may have on the day that you return from your absence.

 

Tardies- Grrrrrrrrrrrr! You are expected to be in your seat with your homework and all necessary materials when the bell rings. Otherwise, you will be tardy and have to get a slip from the office.

 

What to do when you need help- Raise your hand. If you are shy, you may come and speak to me quietly. If you aren’t ‘getting it’, I’ll bet that someone else in the class isn’t either. ASK! Help yourself and someone else out at the same time.

 

Upkeep of graded papers- You need to keep EVERY assignment I give back to you in a folder, which I will provide. This is for your benefit in case I do not have a grade for you on a certain assignment. Also, you will receive a grade for your folder at the end of each semester. These folders will remain in the classroom at all times.

 

Grading scale- You will be graded on earned points out of possible points. Some items will be worth much more than others. It is EXTREMELY important that you complete all items assigned. If the possible points for your hour are 2950 points and you have earned 2670 points, you will divide 2670 by 2950. This is your average. 2670/2950=.905 (To me, this would be 91 percent.)  

 

Seating arrangement- I will put you where I feel that you can do your best in this class. I want all of you to do well. If you have questions about your assigned seat, please see me before or after class. If you have special needs, you must let me know.

 

Testing- Use of any material besides that which is in your own mind during a test constitutes cheating and you will receive a ZERO. Talking during a test, without express permission from me, will also earn you a ZERO. L Don’t do it, please.

 

Different procedures work with different people. If I see that a particular procedure isn’t working to the benefit of our classroom, then I will take it into consideration to change that particular procedure.

 

Classroom Rules:

 

1. Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
2. Bring required books and materials to class, unless told otherwise by the teacher.
3. Listen and stay seated when someone is speaking.
4. Follow directions the first time they are given.
5. Turn assignments in on time.
6. Treat everyone and their property respectfully.
7. Observe all rules in the student handbook.

 

If the offense is serious enough, the student will be sent directly to the office.

 

 

Objectives:

 

BUILDING RESPONSIBILITY

• Identify and analyze the ethical and social responsibility of communicators.
• Identify components of the communication process.
• Explain the importance of effective communication skills in personal, professional, and social contexts.
• Recognize the audience as an important element in building responsible communication skills.
• Realize the importance and impact of both verbal and nonverbal communication.

 

BUILDING CONFIDENCE

• Discuss what confidence means and how it is a vital element in effective speaking.
• Recognize the realities of communication apprehension and how to appropriately deal with the problem.
• Realize the value of perception as it applies to confidence.
• Implement the planks of confidence in speaking.

 

LISTENING

• Explain the difference between hearing and listening.
• Identify the components of the listening process.
• Describe four different kinds of listening.
• Explain why good listening habits are important.
• Demonstrate how good listening skills can be used in the workplace.

 

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATIONS

• Distinguish between verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Use body language to reinforce verbal messages.
• Recognize when someone is not telling the truth.
• Explain how the same gesture can have different meanings in different cultures.

 

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS

• Understand the value of effective interpersonal communication.
• Understand the importance of assertiveness, courtesy, and tact when dealing with people.
• Implement effective strategies for successful one-to-one communication.
• Use communication to build positive professional and social interpersonal relationships.

 

INTERVIEWING

• Use interviews to gather material for your speeches.
• Schedule an interview at a time and place that will increase its chances for success.
• Create open-ended questions to draw out the best possible answers.
• Dress appropriately and present yourself in a professional manner.

 

GROUP DISCUSSION

• Explain why cooperative attitudes are necessary for group discussions.
• Describe the major kinds of group discussions.
• Discuss the factors that determine the success of group discussions.
• Identify the steps of the problem-solving process.
• Develop a list of questions you could use to direct a group discussion.

 

RESEARCHING YOUR PRESENTATION

• Discuss the impact of the Information Age on the future.
• Identify four shortcuts to reduce the time spent researching.
• Distinguish between plagiarism and intellectual honesty.

 

ORGANIZING YOUR SPEECH

• Use effective strategies to organize and to outline presentations.
• Apply effective organization to aspects of personal and professional life.
• Develop appropriate introductions and conclusions.
• Identify and use the various patterns of organization.

 

LOGIC AND REASONING

• Distinguish among several different types of reasoning and recognize faulty or misleading types.
• Better adapt use of logic to a specific audience.
• Analyze logic to determine if conclusions are valid.

 

EFFECTIVE LANGUAGE

• Show how the spoken word differs from the written word.
• Know the value of word pictures.
• Explain why using effective oral language is important.
• Use effective strategies in presentations.
• Evaluate language effectiveness of speeches.

 

EFFECTIVE DELIVERY

• Explain the components of delivery.
• Understand what delivery means.
• Identify types of nonverbal communication.
• Use appropriate delivery techniques.
• Use effective strategies in presentations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of own and others’ presentations.

 

SPEECHES TO INFORM

• Identify different types of informative speeches.
• Find a good subject for an informative speech, narrow it down, and compose a sharply focused thesis.
• Develop interesting material for speeches, using anecdotes, quotes, and definitions.
• Integrate audio and visual aids into presentations.
• Give a multimedia presentation using appropriate technology.

 

 

SPEECHES TO PERSUADE

• Recognize the specific features of the persuasive speech.
• Apply what was learned about persuasive speaking to dealing with life.
• Analyze the type of audience to whom you are speaking.
• Adapt persuasive approach to match makeup of audience.
• Understand and implement logical, emotional and personal appeals.

 

EXTEMPORANEOUS AND IMPROMPTU SPEAKING

• Define both extemporaneous and impromptu speaking.
• Describe the differences between extemporaneous and impromptu speaking.
• Deliver an extemporaneous speech.
• Deliver an impromptu speech.

 

ORAL INTERPRETATION

• Define oral interpretation.
• Choose material to use for reading.
• Analyze the meaning and feeling of a selection.
• Practice the delivery of a selection.
• Discuss the elements of Reader’s Theater.

 

SPEECHES FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

• Define the specific purposes of several special occasion speeches.
• Discuss the characteristics of these speeches.
• Describe some of the more popular contest speeches.

 

SUPPORTING YOUR VIEWS

• List the five common strategies for resolving conflicts.
• Practice the four techniques for negotiation.
• Give examples of the ways in which people participate in informal debate.
• Define basic debate terms.
• Prepare for and participate in an informal debate.

 

LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE

• Discuss what values are, what importance values have, and how questions of value are different from other questions.
• Analyze questions in terms of value judgments.
• Write cases that argue for and against value propositions.
• Debate a complete round in the Lincoln-Douglas format using your organizational, cross-examination, and rebuttal skills.

 

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

• Explain how parliamentary procedure supports the democratic process.
• Organize the first meeting of a new club.
• Participate in a group meeting by making, seconding, and amending motions.
• Lead a meeting in the role of the presiding officer.
• List the most commonly used motions in ranked order.

 

Parents/Guardians: Please feel free to contact me at school or by email. (918-782-4481 or tinahawes@yahoo.com ) I teach because I like it and I like young people. I am here because I want your child to do well. Students will be expected to fill out an information sheet so that I may contact you, should the need arise. Please look over the information on the sheet to make sure that it is correct and sign it. You may also sign up for Updates/Newsflashes in the form of emails or cell text messages on my website: www.teacherweb.com/ok/ketchumwarriors/spanish

 

Thank you,

Tina Davis