Public Speaking Ms. Jenkins www.jenkins11.weebly.

com Twitter: @ms_jenkins11 Grades 9-12, credit semester course Course Syllabus
All speaking is public speaking whether its to one person or a thousand. Course Description: Students in this elective will develop oral communication skills with an emphasis on activities that will enhance everyday speaking situations. The extemporaneous talks, role-playing and discussion help to improve poise, self-confidence, and voice projection. Specialized forms of public address are assigned which require selection of a topic, speech composition, and effective delivery. Required Materials: o One single subject notebook o One folder **Note: Various speeches necessitate the use of props and items from home. These items are required the day of your speech. You are also required to turn in a typed outline the day of your presentation. If you do not have access to a computer you must make arrangements to use the school computer lab. Speech Schedule: Impromptu Speech Informative Speeches (memorable trip speech, poetry reflection/oral reading, informative research speech, personal item speech, Baldwin topic speech) Demonstration Speech Persuasive Speech Evaluation: As we move through the course, students will be evaluated on some or all of the following during a nine weeks period: Listening skills Participation Preparation Topic selection Introduction/closing techniques Audience consideration Library research Organizational skills Speech content Use of note cards Use of props Outline format Maintaining notebook Presentation skills

Make-Up Work: This is your responsibility. If you are absent (excused only) the day you are scheduled to give a speech, be prepared to present your speech upon return to school. When you are absent, check my website to see what you missed. Upon return to school, check the designated classroom folder to acquire any handouts that you need. Important Reminders: If you are not prepared the day you are assigned to give your speech, your grade will be reduced by 10 points. If you are not prepared the second day, you will lose 20 points. All speeches must be completed. There are no optional speeches. Failure to complete any one speech will result in a failing grade for the nine weeks. Dressing up for a formal speech establishes credibility as a speaker. You are required to dress appropriately for all speeches. As an audience member you are to display respect and consideration at all times. Your conduct as an audience member can affect the grade on your own speech.

Habits for Success (in this class and in life): 1. Practice Promptness: Demonstrate respect for your peers and your instructor by arriving on time. 2. Practice Preparedness: Bring all necessary materials with you, including your creativity and work ethic. 3. Practice People-Skills: R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me. 4. Practice Professionalism: Your boss will not allow you to go get your homework from your locker. Neither will I.

Course: Public Speaking Parent/Guardian Signature Student Name________________________________________ I have read and reviewed the expectations of this course. I understand that success in this course depends on the fulfillment of the course requirements. The students signature indicates an agreement to abide by these guidelines for success. Student Signature:___________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________