Speech

The objective of this course is to prepare students to communicate thoughts and ideas through oral presentations. This course will focus on sharpening a student’s skills in communication, thinking, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will give 7-10 oral presentations a year.

Class periods will consist of interactive lectures, demonstrations, cooperative work periods, and peer-to-peer teamwork and feedback.

We will approach oral presentations like building a house. First, thought must be given to the type of house desired, the location to build the house, and the blueprints. Building an oral presentation equates to a knowledge of the audience and topic selection. Next, the frame of the house is built (the outline and main point of the speech). Then, the house is built with walls, plumbing, electrical, and fixtures (the supporting facts and stories).  Finally, the house is given a personality through interior design choices (the tips on how to speak successfully, with confidence, and make it unique).

We will begin the year learning the basics of writing and delivering an oral presentation.  Our class will begin with shorter presentations of 90 seconds and progress to 4-6 minute presentations. The goal is to create an encouraging, creative environment where students can find their unique voice and how to share it with the world.

Topics Covered in this Class:

Peer Introductions

Reviewing/analyzing great speeches of history and modern-day

Selecting a Speech

Outlining a Speech

Writing a Speech

Delivering a Speech

Students Will Practice the Following Speeches in this Course:

Peer Introductions

Speech to Entertain

Speech to Inform

Speech to Persuade

Impromptu Speech

Personal Interview

Debate