Ms. Williams' Speech Course

 
 

Welcome to Speech I.
This course is designed to facilitate the expressive, wonderful you. The course' emphasis  is confidence in oral communication. The student will become familiar with:  the four core speech types; purposes for speaking; speech topic selection, development and organization; debate terminology, format, etiquette and participation.

I. Course Content
    A. Oral Communication Skills
        1. Four Core Types of Speeches
            a. Extemporaneous
            b. Impromptu
            c. Manuscript
            d. Memorized
         2. Purposes for Speaking
             a. Formal Occasions
             b. Informal Occasions
         3. Topic Development
             a. Selection
             b. Research
             c. Organization
          4. Debate
              a.Terminology
              b. Format
              c. Etiquette
              d. Participation
           5. Overcoming Stage Fright
       B. Learning Modules
            1. Speech Topic Development
            2. Speech Content Development                    My first Speech
            3. Speech Delivery
            4. Specific Purposes for Speaking
            5. Debate
 
 

II. Instructional Activities
          A.  Lecture/Discussion
          B.  Research
              1. Internet Resources
              2. Library Resources
           C. Oratory Presentations
         D. Evaluation
              1. Teacher
              2. Peer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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