Speech

Speech is a class focusing on verbal presentation and effective writing.  As the name suggests, a large portion of the class will be dedicated to creating and giving speeches, meaning that all students are expected to stand up and present regularly for both informal and formal speaking activities.  We will focus on aspects of effective speech and good writing traits to help make everyone more comfortable and confident public speakers. 

1) notebook

2) Pens and pencils. 

3) Binder or Folder to keep work/notes in

4) Highlighters

All students are to adhere to rules and expectations set by the Pittsville Student Handbook. In addition: 

1. Students must arrive to class on time every day ready to give their best effort. This means having all materials, as well as a good attitude. 

2. Students have 2 days after an excused absence to make up work. Once that time has passed, and for all other late work, students must fill out a “late work request” form. 

3. Make-up tests will be offered to students who fill out the “re-teach, re-do, re-take request” form and complete all necessary components. 

4. Cheating will not be tolerated. This includes plagiarism. Cheating/plagiarizing will result in having to re-do the assignment as well as disciplinary action. 

5. Students are expected to be respectful of all people, spaces, and materials.

Speeches/Presentations………………….…………………………..60%

Classwork/Participation……...……………………………………...30%

Homework…………………..…………………………………………….10%

A final project will be assigned that will be 10% of the final grade

93 – 100 A 80 – 82 B- 67 – 69 D+

90 – 92 A- 77 – 79 C+ 63 – 66 D

87 – 89 B+ 73 – 76 C 60 – 62 D-

83 – 86 B 70 – 72 C- Below 60 F 

• Styles of Communication

  • Verbal

  • Nonverbal

• Introductory Writing

• Persuasion

• Comedy

• Informational

• Instructional

• Opinion

• Autobiographical

• Motivational

• Speaking for business

  • Sales pitches

  • Reviews

  • Commentaries

  • Interviews

  • Reports

  • Infomercials

SL.1. - Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well reasoned exchange of ideas. b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed. c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives. d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task.

SL.2 - Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.

SL.3 - Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used

SL. 4 - Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.

SL. 5 - Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

SL. 6 - Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

W.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

W.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation

W.7 - Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation