Theater Arts Oratory

Course Syllabus

Below you will find the topics that will be covered during the next two marking periods.  We will take notes and complete activities as well as speeches based on the Units and topics therein.

Unit 1 - Essentials of Speech

• The difference between a speech and an essay

• Thesis statements

• Speech Purposes

• SPAM (Situation, Purpose, Audience, Method)

• Attention Getters

• Organizational Patterns and Outlining

• Denotation and Connotation

Unit 2 - Fundamentals of Communication

• Voice (Production and Control)

• Storytelling

• Memorable Language

• Slang

• Nonverbal Delivery

• Delivery Techniques

Unit 3 - Persuasive Speeches

• Elements of Persuasive Speaking

• Debate

• Ethos, Pathos, Logos

• Research

• Citations

• PSA (Public Service Announcements)

Unit 4 - Special Occasion Speeches

• Elements of Speeches to Entertain

• Elements of Informative speeches

• Oral Interpretation

• Ceremonial Speeches

Final Exam:

75% - TED Talk Style Speech

25% - Written Final Exam