PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTING

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTING COURSE GOALS AND REQUIREMENTS

GOALSBuild a classroom community to serve as a safe environment to increase skillsBuild confidence when speaking in school and publicUnderstand the concepts of communication and speechBecome a good listener

GOALSLearn to include multi-media and visual aids in presentationsGain experience in creating and delivering speechesHave fun and work together with other students in positive group experiencesCOURSE CONTENTClass participation in individual and group activitiesNote-taking on principles of communication and public speakingWriting and delivering speechesCreating visual aids to accompany speechesDeveloping and using good listening skillsWriting reflectionsSPEECHESReading from a Childrens BookAbout Me: Personal Crest/t-shirt Personal ExperienceInformativeDemonstrationArgumentative/PersuasiveSupplies NeededAlways have something to write with (pencil or pen)Ruled notebook paper or composition notebookSection in binder (or a separate folder) for handouts, ruled paper, etc.Note cards (may leave at home until we need them)Post-it notes (optional, but handy)Highlighter (optional, but handy)

THINGS TO KNOW AND REMEMBERListening skills are a big part of this class. Do the math: you will listen to many more presentations than you will give.Check your technology ahead of time!Cyberscuses are not acceptable. Have an alternative plan ready in case of a technology glitch.When making a video, think of the orientation of your TV screen and hold the camera properly.Check your sound quality. If the audience cant hear, they have no reason to pay attention. You may need to narrate live while your video plays.Public speaking is used by all students in their current and future lives.