Syllabus

= Speech Syllabus =


 * Week 1 Getting to Know You **
 * Setting Classroom Expectations
 * Introduction to class (scheduling speeches, attentive audience)
 * Object/Image mini speech

** Unit 1 Information for Informative Speech **
 * 2-3 minute Introduction Speech **(50 points)**
 * Explain Grading Procedure

** Unit 2 Assign Visual Aids Speech **  ** Unit 3 Assign 3-5 minute Pop-Culture (Informative) Speech **   ** Unit 4 Theories of Persuasion **
 * Give students guidelines and parameters for visual aids
 * Assign 3-5 minute Visual Aid Speech
 * Topic selection and approval
 * Schedule speeches
 * Begin 3-5 minute Visual Aid Speech **(80 points)**
 * Introduction and Conclusion Practice
 * Outlining/organization
 * Topic selection, use of notes, rehearsal, stance/posture, peer critique
 * Pop-Culture topic selection and approval
 * Begin 3-5 minute Pop culture Speech **(80 points)**
 * Research
 * Topic Selection and Approval
 * Work Cited Page Included in Outline
 * Schedule speeches
 * Begin 5-7 minute Persuasion Speech **(100 points)**

** Unit 5 Event Speech **
 * After Dinner/Award/Leadership
 * View Video Examples of Each Speech
 * Characteristics of Each Speech
 * Topic Chosen Depending on Class
 * Begin 5-7 minute Event Speech **(100 points)**

** Unit 6 Demonstration Speech **
 * Describe difference between demonstration and other informative speeches
 * Visual Aids
 * Give students guidelines and parameters
 * Topic selection and approval
 * Begin 10-15 minute Demonstration Speech **(100 points)**

** Unit 7 Surviving in the Business World **
 * Resume Writing
 * Cover Letter Writing
 * Business Cards
 * Business Attire
 * Preparing for an Interview
 * Interviews with Community Members **(100 points)**

** Final Unit Assign 7-15 minute Final Speech **
 * Topic selection and approval of Final Speech **(200 points)**
 * Research/Write Rehearse 10-15 minute Final Speech
 * Begin Final Speech

** Final Exam Day Final exam during the exam period. (200 points) **