Course Outline and Objectives

Class: Speech/Public Speaking

Teacher: Kelly Hall

Primary Text:  Speak to Influence by Susan Berkeley

Publisher:  

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Cost: usually less than $10                                      

Where Available:  www.greatvoice.com or Amazon.com

Other books/materials, etc. required for class:  3x5 cards, notebook, tab dividers,

***Parents are responsible for getting all texts and materials unless teacher specifies otherwise.

Semester Tuition:  $144.00                                  Copy/Lab Fees: $20.00

With this tuition rate, I must have a minimum of   5   and maximum of    12  students.   

Overview of class:  This is a 16 week class in which you will learn to write prepared speeches, deliver impromptu and extemporaneous speeches and best of all, and present your opinion with confidence.  In this course, we will work on both your weaknesses and your strengths as they relate to public speaking.

Public speaking need not be frightening but can in fact be fun with just a few tools and some practice.

Prerequisites for this class:  (Composition I or equivalent)

Summer Assignment:  Begin to notice people speaking/ how they say it/ what appeals to you/ what seems to work/ what doesn't/ what it persuasive/ who would you like to emulate.

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class: 9 -12

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student:   

Easy        average  XXX       above average           highly challenging

Average study time for this class will be approximately   2-3  hours.

Additional comments:  None