Public Speaking is a performance course. Students will work to improve the communication skills of public speaking and listening A variety of speeches are prepared, presented and critiqued during the semester. Students do self-evaluations and peer evaluations throughout the course. Presentational opportunities include speeches to inform, persuade, and entertain. One presentation that each student gives several times is called "Opening the class." A different student opens the class every day. Extemporaneous and impromptu presentational styles delivery are emphasized. Students will have an opportunity to pre-present to peers and interested parties. The primary purpose of the course is to give students an opportunity to make a variety of presentations in the public realm and improve their presentational and listening skills.

Table of Contents:

1. Introductory Presentations
2. Informative Demonstration
3. Teaching Project Presentation
4. Oral Interpretation: Learning Condition

5. Oral Interpretation
6. Researched, Informative Presentation
7. Persuasive Presentation (Issues)

Course materials cover one semester with daily support for all aspects of instruction. The Teacher’s Edition includes a syllabus; correlation to standards; pacing guide; daily lesson plans; teacher’s workbook; CD with daily class notes in PDF (for use as color overheads) and/or PowerPoints; complete assessments. Classroom sets includes 25 Student Workbooks and Teacher Edition with CD. After purchase of Teacher’s Edition, additional Student Workbooks are available for individual purchase. Click here for details.