Topic outline

• General
  
  

  General

  Public Speaking Q2

  This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of public speaking. These basics include every step of the process, from researching to outlining to delivering a speech. We will also focus on the relationship between speaking and listening, dealing with nervousness, gauging an audience, and using visual aids as support. Students will be asked to give an array of speeches that will enhance their appreciation of and comfort with the art of elocution. Through oral assignments and written assignments, we will cultivate strong critical reasoning, analytical, and argumentative skills.

  
  
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  • Public Speaking Q2 Moodle Course File
• Topic 1
  
  

  Topic 1

  Presenting your Informational Speech

  • Introduction
    

  • WATCH: Teacher Intro. to Week 1 Page
  • READ: Course Requirements Page
  • READ: Writing and Presenting an Informative Speech Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Example of Informational Speech Page
  • WATCH: Funny Informative Speech Page
  • READ: Example of Demonstration Speech Page
  • WATCH: Demonstration Speech Page
  • READ: Example of Reporting Speech Page
  • WATCH: Cheesy News Report Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • 2. CREATE: Present your Informational Speech (DUE April 2, accepted for PARTIAL credit until April 9) Assignment
• Topic 2
  
  

  Topic 2

  Persuasive Speaking

  • Introduction
    

  • WATCH: Teacher Intro. to Week 2 Page
  • READ: Persuasion with passion Page
  • WATCH: Persuasion Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Elements of Effective Persuasive Speaking Book
  • WATCH: Introduction for Persuasive Speaking Page
  • WATCH: Tips for Persuasive Speeches Page
  • WATCH: Conclusions for Persuasive Speeches Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • 4. WRITE: Ethos, Pathos and Logos (DUE April 9, accepted for PARTIAL credit until April 16) Assignment
  • Self Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 3
  
  

  Topic 3

  Presentation of Persuasive Speech

  • Introduction
    

  • WATCH: Teacher Intro. to Week 3 Page
  • READ: Writing and Presenting a Persuasive Speech Page
  • Lessons

  • READ: Example of Persuasive Speech Page
  • WATCH: Choosing a Persuasive Speech Topic Page
  • WATCH: Organ Donation Page
  • WATCH: Be a Hero Page
  • Share Your Thoughts

  • Assignments

  • 6. CREATE: Present your Persuasive Speech (DUE April 16, accepted for PARTIAL credit until April 23) Assignment
• Topic 4
  
  

  Topic 4

  Argumentative Speaking

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Argumentation, Critical Thinking, and Ethics Page
  • WATCH: Argument Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Elements of Argumentative Speaking Book
  • WATCH: How to write a good Argumentative Speech Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • READ: Tip for Final Project Page
  • 8. WRITE: How to construct an Argumentative Speech (DUE April 23, accepted for PARTIAL credit until April 30) Assignment
  • Self Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 5
  
  

  Topic 5

  Presentation of Argumentative Speech

  • Introduction
    

  • WATCH: Teacher Intro. to Week 5 Page
  • READ: Writing and Presentating an Argumentative Speech Page
  • Lessons

  • READ: Example of Argumentative Speech Page
  • WATCH: Argumentative Speech Page
  • Share Your Thoughts

  • Assignments

  • 11. CREATE: Present your Argumentative Speech (HARD DEADLINE: Due April 30) Assignment
• Topic 6
  
  

  Topic 6

  Speaking on Special Occasions

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Speaking on Special Occasions Page
  • WATCH: Toast Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Special Occasion Speeches Book
  • WATCH: Funny Graduation Speech Page
  • WATCH: How to Prepare and Deliver a Wedding Toast Page
  • WATCH: How to Write a Eulogy Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • 13. WRITE: Special Occasion Speeches Gone Bad...(DUE May 7, accepted for PARTIAL credit until May14) Assignment
  • READ: Tip for Final Project Page
  • Self Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 7
  
  

  Topic 7

  Presentation of Special Occasion Speech

  • Introduction

  • WATCH: Teacher Intro. to Week 7 Page
  • READ: Writing and Presenting a Special Occasion Speech Page
  • Lessons

  • READ: Example of Tribute Speech Page
  • WATCH: (slideshow) Example of a Eulogy Page
  • WATCH: Reagan Challenger Disaster Speech Page
  • Share Your Thoughts

  • Assignments

  • 16. CREATE: Present your Special Occasion Speech (DUE May 14, accepted for PARTIAL credit until May 21) Assignment
• Topic 8
  
  

  Topic 8

  Creating your Final Project

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Presenting Final Project Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Saving Your Final Assignment Page
  • WATCH: Create a New E-portofolio Site Page
  • WATCH: Edit a Google Sites Page (e-portfolio)
  • WATCH: Embed Content in Google Sites (e-portfolio) Page
  • Share Your Thoughts