1. Speech/Debate [Insert name here], Speech teacher [contact information] [e-mail address]

2. Course Description General Survey Class An opportunity to learn to prepare and present a speech in a non- threatening environment. Emphasis in informative, persuasive, and entertainment speeches. General instruction in. An opportunity to learn to prepare and present a speech in a non- threatening environment. Emphasis in informative, persuasive, and entertainment speeches. General instruction in debate. Prerequisite for -Competitive Speech/Debate Program [Insert team picture here]

3. Unit of Study - Informative Introduction of a Guest (classmate) Introduction of a Guest (classmate) Demonstration Speech Demonstration Speech - Speech construction - Effective introductions and conclusions - Introduction to poise - Use of a visual aid – including ppt - Outlining/speaking from a card - Extemporaneous delivery – “off the cuff” - Giving constructive criticism

4. Unit of Study - Persuasive Surplus Sales Surplus Sales - Selling an idea – logos, pathos, ethos - Selling an idea – logos, pathos, ethos Persuasive Speech Persuasive Speech - Speaking without notes - Research - Argumentation - Fallacies - Review – introductions and conclusions - Fielding questions - Gestures/ effective pacing - The voice as an instrument

5. Unit of Study - Debate SPAR (Spontaneous Argumentation) - Debate structure - Writing briefs/ taking notes - Questioning strategies - Evidence – research Policy Debate - Public Policy - Research (using outside research) - Documentation - Teamwork - Questioning strategies - Evidence – research

6. Unit of Study - Entertaining After dinner speaking EulogiesStorytelling Presenting/Accepting an Award If time permits: Drama – monologue/dialogue - Final

7. How parents can help Encourage practice at home Encourage practice at home Expect that some work will need to be done at home Expect that some work will need to be done at home Attendance is very important! Attendance is very important! Make-up work impacts your teen’s skill development Make-up work impacts your teen’s skill development Students must practice active listening Students must practice active listening

8. Grades Students are evaluated on improvement Students are evaluated on improvement Students must meet deadlines Students must meet deadlines Make-up work within three days, after school Make-up work within three days, after school Weighted grades: Weighted grades: ~ Speeches 30%~Written preparation 30% ~ Critique/Listening 20% ~ Class Participation 10% ~ FINAL 10%