Week 3 Overview

Week 3

Assignment Format Due Date Points
Tell 'em Review Discussion Tuesday X
"Like/Improve" Speech Tuesday/Thursday 5
Use of body language Discussion Thursday X
"Favorite Entertainer" speech for next week Discussion Thursday X

Learning Objectives

This week students will:

  1. Review the Tell 'em organization patter
  2. Examine what you LIKE  about yourself, and what you would like to IMPROVE. Give examples.
  3. Identify the correct uses of gestures and gesticulations.

Introduction

  • In Week 3, we will introduce the concept of understanding yourself for a speech
  • You will begin your Course with the review of Tell 'em.
  • During Week One, you were asked to start implementing the "safety net" to reduce fear of speaking.

Rubric

Student Learning Outcome (SLO #1)—Construct outlines that demonstrate organization, thesis construction, and support with credible research.

Assessment for knowledge -- Successful, effective speeches; quizzes; discussion,

organization, thesis construction, and support with credible research.

Rubric—an excellent outline will include:

  • An organizing scheme that effectively breaks down the topic into 3-5 main ideas

  • An introduction consisting of an effective/engaging attention-getter; a thesis that clearly and concisely states the main idea of the presentation; a statement justifying audience interest in the topic; and a preview of each of the main points of the speech

  • Unbiased, current, relevant, credible supporting materials from a variety of sources

  • A bibliography listing all sources

  • Smooth, concise transitions that make use of signposts, internal reviews, and internal previews

  • A conclusion consisting of a review of the main ideas of the speech and an effective/engaging closing statement

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