Tony Lockhart
Technology - History - Speech
Contact:
Mr. Tony Lockhart
Marshall School
1215 Rice Lake Road
218-727-7266, ext.105
Speech
2007-2008
Text: Excellence in Public Speaking (1998)
Description: This course is an introduction to public speaking and communication. It is an active course where students will apply theory and hone skills by developing and presenting a variety of different speeches. Likely topics will include:
Communication theory
The history of rhetoric
Organizing oral communication
Effective delivery
Improving listening skills
Characteristics of specific types of speeches
Group communication
Debate skills
Major Assigned Speeches may include (you will have a total of 6 major speeches):
Introducing another speech.
“This I Believe” self-introduction speech.
Informative speech utilizing technology.
Persuasive speech.
Group discussion
Classroom debate
Impromptu Speech
Oral Interpretation and storytelling
Tests and Quizzes. There will be occasional quizzes. They may not be announced in advance.
Late work. Assignments submitted and performed by the assigned due date will be eligible for full credit. Late work will be awarded a maximum of 90% of the assigned value.
Materials: My goal is to develop most materials in a digital format accessible via the Internet. A USB “thumb drive” may be useful for saving and transporting this material. Bring a notebook to each class session – and don't forget a writing utensil!
Classroom Behavior: We will practice civility and respect. Students are expected to be on time to class. Since group participation is a crucial element of this course you can expect tardiness and absences to adversely affect your grade. Course notes and materials will be posted on my class web page.
Grades: 80% will be based assigned speeches and quizzes; 20% on participation (group work, classroom discussion, participation in peer-evalution).
97% and above A+
96 – 93 A
92 – 90 A-
89 - 87 B+
86 – 83 B
82 – 80 B-
79 – 77 C+
76 – 73 C
72 – 70 C-
69 - 60 D
60% and below F