General course description: <\/p>\n
This introductory course teaches students to use their voice, body language, writing skills, and presentation aids to become effective speakers and listeners. Topics covered: informal and formal speaking, organizing speeches for various topics and purposes, and the effective use of digital visual aids.<\/p>\n
Student Learning Outcomes:
\nBy the end of this course, students will be able to:
\n\u2022\ttell a story
\n\u2022\twrite a variety of speeches with appropriate organization (introduction, body, conclusion).
\n\u2022\tdeliver a variety of speeches with confidence.
\n\u2022\tuse visual aids to enhance a presentation.<\/p>\n
In addition, the vision and mission of KSM High School will guide our classroom experiences. <\/p>\n
Vision: Hawaiian Leaders prepared for college and a global society.
\nMission Statement: KSM HS is dedicated to developing
\n\u2022\tStudents who take initiative and persevere towards a clear purpose and focus; they are resilient, resourceful and self-aware.
\n\u2022\tWell rounded students who demonstrate problem solving skills and meet minimum admission requirements to our state flagship post-secondary educational institution.
\n\u2022\tGlobally informed students who can confidently navigate and engage in other cultures and environments.
\n\u2022\tStudents who embody Christian Hawaiian values who are leaders in their community and demonstrate moral courage.<\/p>\n
\fMajor texts, literature, or resources:<\/p>\n
Provided by the school:
\n\u2022\tSpeak Up! Third Edition, by Douglas M. Fraleigh and Joseph S. Tuman
\n\u2022\tHandouts<\/p>\n
\u2022\tProvided by the student:
\n\u2022\tblue or black ink pens
\n\u2022\tfolder paper
\n\u2022\tdedicated speech folder
\n\u2022\t3×5 index cards\u2022\t<\/p>\n
Course outline: <\/p>\n
Students will develop and practice their speech-making skills through a variety of activities culminating in a formal presentation in the following areas:<\/p>\n
1.\tIntroductory Speech
\n2.\tStorytelling
\n3.\tPoetry Interpretation & Recitation
\n4.\tInformative Speaking
\n5.\tPersuasive Speaking
\n6.\tGroup Presentations<\/p>\n
Grading: <\/p>\n
Every student has the opportunity to earn an \u201cA\u201d in this class. Grades will be issued based on a point\/percentage system. Each assignment will be given a point value. Assignments that require more effort will have a higher point value. At the end of the quarter and semester points earned will be tallied and divided by the total possible points. There will be no rounding up of percentages. For example, a 79.9 % will be a C+, not a B-. Grades will be given out based on the following scale.<\/p>\n
Grade\t %
\nA\t 93-100
\nA-\t\t90-92
\nB+\t\t87-89
\nB\t\t83-86
\nB-\t\t80-82
\nC+\t\t77-79
\nC\t\t73-76
\nC-\t\t70-72
\nD+\t\t67-69
\nD\t\t63-66
\nD-\t\t60-62
\nF\t\t0-59 <\/p>\n
Grades will be updated on KS Connect on the regular Grade Check dates listed below. Please report any discrepancies as soon as possible so they can be addressed.<\/p>\n
Quarter 1:
\nAugust 15, 2016
\nAugust 29, 2016
\nSeptember 12, 2016
\nSeptember 26, 2016\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Quarter 2:
\nOctober 31, 2016
\nNovember 14, 2016
\nNovember 28, 2016
\nDecember 12, 2016<\/p>\n
Attendance, participation, and work make-up policy:<\/p>\n
Attendance
\nRegular attendance and participation in class is important in order to be a successful student. Students with excused absences will have two days to make-up an assignment missed in class. If a project was due on the date of the excused absence, the project is due the day the student returns to class. If the excused absence is prolonged, the student will make an appointment to discuss deadlines for work missed upon return to school.<\/p>\n
Students must ask for missed work outside of instructional time. Assignments can also be found on Google Classroom or blogs.ksbe.edu\/caromero. It is unfair to take class time away from the students who were present.<\/p>\n
Homework
\nWritten assignments are expected to be turned in on time. Field trips and athletic competitions are considered school activities and all assignments due on that day should be turned in prior to leaving campus for the activity. <\/p>\n
Scores for assignments turned in one (1) day late will be reduced by 10%; two (2) days late 20%; three (3) days late 30%; four (4) days late 40% and five (5) days late 50%.\u00a0 Assignments turned more than five days late will receive a zero (0). <\/p>\n
Computer-related excuses will not be accepted. It is advised that students work in Google Docs to avoid losing papers, etc.<\/p>\n
Speech Presentations
\nStudents are expected to be ready to present on the day assigned. If you are not ready to speak on the day assigned:
\n\u2022\tYou will receive a “0.” You are expected to present the following day or when the teacher schedules you.
\n\u2022\tThe “0” will be reflected in your grade for the speech once the presentation is delivered. The final grade for the presentation WILL NOT BE HIGHER than a D (66%).
\n\u2022\tShould you be unprepared the second day the “0” stands as the grade for that assignment.
\nShould you need to miss class to visit a counselor, etc. on a day a speaking assignment is due, you must receive permission from Ms. Romero BEFORE obtaining a pass from the office or proceeding to the counselor’s office, unless the visit is due to an emergency. If you fail to do this, the above policy will be applied.
\nAll major speaking assignments MUST BE COMPLETED in order to earn credit for this speech class. Speeches not presented after the second opportunity must be completed no later than one week after the end of the class presentations for that particular speaking assignment or the student will fail the course.<\/p>\n
Expected classroom behaviors: <\/p>\n
I will abide by the following code while in the classroom:
\nAs a student,
\n\u2022\tI am respectful.
\n\u2022\tI am responsible.
\n\u2022\tI am cooperative.
\n\u2022\tI communicate in an effective manner.
\n\u2022\tI follow the rules and guidelines in the KSM Student\/Parent Handbook.<\/p>\n
If I choose to disregard classroom and school rules, I will be subject to consequences outlined in the KSM Student\/Parent Handbook.<\/p>\n
Laptop Rules<\/p>\n
\u2022\tI must ask for permission before using my laptop.
\n\u2022\tI will use my laptop for class purposes only.
\n\u2022\tIf I am messaging, emailing, gaming, downloading photos or music, or engaging in any activity not related to class, my computer will be confiscated. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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