Public Speaking Policies

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Public Speaking Classroom Policies

In this class, students will learn good public speaking skills of Poise, Voice, Life, Eye Contact, Gestures, and Speed in order to deliver clear and engaging speeches in front of an audience.  

Materials needed every day

  • CHARGED chromebook
  • Headphones
  • Pen or pencil
  • Planner
  • Paper- 5 sheets for your folder
    • Folders will stay in class

Class policies

  1. Be Kind
  2. Be honest
  3. Work Hard
  • Be prepared with all materials
  • Do the “Do Now” as soon as you get to class
  • Make up all work from when you are absent -- Google Classroom
  • Don’t chew gum in class
  • Late work will have points deducted
  • You may not go back to your locker

Grading

  • All work posted in Google Classroom.  Check this daily.
  • All speeches and projects will be awarded points.  
  • There will be homework in the class. 

Participation:  

  • All students start with 100 points
  • You keep your points by being prepared for class, working hard and acting appropriately in class, and doing your work on time. 
  • Each violation of class policies will result in a deduction of  5 points from your participation grade 
  • Three lates to class without a pass is a lunch detention

Other Grades

  • Points for given for each project we do in class
  • One quiz will be given on PVLEGS- worth 100 points
  • Final project worth 200 points

If you are very nervous or upset about giving a speech, please see me beforehand!

 

 

Our Goal is to work Towards 21st Century Skills

Effective Communicator: 

  •  Express my thoughts, ideas and opinions clearly in front of a group
  •  Use clear, concise, organized language in all speaking situations
  •  Choose appropriate forms and strategies of speaking for a variety of purposes and audiences

 

Collaborative Team Member:

  •  Share ideas with others
  •  Actively participate in brainstorming sessions
  •  Demonstrate respect for myself and others
  •  Positively interact with group members
  •  Demonstrate flexibility in group decisions (compromise)  

 

Flexible & Self‐Directed Learner, Globally Aware

  •  Arrive on time & prepared for class.
  •  Plan and budget time to meet deadlines.
  •  Attend to and follow directions.
  •  Manage my behavior so that I remain focused.

 

Active & Responsible Students

  •  Understand and accept responsibility for my actions.
  •  Resolve conflicts peacefully without compromising personal values.
  •  Respect the rights and feelings of myself and others.
  •  Make healthy choices.