Ms. Gussett's Reading class is presently engaged in a Non-fiction Unit. Her Language Arts classes are learning to write descriptive personal narratives. We are currently exploring the early 1800's in U.S. History. Your student will be taking a close look at the early American presidencies, the early inventions and the westward expansion and how these have all shaped the future of the United States. The focus of Public Speaking is to acquire a degree of skill with the different types of face to face communication.
Students explore interpersonal communication through interviews and role-plays.
Small group communication includes a problem-solving activity. The main focus of the class, however, is public speaking. Students learn to research, organize, write, and deliver informative speeches, persuasive speeches, introductions, debates, and impromptu speeches. Students also learn the process of performing an oral interpretation of a variety of literary pieces. A final exam assesses their knowledge in Public Speaking terminology and process.