Students will also be given an opportunity to Moderate speaking sessions. The organizational, vocal, and physical awareness and skill needed to give speeches. The ability and confidence to speak both impromptu and prepared speeches. The listening and critical skills required to appraise their own and others' speeches. Students must submit a legible outline and cue card of each formal speech on the day of delivery.
Students are also responsible for bringing their videotapes on speech days.
You will lose one full letter grade if your speech is under 3 minutes or over 6 minutes OR you fail to bring your tape with you to class. Evaluation forms should be handed in at the end of each speech day, but may be handed in at the beginning of the next class. If you miss more than three classes, you will be expelled. Students will serve as Moderator or Chairperson for one speech delivery session. After speeches and during workshops, your input is a valuable contribution to class discussion.