Glencoe speech
By: Randall McCutcheon, James Schaffer, Joseph R. Wycoff
Contributors: Schaffer, James, 1949-; Wycoff, Joseph; Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Columbus, OH
Language: eng
Number of pages: 630
ISBN-13: 9780078807800; 9780078807817
Subjects: Public speaking; Oral communication
Other titles: Speech
Description: Glencoe Speech is an introductory speech text for high school students. The text covers the full range of speech topics, from different types of interpersonal communication to preparing and presenting speeches to debate and parliamentary procedure, making it a good fit for all introductory speech classes. Glencoe Speech is authored by three leading high school speech teachers and debate coaches -- Randall McCutcheon, James Shaeffer, and Joe Wycoff -- and provides you with the most effective techniques and strategies for teaching speech/communication. Features include interviews with real people from a variety of occupations who describe how communication is involved in day to day activities. Glencoe Speech is an ideal text for both college prep and students making their way into the world of work. - Publisher.
Notes: Includes index.

Grades 9-12.
Table of contents: title: Building responsibility; title: Building confidence; title: Listening; title: Nonverbal communication; title: Interpersonal communication; title: Interviewing; title: Group discussion; title: Researching your presentation; title: Organizing your speech; title: Logic and reasoning; title: Effective language; title: Effective delivery; title: Speeches to inform; title: Speeches to persuade; title: Extemporaneous and impromptu speaking; title: Oral interpretation; title: Speeches for special occasions; title: Supporting your views; title: Lincoln-Douglas debate; title: Parliamentary procedure; title: Building leadership.