Public+Speaking

__Public Speaking with Mrs. Prill & Ms. Callis! __

Here you will find your current assignments and a short summary of what we are currently learning in class.

__Course Description:__ This course is designed to develop oral communication skills and analytical skills. We will help you build your self-confidence and increase fluency as a speaker. We will study the mechanics and expression of speech construction. We will also explore the role that the bias and persuasion has played in the media and society. Click here for a copy of the complete syllabus. __ __ __Current Unit__: This unit is called "It's Up For Debate!" We will be doing various activities to prepare for the debate speech. Students will use the internet to research the pros or cons for their topic as well as provide their own personal opinion for their topic. They will be graded on organization and clarity, opening argument and main points, the use of questions and answers and the use of their verbal and non-verbal presentation.

__Assignments:__


 * Debate Vocab. [[file:Debate vocab.docx]]
 * Pros & Cons. [[file:Pros and ConsNAME.docx]]

