Public+Speaking

Contact Information: kbousum@hcrhs.k12.nj.us

Welcome to Mrs. Bousum's **Public Speaking** Course. Class begins third quarter. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Here is some important information about the course:

__Speeches__:
You will plan, write, deliver and critique **three** formal speeches this semester. Each assigned speech has two major components: the written formal outline and the speech delivery. You will also complete a variety of preparation activities, peer critiques, and self-reflections. (Expect approximately two-three informal/instructional speeches also).

In addition to completing the three mandatory speeches, you are also expected to be an active participant and audience member. You will earn points by asking questions, volunteering to assist speakers, and offering feedback after speeches have been delivered. You will also be assessed on your participation and effort during rehearsal days. **Lack of participation and disruptive behavior will negatively affect your grade.**
 * __Class Participation__****:**

Tests, quizzes and homework will be minimal in this course. However, you are expected to learn several public speaking techniques and strategies and utilize them in your speeches. If the instructor does not feel satisfied that these techniques and strategies are being learned and utilized, weekly tests, quizzes and homework will be used for more accurate student assessment. **In many cases, late (general) homework assignments will __not__ be accepted**. In some cases you can receive half credit for late work. You must be responsible and prepared for class. If you are absent, contact me and/or a trusted peer. Also, try to attend tutorial with me on the day you return to discuss what you missed and make sure you are caught up with your responsibilities as a student.
 * __Mini Lessons/Activities__****:**

The order that the speeches are delivered and the date that you will speak will be determined on the same day that the speech is assigned. **__You must come to class prepared and ready to speak on the date assigned to you__**. If you will not be in class because of some extenuating circumstance, **__a parent or guardian must e-mail and/or call me prior to the start of class__**. If I do not hear from the parent or guardian, **__you will receive a zero__** for the speech delivery. Field trips are not an excuse. You must plan ahead and reschedule your speech for a day you will be in class; this must be done in advance. Please do not test me on this rule. The course will not work without a tight schedule.
 * __Procedure__****:**


 * __If your parent/guardian must reach me regarding this matter, he or she should e-mail me at__** **Kbousum@hcrhs.k12.nj.us** **__AND/OR call 908-284-7100, ext. 8489 and leave a detailed message on my voice mail. This message must be received BEFORE class begins on the day of the absence.__**

In addition, all written formal outlines are due on the same day for all students, regardless of individual delivery date. All outlines must follow the criteria and format (to be learned in class). If you are unable to make it to school because of an illness or other emergency, have a parent or guardian contact me as explained above. **Outlines submitted late without a parent phone call will lose 10% for each day they are late (see English Dept. Late Policy for details).** [| English Department Late Policy.doc]

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