PUBLIC SPEAKING – WEEK 1
Mrs. Giamoni
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the expectations of this course.
DO NOW:
Complete the Student Questionnaire. Be prepared to share responses.
AGENDA:
1. Welcome to Public Speaking with Mrs. Giamoni!
2. DO NOW activity. Share responses.
3. Distribute textbook, portfolio, and handout “Public Speaking Class
Expectations.
4. Discuss handout: Public Speaking CLASS EXPECTATIONS
5. Assign homework: For Thursday, read Chapter 1 (pages 3-8)
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Class expectations handout, pen/pencil, portfolios, student
questionnaire, The Art of Public Speaking textbook
PUBLIC SPEAKING – WEEK 1
Mrs. Giamoni
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will understand the requirements for the their first
speech.
2. Students will brainstorm topics for their first speech: The
Introduction Speech.
3. Students will prepare for their first speech.
DO NOW:
On a separate piece of lined paper, brainstorm interview questions that you
would like to ask a classmate whom you don’t know very well.
AGENDA:
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DO NOW activity.
(If need to) Finish discussion of handout: CLASS EXPECTATIONS
Discussion: DO NOW activity responses
Discuss requirements for your first speech: The Introduction Speech
Interview Activity: Pair up with a partner and interview each other.
Homework: For Thursday, read Chapter 1 (pages 3-8)
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Handouts: class expectations, The Introduction Speech and
rubric; lined paper, pen/pencil; notecards
CP ENGLISH IV – WEEK 1
Mrs. Giamoni
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
OBJECTIVES:
DO NOW:
AGENDA:
Students will:
1. Understand how public speaking will make a difference in their
lives.
2. Compare public speaking and everyday conversation.
Divide a piece of lined paper into two columns. Label one column
“Characteristics of an Effective Public Speaker.” Label the other column
“Characteristics of an Ineffective Public Speaker”. In the columns, list and
briefly explain what you believe to be the five most important characteristics
of effective and ineffective speakers. Be prepared to discuss your ideas in
class.
1. DO NOW activity.
2. Discussion: DO NOW activity responses
3. Review Chapter 1 (3-8)
4. Work on Interview Activity: Pair up with a partner if need be.
5. Homework: Due Monday: Introduction Speech; read Chapter 1
(pages 9-17)
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Textbook; lined paper, pen/pencil; notecards; Chapter 1
outline notes