Holy Trinity
Class Title:
Curriculum:
Teacher:
Speech
Claire Stuckey
Grade Level:
The Complete Book of Speech Communication Semester or by Carol Marrs Year Class:
Contact Info:
High School
Fall Semester 2015
texanclaire@yahoo.com
832-677-1174 cell
832-295-9895 home
Course Description and Objectives:
The Complete Book of Speech Communication: a workbook of ideas and activities for students of speech and theatre by Carol Marrs
Course Description:
Speech communication is the key to learning. Building strong communication skills can help us unlock the door to a better selfunderstanding. It can aid us in building stronger relationships as we develop greater ease in expressing our thoughts and feelings effectively and understandably. Learning to have self-confidence, to listen carefully, to organize our ideas, to prepare and practice, to be aware of nonverbal messages and to continue to develop intrapersonally are only a few of the invaluable skills which can be achieved through a study in speech communications. Complete participation, commitment, and dedication to this course will give students a firm foundation in speech communication while being a part of an enjoyable and rewarding learning experience.
Objective :
Become more efficient, more self-confident, more creative, and more successful as communicators
List any prerequisites or skills needed :
Students must be able to talk, write legible, complete, and understandable sentences, and move their bodies. Students must bring a joyful and creative spirit and a desire to learn and explore new communication techniques to class each week. Positive attitudes are encouraged.
List books, textbooks needed for class :
The Complete Book of Speech Communication: a workbook of ideas and activities for students of speech and theatre by Carol Marrs
Where books and textbooks can be purchased :
Online at chcweb.com or Barnes & Noble (online or in store) or Amazon.com
Book required for class.
Other supplies the student needs for class : (if it is a special elective, list any additional fees as well)
Pens and/or pencils, spiral notebook, notecards, small 1” binder, page protectors if desired. No additional fees will be required.
Teacher Bio:
My love of theatre and speech began in high school and I was blessed to have found a university that offered an extremely wellrounded degree program for theatre. I have a BFA in Theatre from Sam Houston State University with a minor in English. My degree’s emphasis was in Costume Design and because of the comprehensive degree requirements, I have experience in acting, directing, speech, and all technical aspects of theatre. I worked in the field for 2 years before transitioning into family life. 2015 marks my 9 th year as a homeschooling parent. We are exceedingly blessed to be a part of Holy Trinity Co-op. I’m so excited to be teaching this course and look forward to working with the high schoolers. I’ve been married 16 years to P.J. and am the mom of
Madeline (13), Caleb (10), and Jude (6), all of whom love Holy Trinity.