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=Welcome to Mr. Siff's Public Speaking Wiki!=

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This class is designed to give students an introduction to the practical and stylistic elements of public speaking. It will also include an examination of speech writing and topic selection. Members of the class will complete approximately eight speeches over the course of the semester with each speech being worth 10% of the grade. The remaining 20% of the grade will be based on in class assignments and meaningful participation in the class. Although not all students will be able to present on a given speech date, all students should be prepared to go on that day. **If a student is absent on their assigned presentation day, they should email me a copy of their speech by 9:00am that day and be prepared to deliver upon their return to class.** Missed presentations will result in the lowering of the project grade for each day the speech is late. We will be video recording speeches this term. These videos will be for the presenter only and will only be shared with the class if the given permission by the speaker. It is my hope that we will be able to see improvements from everyone over the course of the term.

__Text:__ //The Art of Public Speaking// by Stephen E. Lucas. Ninth Edition These are Act 90 books so you are responsible for their safekeeping. Please fill out and return the agreement and take care of this book so others may use it in the future.

Week #1: **Introductory Speech (2-3 minutes) Due 12/4**
 * __Overview of Course__**
 * Topics: basic concepts of public speaking and listening **

Readings: Pgs 54-71 and 73-83

Week #2: **Demonstration Speech (4-6 minutes) Due 12/11**
 * Topics: Organizing your thoughts; working with space and props **

Readings: Pages 204-224

Week #3: **Political Speech (2-3 minutes) Due 12/18 (Library)**
 * Topic: Persuasive Speeches **