Objectives

·   To develop confident and poised public speakers.

·   To learn to develop well researched and organized arguments for competitive debate.

·   To learn to create a successful story arc.

·   To learn the difference in speech and formal writing.

·   To effectively perform oral interpretations and original speeches.

 Evaluation

Total of 1,000 points for a PERFECT SCORE

Class attendance and discussion 100 points

In-class assignments: (4 at 25 points each)  100 points

Audience participation 100 points

Oral exercises 50 points

PowerPoint presentation 50 points

Instructional presentation 100 points

Persuasion and argument presentation        200 points

Debates300 points

Total of 1,000 points for a PERFECT SCORE

Text Book(s) and Reference Materials

Handouts and chosen online material

Credits: 2