Speech & Communication Syllabus
Heritage Christian Academy 2016-2017
Instructor: Jenny Bortz
Tutorial 1: Introduction to class
Tutorial 2: Chapter 1 – The Place of Speech in Society and Chapter 2 – Everyday Conversation
pg. 16 – Homework 1-4
Listen to a news broadcast (local, national or international) or read the front page of your local newspaper. On a 3x5 – inch card, write 5-10 subjects you could speak about intelligently. (Read pg. 11 before beginning your list. Be sure to list some of the current events you learned about from the above homework assignment.)
Tutorial 3: Read Chapter 3 – Special Types of Conversation and Chapter 6 – Talking with the Body
Do Pg. 22 Homework 1-2 and Pg. 52 Speech Activities 1-2
Write notes for Impromptu Speaking from pages 23-24 on a 3x5 index card.
Prepare to give an impromptu speech. You will do this in class. I will provide the topic.
Tutorial 4: Chapter 4 – Group Discussion and Chapter 10 – Listening
Type/write your testimony and plan to share it with the class (300-600 words.) You will use an outline of your speech. You will turn in your long form to me and use your outline to give your speech. You will turn in your outline after you deliver your speech.
Pg. 36 Homework #3 – “The importance of church attendance” – Type a paragraph outlining the issue. Provide three supporting points and give a potential resolution for getting people out to attend church.
Tutorial 5: Chapter 5 - Parliamentary Procedure
Pg. 45 Homework 1
Review the Motions in Parliamentary Procedure on pg. 44
Prepare for in-class meeting re: starting a school newspaper
Tutorial 6: Chapter 6 (review) Talking with the Body
Pg. 52 Speech Activities 3-4, pg. 57 Be Familiar with Appropriate Hand Movements
Practice Pantomimes – Do some for your family to see if they can guess what you are doing
Practice one pantomime to present to the class for a grade (see pages 62-64 for ideas)
Tutorial 7: Chapter 7 – Interpreting Monologues
Memorize Monologue assigned to you and prepare to present it in class.
Practice monologue each day. Ask family members to watch you and you give you ideas as you practice your pantomime gestures. Use voice inflections as needed.
Tutorial 8: Chapter 8 – Reading with Meaning and Chapter 11 – Interpreting Declamations and Poetry
Pg. 109-113 Speech Activities 1-5; Pg. 117-118 Speech Activities 1-6; Pg. 119-120 Speech Activities 1-2; Pg. 124 Speech Activities 1-2; Pg. 152 Speech Activities 1-2
Listen to Gettysburg Address at: americanrhetoric.com. Write a one page report about the Gettysburg Address explaining the thought, feeling, mood and spirit of the speech.
Practice selection assigned to read in class next week. Practice reading with meaning to clearly interpret the author’s intent.
Tutorial 9: Chapter 9 – Our American Pronunciation
Practice your assigned Declamation/Interpretive selection and prepare for class presentation.
Pg. 129-133 Speech Activities 1-10; Pg. 135-137 Speech Activities 1-6; Pg. 138 Speech Activity
Tutorial 10:
Listen to Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech at: americanrhetoric.com and write a one page report about the thought, feeling, mood and spirit of the speech.
Memorize your assigned poem and prepare to present it in class.
Tutorial 11: Chapter 12 – Storytelling
Practice short story and prepare for the class presentation. Your Short Story must be memorized. Ask family members to watch you as you tell your short story.
Select a topic for giving a devotional and bring it to class. (pg. 203-204)
Tutorial 12: Chapter 13 – Extemporaneous Devotionals
Write your devotional word for word. This will be turned in.
Write an outline for your devotional. This will be used during your devotional delivery and turned in when you are finished.
Practice your devotional and prepare for class presentation from an outline.
Ask family members to watch you as you practice your devotional.
Devotionals Delivered
Tutorial 13: Remaining Devotionals Delivered
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tutorial 14: Intro. & Chapter 1 – Secrets of Great Communicators – Discovering How Public Speaking Will Help You Achieve Your Highest Goals, pg. 3-21.
Listen to Ronald Reagan’s speech, “Tear Down This Wall” at http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/reagan-tear-down.htm.
Write a one page report describing the thought, feeling, mood and spirit of the speech.
Tutorial 15: Prepare Informative Speech explaining/teaching about a topic of your choice
You must have your entire speech typed out (2 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt font), outline typed, props, and must site at least 3 sources in your speech from your research.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Tutorial 16: Chapter 2 – Secrets of Great Communicators – Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking, pgs. 23-42
Choose Hero from pg. 45
Tutorial 17: Chapter 2 cont. – Secrets of Great Communicators Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking, pgs. 43-47
Prepare Hero Speech. You must have entire your speech typed out (2 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt font), outline typed, and must focus on at least 3 qualities from pg. 44 and use 2 quotes from hero
Tutorial 18: Chapter 3 – Secrets of Great Communicators – Organize Your Talk for Maximum Impact pgs. 49-67
Select topic for Persuasive Speech – see pgs. 68-69 for ideas
Tutorial 19: Chapter 3 cont. – Secrets of Great Communicators –Organize Your Talk for Maximum Impact, pgs. 70-75
Prepare Persuasive Speech, You must have your entire speech typed out (2 pgs., double-spaced, 12 pt font), outline typed, and must quote at least 3 sources from your research
Tutorial 20: Chapter 4 – Secrets of Great Communicators – Reach the Heart of Your Audience, pgs. 77-90
Select topic for “Offering a Solution” speech
Read Theodore Roosevelt’s Inaugural address at http://famousquotes.me.uk/speeches/presidential-speeches/presidential-speech-theodore-roosevelt.htm
Write a one page report describing the thought, feeling, mood and spirit of the speech.
Tutorial 21: Chapter 4 cont. – Secrets of Great Communicators – Reach the Heart of Your Audience, pgs. 93-99
Prepare “Offering a Solution” speech. You must have your entire speech typed out (2 pgs., double-spaced, 12 pt font), outline typed, and must quote at least 3 sources from your research
Tutorial 22: Chapter 5 – Secrets of Great Communicators – Deliver Your Talk With Confidence, pgs. 101-114
Tutorial 23: Chapter 5 cont. – Secrets of Great Communicators – Deliver Your Talk With Confidence, pgs. 118-122
Use your Informative Speech from Week #17 and prepare to present it focusing on “Delivery Skills”
Tutorial 24: Chapter 6 – Secrets of Great Communicators – Discover the Secrets of an Unforgettable Speech, pgs. 125-143
Tutorial 25: Listen to/read Billy Graham’s National Day of Prayer Speech http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/billygraham911memorial.htm.
Write a one page report describing the thought, feeling, mood and spirit of the speech.
Tutorial 26: Prepare Demonstration Speech
Must have entire speech typed out (4 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt font), outline typed, use props, and must site at least 3 sources based upon your research.
Demonstration Speeches Delivered
Week 27: Remaining Demonstration Speeches Delivered
Easter Break
Tutorial 28: TBA
Tutorial 29: TBA
Tutorial 30: TBA
Your grade will be based on the following things:
Class Participation
Homework assignments
Quizzes
Final performance of speeches