Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define terms related to public speaking.
2. describe the features of a satisfactory visual aid.
3. complete a script for a speech.

Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will write the following vocabulary words into their notebooks:
a. Ad Lib: to make up a speech of story as you deliver it
b. Climax: the high point or peak of a speech
c. Inflection: the rising and falling of the pitch of your voice
d. Monotonous: a voice that is flat and dull and unchanging in tone

2. Notes on visual aids (students should write these in their notebooks):
a. Be certain that your visual aid actually aids your presentation.
b. Make sure the audience can see your visual aid.
c. You visual aid should be simple, clear, and uncluttered.
d. Don't read from your visual aid.

3. Students will continue to work on their State of the Union speeches and begin working on their visual aids.

Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.

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