1

Students will be able to prepare and deliver presentations using core concepts and tools of public speaking. Differentiate and present different types of speeches (e.g., introductory, informative, persuasive).

Discover and refine topics to generate a general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea

Select a specific and appropriate topic suitable to the genre and purpose of the speech.

Chapter 1, Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Chapter 6, Researching Your Speech

Chapter 7, Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Chapter 13, Informative Speeches

Chapter 14, Persuasive Speeches

Chapter 16, Online Public Speaking

Chapter 15, Special Occasion Speeches

Informative Speech

Persuasive Speech

Special Occasion Speech

Online Speech

Midterm Exam

Discussion Board

Final Exam

2

Students will be able to locate and evaluate credible sources to support their thesis and main ideas and properly cite those sources in their presentations. Locate and evaluate credible sources of information.

Properly cite sources

Chapter 5, Ethics

Chapter 6, Researching Your Speech

Chapter 7, Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Chapter 13, Informative Speaking

Chapter 14, Persuasive Speaking

Informative Speech

Persuasive Speech

Online Speech

Midterm Exam

Discussion Boards

Final Exam

3

Students will be able to analyze an audience to develop and adapt presentations accordingly. Consider an audience’s knowledge, background, and attitudes when constructing a speech.

Know the process of audience analysis

Analyze the speaking situation and adhere to established time requirements.

Chapter 3, Audience Analysis

Chapter 7, Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Chapter 8, Organizing and Outlining

Chapter 13, Informative Speaking

Chapter 14, Persuasive Speaking

Chapter 15, Special Occasion Speaking

Chapter 16, Online Public Speaking

Informative Speech

Persuasive Speech

Online Speech

Midterm Exam

Discussion Boards

Final Exam

4

Students will be able to organize and outline a presentation logically. Establish an appropriate organizational structure for the presentation.

Create an organized outline which includes a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

Chapter 8, Organizing and Outlining

Chapter 13, Informative Speaking

Chapter 14, Persuasive Speaking

Chapter 16, Online Public Speaking

Informative Speech

Persuasive Speech

Online Speech

Midterm Exam

Discussion Boards

Final Exam

5

Students will utilize appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication suitable for oral presentations. Use appropriate body language as part of an oral presentation. Improve posture, voice, and other mechanisms of speech. Employ effective vocal techniques

Chapter 9, Delivery

Chapter 11, Language

Chapter 13, Informative Speaking

Chapter 14, Persuasive Speaking

Chapter 15, Special Occasion Speaking

Informative Speech

Persuasive Speech

Online Speech

Special Occasion Speech

Midterm Exam

Discussion Boards

Final Exam

6

Use appropriate visual aids and other technology to complement the speaker’s message. Deliver an effective oral presentation via Zoom or other video conferencing software

Select audio-visual aids when appropriate.

Chapter 12, Presentation Aids

Chapter 16, Online Public Speaking

Informative Speech

Persuasive Speech

Online Speech

Midterm Exam

Discussion Boards

Final Exam

7

Manage fear and reduce anxiety during presentation. Establish confidence in delivering public presentations.

Use physical techniques to manage fear and reduce anxiety

Use mental techniques to manage fear and reduce anxiety

Employ rehearsal strategies

Chapter 2, Building Confidence

Midterm Exam

Discussion Boards

8

Use active listening skills to critique presentations and to provide constructive feedback. Students will demonstrate active listening skills by evaluating presentations and providing constructive feedback.

Analyze and critique presentations in terms of speech techniques, content, and organization.

Chapter 4, Listening

Midterm Exam