5th/6th Grade
Speech Syllabus
2011-2012
OBJECTIVES:
Students will become proficient in researching and organizing information in order to express ideas effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students are expected to use prewriting strategies, write and revise multiple drafts, edit, and share their speeches. Informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches will be included in this process.
Students will also be given the opportunity to participate in the Diocesan Speech Contest. Categories to choose from are: Original Oratory, Standard Oratory, Humorous Duets, Dramatic Duets, Serious Poetry, Humorous Poetry, Serious Prose, and Humorous Prose.
GRADING:
Tests will count 100 points each.
Quizzes will count 25-50 points each.
Homework will be scored depending on the number of questions. Example: 10 answers will be worth 10 points
Written/Oral Speeches will be graded according to a provided rubric for each style.
HOMEWORK:
Homework is due on the day assigned. Late homework will be accepted only one day after it was due (with 5 points deducted for tardiness). Homework which is late due to illness will be accepted based on the guidelines from the Parent and Student Handbook.
PLEASE make it a point to contact me if you are having difficulty with your homework. Not doing homework is unacceptable when I am available to help you. I may be reached on my cell phone until 9:00 p.m. and expect you to let me know if you are having difficulty so I may either help you over the phone or schedule a time for you to meet with me for help. My number is 527-0868. I may also be reached through e-mail at bstafford@allsaintsba.com.
Best of luck for a great school year! Mrs. Beth Stafford
