Welcome back to school! I am excited to be back and am looking so forward to working with you this year! Things are a little different this year. There isn't a "Speech Contest" class first quarter as there has been in the past. Therefore, we will be preparing for the upcoming year of tournaments after school. The debaters will be meeting on Wednesdays from 3:35-5:00. The speech students will be meeting on Tuesdays from 3:35-4:30. ALL STUDENTS are welcome to participate in this--grades 4-8.
I will be copying my course syllabus for Speech I and Speech II following this brief note. Your children have hard copies. The most important section, in my opinion, is the communication part in the last paragraph. PLEASE have your child call me if they are needing help with work/speeches. My phone number is there for that reason. I am available every day of the week from about 7:40 a.m. until school starts (except Faculty Meeting Thursdays) to assist your children. I can help after school, as well.
Blessings to all,
Mrs. Stafford
5th/6th
Grade
Speech Syllabus
2017-2018
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 learn how to present a
speech using proper delivery skills.
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 is due (with points deducted
for lateness). 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
7th/8th Grade
Speech Syllabus
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 prepare a speech about a Famous
Oklahoman as their informative speech. Students will portray their famous Oklahoman
by dressing as the character and presenting information in “first person”. They will actually BE that person during
their speech.
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 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
