TEXT:Mastering Public Speaking, 5^th Edition, Grice and Skinner

SUPPLIES: Blank Videotape-to be used to help make an accurate self evaluation.

Failure to bring your video tape to class will be an automatic 10 point grade reduction off speech.

General Objectives:

The student will be able to compose and verbally deliver a message consistent with the parameters of the topic, purpose, audience and time addressed.

Specific Objectives:

I.The student will be able to write a message appropriate for oral presentation to a specific audience by

A.defining the purposes of the speech

B.choosing a topic area appropriate for the development of that purpose

C.generating a thesis statement which reflects the refinement of the topic area into a specific idea which can be developed within the constraints imposed by time, environment and the audience