Speech 2   (#1007310)

Version Description

This course is designed to further development of student facility in structuring various types of speeches, researching information, audience analysis, presentation of speeches and building self confidence in public speaking situations. Students will critique speeches, paying attention to content, organization, language, and delivery style, and produce and present well-structured, developed speeches. 

General Notes

English Language Arts is not a discrete set of skills, but a rich discipline with meaningful, significant content, the knowledge of which helps all students actively and fully participate in our society. Standards should not stand alone as a separate focus for instruction, but should be combined purposefully.

The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:

• learning and practicing a variety of speech formats
• learning and demonstrating appropriate formal and informal public speaking techniques for audience, purpose, and occasion
  • eye contact and body movements
  • voice register and choices of language
  • use of standard English
• using research and writing skills to support selected topics and points of view
  • across a range of disciplines
  • using a range of sources, including digital
• collaboration amongst peers, especially during the drafting and practicing stages

English Language Development ELD Standards Special Notes Section:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate information, ideas and concepts for academic success in the content area of Language Arts. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: https://cpalmsmediaprod.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/docs/standards/eld/la.pdf

Version Requirements

One-third of the titles from the 10th Grade Sample Book List should be used in instruction.