Monday, July 14, 2014

Public Speaking 129

Monday, July 14

Please note:  I have contacted facilities about getting the air conditioner adjusted a little cooler. I will also be bringing fans. I would like a couple volunteers to bring in and return the fans.

Monday class

1.5 hrs of introductions and work with names

Five- question quiz over reading material
Distribute scantrons and pencils.

Tour:  computer labs (2), instructor's mailbox, instructor's office, 2nd floor reference book section. Two sections.

Communications apprehension profile

Class discussion on Reddit thread

Deep breathing exercise
Graphic

Distribute Annotated Works Cited and explain
Ask students to bring a book and a magazine to next class.

Form small groups for "what do I know how to do"

Distribute process speech outline



Wednesday, July 16

Remainder of intros and work with names

Five questions over reading material

Continued work with CA (communications apprehension)

Meditation exercise. Relaxation response.

Do a couple MLA citations. Worksheets.

Compile "what I know how to do" and get audience feedback.

Go over process speech outline

Watch demo at turnitin.

Assignment for week of July 21:

1) Per the input at our group session, write your process speech outline. Be prepared to speak when you are called up on Mon. or Wed.
2) Read for next week: Ch. 12, p. 265-end; Informative speech, 289-308.
3) Have an informative speech topic and an alternate for group input on topics.