Public Speaking I, II, III

Recognize the influence of classical rhetoric in shaping Western thought.

Explain and use the classical rhetorical canons of invention, organization, style, memory, and delivery.

Analyze how modern public address influences public opinion and policy in a democratic republic.

Analyze the ethical responsibilities that accompany freedom of speech.

Develop and use critical, deliberative, empathic, and appreciative listening skills to analyze and evaluate speeches; and August 2020 Update Page 33 §110.C. High School.

Apply knowledge and understanding of rhetoric to analyze and evaluate oral or written speeches.

Identify and analyze the traditional elements of speech form, including introduction, body, and conclusion.

Identify and analyze logical patterns of organization for specific speech forms.

Identify and analyze the characteristics of a speech to inform.

Identify and analyze the characteristics of a speech to persuade, including propositions of fact, value, problem, and/or policy.

Identify and analyze characteristics of speeches for special occasions.

Analyze and evaluate the rhetorical elements in models of speeches that inform, persuade, or inspire.

Identify and analyze the audience and occasion as a basis for choosing speech strategies.

Select and limit topics for speeches considering his/her own interests, timeliness, and the importance of the topic.

Select and limit purposes for speeches.

Research topics using primary and secondary sources, including electronic technology.

Analyze oral and written speech models to evaluate the topic, purpose, audience, and occasion.

Apply knowledge of speech form to organize and design speeches.

Organize speeches effectively for specific topics, purposes, audiences, and occasions.

Choose logical patterns of organization for bodies of speech.

Prepare outlines reflecting logical organization.

Analyze and evaluate the organization of oral or written speech models.

Analyze the implications of the audience, occasion, topic, and purpose as a basis for choosing proofs and appeals for speeches.

Choose logical proofs and appeals that meet standard tests of evidence.

Use logical, ethical, and emotional proofs and appeals to support and clarify claims in speeches.

Choose proofs and appeals that enhance a specific topic, purpose, and tone.

Choose and develop appropriate devices for introductions and conclusions.

Choose or produce effective visual supports.

Analyze and evaluate the proofs and appeals used in oral or written speech models.

Distinguish between oral and written language styles.

Write manuscripts to facilitate language choices and enhance oral style.

Use rhetorical and stylistic devices to achieve clarity, force, and aesthetic effect.

Use informal, standard, and technical language appropriately.

Employ previews, transitions, summaries, signposts, and other appropriate rhetorical strategies to enhance clarity.

Evaluate a speaker's style in oral or written speech models.

Employ techniques and strategies to reduce communication apprehension, develop self-confidence, and facilitate command of information and ideas.

Rehearse and employ a variety of delivery strategies.

Develop verbal, vocal, and physical skills to enhance presentations.

Use notes, manuscripts, rostrum, visual aids, and/or electronic devices.

Interact with audiences appropriately.

Use critical, deliberative, and appreciative listening skills to evaluate speeches.

Critique speeches using knowledge of rhetorical principles.