1. Basic Course Overview Mr. Stoner: bstoner@d155.orgbstoner@d155.org Available periods: 2, 5, 7 (C7), 9 Fall 2014: per. 6

2.  Please grab a notebook!  While I take attendance, think about and write your answer to the following question:  Why are you here?  For all of these, your honesty is greatly encouraged.

3.  So, Why are you here? (Poll Everywhere)

4.  This is why we’re here…

5. Continue writing your responses…  Under what circumstances have you given speeches?

6. Continue writing your responses…  How do you feel when it comes time to give a speech?

7. Pair across the aisle to answer these…  Why do we get nervous/anxious when we speak publicly?

8. Pair across the aisle to answer these…  What conditions are needed to lessen our anxiety?

9. Pair across the aisle to answer these…  When in your life do you imagine needing public speaking skills?

10. Write your responses to this last one…  What are your goals for yourself by the end of this course?  What do you want to gain or accomplish?

11.  I will adhere to the standard district grading scale (A- 90%, B- 80%, C- 70%, etc.)  Grades will be determined by total points earned.  Points will be assigned according to importance; the more important the assignment/assessment, the more points it’ll be worth.

12.  Homework, projects, papers, etc., are expected to be turned in on the day they are due.  “Zero Policy” for Speeches:  Speeches will be due on a specific day and slot.  Speeches will be given on the day you are assigned or a zero will be earned.  Exception: parent excusal for illness/emergency

13. LASSO

14. Students have the right to… Learn

15. Students have the right to…  Learn ASK

16. Students have the right to…  Learn  Ask SHARE

17. Students have the right to…  Learn  Ask  Share STINK

18. Students have the right to…  Learn  Ask  Share  Stink OWN

19. Students have the right to…  Learn  Ask  Share  Stink  Own Though these are my expectations, you do not HAVE to exercise these rights… but you do NOT have the right to prevent others from exercising theirs!

20. Students have the right to…  Learn  Ask  Share  Stink  Own …Hence, the LASSO

21.  No Food, drinks are OK  There are students with life- threatening allergies who use this classroom.

22.  As a result of this course, you will:  Become a more competent communicator in a variety of contexts  Become a more effective sender and receiver of information through research, analysis, synthesis, and presentation  Effectively understand, craft, and utilize language  Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the communication skills of yourself and others

23.  Five major units, each with a different focus:  Relationships (building our community)  Inspiration (oral interpretation)  Engagement (discussion & interview)  Inquiry (persuasion & debate)  Legacy (special occasion speaking) The course will culminate in a combination written/spoken final exam.