Speech and Drama for High School
Description
High school speech and drama provide students various
opportunities to prepare and perform three categories of speeches: original
(written by the student), interpretive (written by someone else), and limited
preparation (impromptu), while developing the essential skill
of giving constructive feedback. Speech is a broad field allowing students to
explore various topics and material empowering them to utilize their
communication skills throughout their lives.
Drama for high school will provide students the
opportunity to increase their individual acting skills, prepare to perform in
the fine arts production "A Medieval Night” and auditions, and create
in-class exhibition events. Students will work on class, small group and
individual dramatic and humorous pieces.
This course will focus on speech first semester and drama
second semester.
Students
taking this course will explore
·
Verbal and non-verbal communication
·
Creation, preparation and delivery of
public speeches
·
Developing a personal rhetorical style
·
Refining topics and theses
·
Vocal and physical delivery techniques
including
o Voice
production
o Diction
o Intonation
o Articulation
o Projection
·
Analysis of political speeches from
both history and the modern era
·
Observation, and evaluation of other
speeches
·
Memorization techniques
·
Verbal and non-verbal communication
·
Playwriting
·
Acting skills including
o Character development
o Character Analysis
o Blocking
o Timing
o Posture
o Focus
Upon completion of this two-semester course, motivated
students should be able to take the college credit earning DSST Principles of Public Speaking exam.
Objectives
Gain skill, confidence and fluency in
public
speaking
·
Prepare students to perform speeches
for various audiences
·
Write speeches on various topics while
gathering
accurate, appropriate, clear, well documented and unbiased support
·
Explore the craft of acting and
speaking through various games, exercises, personal projects, and feedback
·
Perform for both in-class exhibitions
and for “A Medieval Night”
·
Find, cut, and interpret dramatic and
humorous pieces
·
Learn the basics of scriptwriting
·
Recognize weak areas and improve
personal skills
·
Learn the audition process
Class work (1 hour per week)
Students will practice, block, and prepare both individual
events and group selections in class and learn the skills of acting through
various games, drills, and activities
Homework (allow 3-5 hours
per week)
·
Read, listen to, watch, and critique
selected performances
·
Find, prepare, and memorize
interpretive speeches from literature or plays
·
Research, write, and memorize original
speeches
Grading Policy
Grades will be calculated and reported to parents to be used
as a tool for measuring progress, motivating, and determining mastery and
understanding. Class presentations will be graded including
· Homework (some online assignments are
turned in via email; some by printing and returning to class)
·
Class Participation (includes student
presentations, discussions, and behavior)
Required materials
·
All materials will be provided by the
teacher
·
Students may be required to furnish limited costumes
or props
·
Optional material for those interested
in taking the college credit earning DSST
Principles of Public Speaking exam The Art of Public Speaking
Course Requirements
·
- These include some typing, sending email, attaching documents, formatting Word documents (not advanced)
- Word processing software (for turning in assignments)
- 3-ring binder for scripts
- At-home access to a computer
- Email account (parent or student; checked regularly)
- Internet access (for research and checking assignments on the class blog)
- Basic computer skills
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