Q: Is there an evening play for Public Speaking?
A: Nope. We do a lot of performance activities; and will even write, direct and act out our own short plays based on excerpts from our favorite books as a final project, but it will happen during class. Parents are more than welcome to come in and watch, though. Especially that last project.
Q: How do you grade Public Speaking?
A: The most regular grades come from weekly vocabulary tests, and a written reflection on the week's activities. Students get other written work, including vocabulary work. Performances are graded also. About half of them are straight up "participation" grades, where as long as you participate, you get full points. The other half have rubrics where we key in to particular acting skills. The rubric will change based on what skill we are focusing on, but always important are the three basic skills I consider necessary in any sort of acting or public speaking, namely;
A: Nope. We do a lot of performance activities; and will even write, direct and act out our own short plays based on excerpts from our favorite books as a final project, but it will happen during class. Parents are more than welcome to come in and watch, though. Especially that last project.
Q: How do you grade Public Speaking?
A: The most regular grades come from weekly vocabulary tests, and a written reflection on the week's activities. Students get other written work, including vocabulary work. Performances are graded also. About half of them are straight up "participation" grades, where as long as you participate, you get full points. The other half have rubrics where we key in to particular acting skills. The rubric will change based on what skill we are focusing on, but always important are the three basic skills I consider necessary in any sort of acting or public speaking, namely;
- eye contact with the audience
- loud, clear speaking voice
- facial expression and gestures that reinforce the message of the words.