Innovations
Spring 2015 Syllabus
Purpose of the class: Explore innovations while learning to communicate effectively.
Unit 1: Introduction to Public Speaking & Writing: Manuscript Speech
Unit 2: Persuasive Speaking: New Product Proposal
Unit 3: Research & Persuasive Speech
Unit 4: Debate: Argumentative Speech
You will need:
- Charged computer
- Pencil
Grading Components:
- Preparation/ class participation
- Speeches / presentations
Assignment Deadlines
- Innovations is a performance-based class, therefore meeting deadlines is extremely important.
- Performance days will be scheduled in advance, so please plan accordingly.
- If an excused absence occurs, you will have one day to make up the assignment.
Mrs. Laffoon
(816) 736-5410 ext. 2285
