SPEECH
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Enhancement of positive self-image, self-esteem, and self-confidence. The student shall be afforded opportunities to:
1. develop an
awareness of each person's uniqueness;
2. recognize that
appropriated speaking skills are valuable assets now and in
the future; and
3. reach for
self-actualization.
Interpersonal and group communication.
The student shall be afforded oppor-
tunities to:
1. participate in a
variety of kinds of formal and informal group
discussions;
2. learn to express one's
own feelings appropriately.
The basic communication process. The
student shall be afforded opportu-
nities to:
1. recognize the
elements of the communication process;
2. recognize good and bad
listening habits;
3. exhibit critical
listening skills;
4. formulate ideas;
5. express ideas
effectively;
6. recognize the rights
of others to have differing viewpoints;
7. recognize and use
nonverbal language;
8. examine the basic
vocal process.
Types of speeches. The student shall be afforded opportunities to:
1. evaluated speeches
given by others;
2. explore the use of the
voice and body in speaking situations;
3. examine the different
purposes for speaking;
4. establish criteria for
evaluation.
Interpretive reading. The student shall be afforded opportunities to:
1. choose appropriate
material for oral reading;
2. analyze literary
selections;
3. perform selections as
an individual or with a group; and
4. establish criteria for
evaluation.