Grading Scale
20% Blogging = 240 pts
20% Attendance & Participation = 240 points
20% Quizes & Midterm = 240 points
40% Speeches & Reports = 475 points
Class total points = 1195
Grade Percentage: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, Below 60% = F
Blogging: Each week you must post at least one 6 sentence minimum thoughtful response before class on Monday. Extra points awarded for connecting to other bloggers by name, referencing classmates and book/lecture materials. New posts will be introduced every 2-3 weeks by instructor based on hot classroom topics. Once a new post comes up, the old one is no longer "live" and late hitting comments will not be counted.
Attendance Participation: Come to class, support other classmates, speak up, get involved and be kind and courteous to win these points! Five points a week will be awarded just for showing up :-) Or lost if you miss class :-(
Quizes & Midterm: Random pop quizes are short answer, sometimes open-book and can't be made up. They focus on previous week's reading/lecture/speeches. Midterm is an impromptu speech, no make ups. (2-3 minutes)
Speeches & Reports: Most speeches require outlines. Introductory speeches done with a partner, you each introduce each other. (2 minutes, 50 points) Group speeches: Work in a group to share a cool topic with the rest of the class. Details given in lecture. (100 points, 5-7 minutes) Special occassion speeches: Recognize important events and cultural celebrations vividly (2-4 minutes, 50 points). Informative speech or Demonstration. See book/lecture for details for this solo speech, including visual aid and citations (5-7 minutes, 100 points). Persuasive speech: Change an attitude, belief or value in your audience using visual aids, citations of research and avoiding faulty reasoning (6-8 minutes, 150 points). Oral reports: Apply elements of a film to your own life experiences while speaking eloquently (2 minutes, 25 points).
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22 comments:
Cristina Martinez
I have never had the experience to be on a blog before. However, I like how it is set up and I like that fact that everything is posted and easy to go from one link to another. I hope in the future I have other teachers that will use blogs as well.
Cristina Martinez
I have never had the experience to be on a blog before. However, I like how it is set up and I like that fact that everything is posted and easy to go from one link to another. I hope in the future I have other teachers that will use blogs as well.
Alvaro (Vito) Yanez
Ya i agree this is cool. First HW assignment done.
Colin McAteer
I hope to have a fun experience in this class, even though it is at 7:30 in the morning. I am interested to learn the theories of public speaking. Also, I am looking to learn the techniques of other public speakers. The syllabus is straight forward and easy to follow. I am a little bit shy, but as time goes on I am getting better. Hopefully, I can become an exceptional speaker after this class.
Nadine Quintero
I agree with Cristina and Vito...this is cool. Seems like its ganna be a fun class to be in.
Hello All. Simple but nice blog. Well, I'm going to be straight forward, I hope to get to know all of you and find out more about all of you. Moreover, I hope this class is going to be easy. J/K Don't forget to vote. Most importantly, have a great day!
Katherine (Kathy) Sameron
I am looking forward to this class.
Jenna Wendley
Monday 7-10 class CRC
I have read all of the info and look forward to this class as well as getting to know everyone. Thanks, Sandi!
Hi Communication Class World~
This is my first class back to school in a tid bit of time, sooo I am so thrilled that Mrs. Sandy is such an energy filled positive teacher. I hope to increase my communication skills, as this will greatly impact all areas of my life. I would love to be able to learn how to get my point across in thirty seconds or less. If I can accomplish that skill...WOW..the world will be mine for the taking! C u all soon. ~ Tiffany Wall
Mario Perez
First time experiencing this style of teaching/ learning. I am excited to see what else the class has to offer in the near future
This seems like this is going to be an fun class, and I really like how are assignments are this simple.
Natalie Aihara
Jehad Nassar
This is gonna be a fun class, It's my first time on blog so I check often just for fun!I enjoyed reading all your comments and I'm looking forward to know all my classmates!have fun with posting comments everyone!
Brandon Hooper
mw blogging during the super bowl real quick cuz i forgot to earlier. pretty cool idea for 20% percent on my grade. line 3. line 4. line 5. thanks
This is my first time using blog and i didn't know how to use it until now. I hope i will use it in the future. It seems to be cool. Syllabus and class overview seem to be very clear and undestandable.
Judy Au
Comm 301
Hi, everyone. :)
I made an account on this site just for this class. I also just learned how to post comments. (I hope this one isn't too late.) Other than that, I like the fact that blogging is part of our homework. This class should be fun. :)
OK so i am a little confused are we sdupposed to respond to every post including this one? I was reading what some of the other people put and evveryone just seemed to be rambling to try to fill in the six sentence minimum. Well except for a few posts that are alot more like one. Also on this blog it says that you need to have had an outline for interducing our partners i dont remember you saying anything about that so i was just checking.
Aaron newman
I read some of the this blog. W.Shaiellesse
I expect to learn a lot form this class about public speaking and have fun time also. I thought the class was grate and love to talk just like I do. The teacher is funny also she has a fashion of her own which make her who she is and I love that. The entire students were easy going and really nice.
Ravindar Singh
I have read all of the info and look forward to this class, see you all there.
Sergio Garcia
Comm 301
I am very excited about this class as well. I am looking forward to improving my communication skills, and learning how to be an effective public speaker. I am also impressed by your integration of technology into this course. This will help us have a much better relationship than we could get with just a Monday class.
-Leo Novakovskiy
Deyton Butts
I have read the syllabus and im excited about being in you class this term
Parneet Singh
I read the over view and looking forward for the class. I had never used the Blogger and it seems intersting. Everyday we all learn something new. Everyone have a great weekend.
Thansk
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