Topic outline

  • Syllabus and Calendar

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    • Course Description Glossary
      Students will be able to foster an appreciation of literature and develop creative skills in public speaking and performance. Students will analyze various literary forms (poetry, novels, plays, letters, diaries, etc.) as texts for oral presentation. Students will explore oral traditions and other nonliterary sources and events as oral presentation material. Class exercises introduce vocal, physical and other speaking techniques to effectively communicate a point of view. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills are highly recommended for success in this course.


    • Recommended book: Turk, C. (1985). Effective speaking. London, UK: Routledge. Available via Ebook Central.

  • Strategies and Preparation

    Although the term oral interpretation may be new to you, the experience of interpreting literature is part of everyday life. Lawyers read evidence to a jury. Pastors read prayers. Parents and teachers read to their children.

    Overview of Course Learning Objectives:

    • Identify and use language cues and text structure for an effective oral reading.

    • Interpret and communicate text to an audience.

    • Deliver a unique performance that stands apart from the original text.

    • Compose an enriching expression of the human experience which allows the practitioner and the viewers to engage more fully in local and global issues.

    • Demonstrate a variety of vocal and physical interpretations of literature through critical analysis of the range of values and ethics in the human experience.

  • Effective Speaking

  • Poetry Interpretation


    Overview Objective
    		Content Support
    		Deliverable Evaluation Process
    Explore presentation techniques in Poetry.  There are 3 types of poetry: narrative, dramatic and lyrical. It can be difficult at times to make a distinction -  an epic poem can contain lyrical passages, or lyrical poem can contain narrative parts.

    Students will be responsible for preparing an Analysis Form (found below) and presenting a Poetry piece.  Below are specifics regarding guidelines and grading.

    		 Guidelines identifying every aspect of analysis and performance expectations provided online under 'Poetry'.  Lecture and class exercises support course assignment.
    		Students will execute Poetry material as a formal class presentation and complete supporting Analysis for Poetry project.
    		Rubric provided for both Analysis and Presentation; providing student with details regarding specific grading criteria.

  • Prose Interpretation



    • Overview Objective
      		Content Support Deliverable Evaluation Process
      Explore presentation techniques in Prose.  Prose is described as follows:  is a form of language that exhibits a grammatical structure and a natural flow of speech, rather than a rhythmic structure as in traditional poetry. Where the common unit of verse is based on meter or rhyme, the common unit of prose is purely grammatical, such as a sentence or paragraph. Students will be responsible for preparing an Analysis Form (found below) and presenting a Prose piece.  Below are specifics regarding guidelines and grading. Guidelines identifying every aspect of analysis and performance expectations provided online under 'Prose'.  Lecture and class exercises support course assignment. Students will execute Prose material as a formal class presentation and complete supporting Analysis for Prose project. Rubric provided for both Analysis and Presentation; providing student with details regarding specific grading criteria.

    • PROSE Assignments

    • Prose Rubric -grading breakdown File 19.3KB

      The grading of the Analysis and Presentation will be determined by the attached Rubric.

  • Dramatic (Monologue) Reading

  • Reader's Theater

    • OverviewObjective
      		Content SupportDeliverableEvaluation Process

      Explore presentation techniques in Reader's Theatre.  Reader's Theater techniques include mastery in the following: collaboration within a team in order to present a radio drama and/or portion of a stage play; use techniques acquired throughout the quarter to support an effective presentation. 

      		Students will be responsible for preparing Analysis Form (found below) and presenting a role in a collaborative Reader's Theatre piece.  Below are specifics regarding guidelines and grading. Analysis Form (found below) and presenting a Reader's Theatre piece.  Below are specifics regarding guidelines and grading.Guidelines identifying every aspect of analysis and performance expectations provided online under 'Reader's Theatre'.  Lecture and class exercises support course assignment.Students will execute Reader's Theatre material as a formal class presentation and complete supporting Analysis for collaborative project.Rubric provided for both Analysis and Presentation; providing student with details regarding specific grading criteria.

    • Reader's Theatre Assignment

    • Reader's Theater Analysis File 17.4KB

      To be completed and turned in on the day of the final

    • FINAL              Tuesday, June 11th @ 9:30 - 10:20

      All students must be on time and prepared to present.  Students who are late will loose 10% off final presentation grade.