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3
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4
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Participation
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Grade "D": Little or
no desire to work in public speaking exercises and preparatory
work. Shows an "I don't care" attitude.
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Grade "C": Student
makes minimal effort to work in public speaking exercises
and preparatory work. Often needs teacher prodding.
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Grade "B": Student
shows a desire to work on public speaking exercises
and preparatory work and grasps their objectives. Completes
assignments and volunteers on a regular basis.
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Grade "A": Student
volunteers for all public speaking exercises and participates
with enthusiasm. Shows originality/creativity in his/her
work.
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Grade Structure
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Grade "D": Student
cumulative grade equals 60-69%.
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Grade "C": Student
cumulative grade equals 70-79%.
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Grade "B": Student
cumulative grade equals 80-89%.
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Grade "A": Student
cumulative grade equals 90-100%.
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Initiative (Motivation)
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Student performs only
what is required of the public speaking exercises and
only when prodded. Never volunteers to participate.
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Student performs public
speaking exercises but as a follower rather than as
a volunteer. Content to blend in to the rear of the
crowd and do enough to get by.
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Student performs required
public speaking exercises, shows interest in the process
and makes his/her points clear.
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Student views public
speaking exercises from multiple angles, participates
with enthusiasm. Shows leadership and makes original
speech choices.
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Attentiveness (Takes
Direction)
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Student waits for director
to make suggestions on ow to complete the exercise.
Uses little or no initiative. Takes an "Easy A" attitude
towards the class.
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Student listens to
direction but waits to follow what classmates do first.
Blends into the middle rather than explore what makes
good public speaking.
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Student responds to
direction and establishes relationships with his/her
audience in the exercises.
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Student eagerly responds
to direction due to his/her desire to perform at the
highest level. Shows originality and makes choices rather
than settling for safe performance.
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Quiz Information
(There will be four)
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"D" Grade: 60-69% correct
answers.
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"C" Grade: 70-79% correct
answers.
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"B" Grade: 80-89% correct
answers.
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"A" Grade: 90-100%
correct answers.
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Total---->
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