Full Description
The only two-level series that prepares students for success in both presentations and academic discussions, Speech Communication Made Simple takes an interactive, accessible approach to building confidence as a speaker. Students learn how to present in a variety of genres, effectively use voice and props, and lead or participate in discussions. With its lighthearted and engaging approach, the text helps students acquire speech communication and listening skills that they can apply immediately and throughout their lives.
Features:
Varied speech genres that range from personal story to persuasive.
Broad array of projects including interviews and group discussions.
Scaffolded approach that includes directed discussion of a model presentation; skill-building exercises for selecting a topic, organizing information, and more; practicing aloud; and finally, delivering a speech.
Pronunciation Practice that focuses on American English pronunciation patterns that are difficult for most non-native speakers of English.
Playing with Sayings section that presents idiomatic sayings in popular use and related activities to help students understand and use them to enhance their spoken communication.
Useful language boxes that illustrate effective ways to begin speeches or participate in discussion.
CD-ROM with MP3 audio that includes sample speeches and all pronunciation activities
Teacher's manual (available separately at http://pearsoneltusa.com/speechcom) with teaching suggestions, answer keys, and quizzes.
Contents
Preface: To the Teacher
Introduction: To the Student
Scope and Sequence
About the Author
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
I. Stage Fright
II. Presentation Preview
III. Pronunciation Practice: [i] and [I]
IV. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with [i] and [I]
V. Presentation Project: About Me!
Method A: Brainstorming Balloons
Method B: Photo Story Speech
CHAPTER 2: EFFECTIVE SPEECH DELIVERY
I. Eye Contact
II. Posture
III. Gestures
IV. Presentation Preview: "My Grandfather's Lucky Lighter"
V. Pronunciation Practice: Final Consonant Sounds
VI. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Final Consonants
VII. Presentation Project: A Meaningful Object
CHAPTER 3: DON'T JUST TELL ME , SHOW ME!
I. The Five Senses
II. Presentation Preview: "My Fear of Flying"
III. Pronunciation Practice: Regular Past-Tense Verbs
IV. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Regular Past-Tense Verbs
V. Presentation Project: My Worst Fear
CHAPTER 4: INTERESTING INTERVIEWS
I. Types of Interview Questions
II. Follow-up Questions
III. The Parts of an Interview
IV. Presentation Preview: "An Embarrassing Situation"
V. Reporting on an Interview
VI. Pronunciation Practice: Intonation in Questions
VII. Playing with Sayings: Sayings in Question Form
VIII. Presentation Project: Report on an Interview
CHAPTER 5: EXPLAIN IT!
I. Identify a Problem
II. Analyze a Problem
III. Parts of a Speech
IV. Presentation Preview: "Stage Fright"
V. Pronunciation Practice: Syllable Stress in Compound Nouns
VI. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Compound Nouns
VII. Presentation Project: Explain It!
CHAPTER 6: DEMONSTRATE IT!
I. Demonstration Speeches
II. Presentation Preview: "Easy Pick Card Trick"
III. Pronunciation Practice: [ θ ] and [ ð ]
IV. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with [ θ ] and [ ð ]
V. Presentation Project: Demonstrate It!
CHAPTER 7: COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES
I. What Is Culture?
II. Direct and Indirect Communication Styles
III. Presentation Preview: "Making Tea"
IV. Pronunciation Practice: [u] and [ ÊŠ ]
V. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with [u] and [ ÊŠ ]
VI. Presentation Project: A Culture Conflict
CHAPTER 8: CONVINCE ME!
I. Decide Your Purpose
II. The Motivated Sequence
III. Presentation Preview: "Give the Gift of Life"
IV. Pronunciation Practice: [b], [v], and [w]
V. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with [b], [v], and [w]
VI. Presentation Project: Convince Me!
CHAPTER 9: LET'S DISCUSS IT!
I. Brainstorming
II. Responsibilities of Group Members
III. Presentation Preview: "Gum Chewing in Singapore"
IV. Pronunciation Practice: Final -s as [s], [z], and [əz]
V. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Final -s Pronounced [s], [z], and [əz]
VI. Presentation Project: Let's Discuss It!
CHAPTER 10: TELL ME A STORY
I. Making Your Story Come Alive
II. Presentation Preview: "A Fabulous Fable"
III. Pronunciation Practice: [h]
IV. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with [h]
V. Presentation Project: The Fabulous Fable
APPENDIX (Evaluation forms)
