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Instructor: Ms. Marconi
Welcome to Public Speaking!
Ms. Marconi
ExperienceCurrently in my 9th year as an
English teacherTaught for 3 years at Walther
Lutheran High School in Melrose Park
Taught for 3 years at St. Edward CC High School in Elgin
In my third year at D-CHave taught: Freshman-
Senior English, Public Speaking, Journalism, Creative Writing, Film Criticism, World Literature, American Literature, and British Literature.
Coached Sophomore Girls’ Basketball
Advisor to the school literary magazine, newspaper, and yearbook
Sponsor of student counsel
Member of NCTE, IATE, and Kappa Delta Pi
Freshman Team LeaderMember of the
Curriculum CommitteeShakespeare Organizer
EducationHigh School: Maine West in Des PlainesBachelor’s Degree: Elmhurst College,
Bachelor of Arts in English with a Secondary Education Minor
Master’s Degree: Elmhurst College, Master of Arts in English Studies with a concentration on Shakespeare and Renaissance literature and culture
Master’s Degree: Concordia University, Master of Science in Educational Technology—currently pursuing this degree
Five Facts About Me. . . . I am related to the man who invented the
radio: Guglielmo Marconi (He was my great-grandfather’s cousin)
I am an avid reader and writer—Shakespeare is my favorite author of all time
Family is very important to me—I have a three-year old daughter and a 7 month old puppy
I absolutely love being a teacherI am a technology lover as well (See all the
hyperlinks above)
This Course
Public Speaking 2009-2010Syllabus (Long and boring—but VITAL
information)Please take FIVE minutes to read through your
copy of the syllabus and then we will go through and discuss this.
Text books—distributed. We will cover several chapters in this book. The units will be followed by open-note quizzes!
Class WIKI—Please refer to this often—it will be your best source for up-to-date information and helpful course resources. Plus, there may be extra credit opportunities posted here throughout the term.
Essential Question: Who are we and where are we going this term?
Just The “FACTS” . . . . . You will have a few minutes to write down FIVE
things you have done in your life. But there is a catch-THREE must be TRUE –that you have really doneTWO must be FALSE –things you make up
You will present these facts to the class and we will try to identify the facts and the fiction
Remember—every good fib has a bit of truth to it—don’t make your false statements blatantly falseI.E. “Every winter I travel to the North Pole to
supervise the creation of millions of toys in my workshop.”
Ms. Marconi’s FIVE “EVENTS” I have traveled to London to further study
William Shakespeare.I once flew over Great America in a small
airplane. It was nighttime and the park was brilliantly lit up.
My brother once threw a dead catfish at me in Michigan.
I have begun writing a screenplay about high school teachers.
I was once in a rock band called Pseudopod—I played guitar.
YOUR TURN…….Please spend a few
moments jotting down your “events”. Remember to keep them realistic and interesting!
When done, sit tight.
First official speech in this class!
Narrative Speech AssignmentA narrative speech tells a story.You will chose one of your events and create
a speech about it. This is for me to see where your baseline
speaking skills are and will be graded for participation.
GOALS:Have an introduction to your story.Tell your story.Have a conclusion.Speak for 1:30-3:00 minutes.
Narrative Speech Example
Flying over Great America in a Small Airplane
Dead Catfish Throw
OR
Being in a Band Named Pseudopod
Due Date / WorthYour narrative speeches are due
TOMORROW!Worth 30 points!Again this is for me to see where your skills
are so we can move forward from that point.
HAVE FUN with this!!