Speaking and writing

Objectives of this unit

In this unit you will develop skills that will improve your speaking and writing skills.
1. Develop guidelines on how to speak and write for the classroom. 
2. Prepare a speech and deliver it to your class or in front of another group. 
 
Readings Speak with confidence http://www.school-for-champions.com/grades/speaking.htm
Communicating effectively http://www.presentingsolutions.com/effectivepresentations.asp
Classroom participation http://www.iss.stthomas.edu/studyguides/intstudy.htm
Succeed in writing http://www.school-for-champions.com/writing.htm
The elements of style http://www.bartleby.com/141/
Improving style http://www.learningcommons.uoguelph.ca/writing/fastfax/style.htm
Writing guidelines http://www.iss.stthomas.edu/studyguides/wrtstr.htm
Assignment 1. Use the speaking and writing links to develop your own notes on how to speak and write for the classroom.
2. Choose a topic of interest to you and prepare a speech for delivery in your study skills class.  Give or email your speech  to your instructor.  Deliver your speech in front of your class or another group.  It can be to a group of friends or colleagues.

Resources developed by John Fisher <fisher@fisherhouse.com> for Yellowhead Tribal College