1. Welcome to Speech and Writing! With Miss Visseau

2. Today’s Agenda Introductions What does public speaking mean to you? Wordle About this class Distribute notebooks Class Website 6 Reasons to study communication

3. Introductions This will be your first impromptu speech of the year! Stand up and tell us about yourself- at least three interesting facts, hobbies or interests.

4. What does public speaking mean to you?www.wordle.net

5. About this class 6 weeks- weekly projects “Key Points” Grading Notebooks Class Website

6. Let’s get started! Six reasons to study communication: Improve the way you see yourself Improve the way others see you Increase what you know about human relationships and interactions Teaches important life skills: problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, team building, and public speaking. Exercise constitutional right (Freedom of Speech) Help you succeed professionally