SPCH 1A - Public Speaking

Welcome to the homepage for our SPCH 1A Public Speaking class.  You can find copies of all handouts and assignments for our class on the menu on the left. If you have trouble opening an attachment please email me at dcantrell3@mtsac.edu

Extra Credit

For each of the extra credit assignments please type up a 1-2 page reflection.  This reflection should be double spaced. All extra credit is due by the final exam. You may turn in extra credit early. Each extra credit is worth 10 points. You may earn a total of 50 extra points for the semester.

1. 10 points: Watch either the Honors Speech Contest (6 speeches) or the Black History Month Speech Performances (6 speeches) available at the SSSC.  Please rank each speaker and provide a rational for why the speaker received the rank they did. The SSSC should have a worksheet available. Please make an appointment in order to ensure access to a computer at the SSSC.

2. 10 points: Attend our Evening with Forensics showcase event.  Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30pm in Building 13-1700 (auditorium).  Please attach your verification of enrollment to your 1 page reflection.

3. 10 points: Fill out the following survey for Mt. SAC alum Joey Fontana. Please  make sure to select Prof. Cantrell SPCH 1A for the extra credit question at the end.

 Demo Speech Days

Informative Speech Days

Persuasive Speech Days