The Complete Book of Speech Communication: A Workbook of Ideas and Activities for Students of Speech and Theatre [Paperback]

Carol Marrs (Author), Lafe Locke (Illustrator)

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Publication Date: February 1, 1992

"Students learn best by doing" is the essence of this lively textbook of creative activities. Ten chapters suitable for a full year's course in speech communication. Involvement is essential, but these learning experiences are such great fun that students will want to participate. Sample activities include rap, pantomime, charades, a game show, Readers Theatre, TV news, a mock trial, talk show improvisation, and dozens more, including a "grab bag" of extra activities. Assignment instructions and the sign-up sheet may be reproduced. Cartoon illustrations throughout.

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About the Author

Carol Marrs lives and teaches high school speech in Carrollton, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Meriwether Pub; 1st edition (February 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916260879
• ISBN-13: 978-0916260873
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Book of Speech Communication: Survival Packet, April 22, 2000

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This review is from: The Complete Book of Speech Communication: A Workbook of Ideas and Activities for Students of Speech and Theatre (Paperback)

As a former part-time college instructor beginning her first year teaching high school, I found this workbook to be a valuable resource. It is filled with enjoyable activities that appeal to high school students and also meet curriculum requirements. I also found it to be helpful with "filler activities" for those awkward moments when one can't dismiss class and all work has been completed. I strongly endorse this book for teachers of speech and theatre.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful Tool., September 16, 2005

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This review is from: The Complete Book of Speech Communication: A Workbook of Ideas and Activities for Students of Speech and Theatre (Paperback)

Many of the things that a teacher is taught in school about what one should teach and how one should teach really aren't that useful once a teacher actually starts teaching. Not only that, but many beginning teachers struggling with teaching the things they want to teach in a way that excites students and causes them to want to learn. Speech classes at the secondary level are no different than classes anywhere else and public speaking/speech teachers struggle just as much as any othe teacher with how to make lesson practical and applicable in the classroom.

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION is a great tool for any speech teacher looking for ideas to use in the classroom. As a beginning teacher, I have found it incredibly valuable. I have found it especially useful in trying to create lesson plans and to find fun ideas for fillers to use at the end of a class. The book is full of ideas and covers many of the areas of public speaking from informative speeches, impromptu speeches, oral interpretation, persuasive speeches, reader's theatre, just to name a few. It's a wonderful resource.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent teaching tool!, August 19, 2005

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This review is from: The Complete Book of Speech Communication: A Workbook of Ideas and Activities for Students of Speech and Theatre (Paperback)

This book was all I needed to create a fun public speaking course curriculum for middle school students. The layout was clear and easy to read. There were many interesting and fun activities/lessons which I could incorporate into the lesson. There were a lot of fun and creative ideas that made the students WANT to speak in front of a group! Great supplement for the classroom!