Class Rules
It is okay to bring soda to class as long as it has a sealable lid. True or False?
False
What is my favorite animal?
Tiger or cat
The act of looking directly into one another's eyes.
Eye Contact
Public speaking can help you develop critical thinking skills. True or False?
True
When is Labor Day this year?
September 2, 2024
False
What is my favorite city that I've visited twice?
New York City
Communication apprehension is the same as...
Stage Fright
Public speaking skills are necessary for anyone no matter what career path they choose to follow. True or False?
True
Labor Day is considered the unofficial kickoff to what season: Fall, School, NFL, or Life.
NFL
How many warnings will I receive before Mrs. Keltz will take up my cell phone once she has seen it?
None, she will immediately take it up and take it to the office after class.
What is my favorite college football team?
Texas Tech University
Ability to make a sound with the voice loud enough to be heard at a distance.
Projection
Activities to help students bond in the first week of school is important to build ______.
Trust
How is Labor Day determined every year?
1) It is always on September 2nd, 2) It is always the 1st Monday in September, or 3) It is always the 2nd Sunday in September.
2) It is on the 1st Monday in September
Is it okay to have in one ear bud to listen to music during Mrs. Keltz's class?
Yes, she also does not like silence and concentrates best with music.
What other school activity do I coach besides One Act Play?
Color Guard
A degree of highness or lowness of sound.
Pitch
Name 3 skills you need to deliver an exciting speech?
Good body language, eye contact, voice quality, confidence, poise, content, audience engagement, and visual aids.
What is Labor Day?
1) Recognizes the contributions of laborers to the development of the U.S., 2) recognizes women's contributions to our population by laboring children, or 3) no significance, the government just allows workers a chance for time off.
1) Recognizes the contributions of laborers to the development of the U.S.
Students must be respectful, responsible, prompt, _______, and participate in class.
prepared
If you don't like this singer, we can't be friends...
Taylor Swift
A modulation of the voice expressing a particular feeling or mood. A sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.
Tone
Jonah & Ash are applying for the same job. Ash is not as qualified for the job, but her confidence says otherwise. Her resume isn't impressive but she demonstrates exceptional communication skills. Jonah is better qualified but lacks communication skills. His resume is clearly better and it is obvious he will do well in this position. Who will get the job?
Ash. Work duties are easier to train employees on than communication skills.
What year was the first Labor Day celebrated?
1) 1971, 2) 1776, 3) 1993, or 4) 1882
Sept. 5, 1882