T.U.S.C.
(TOTALLY UNBELIEVABLE SPEAKING CLUB)
Parent and Student Information
Speaking and listening are the parts of language arts that are used the most in real life.
Every person is required to communicate in public in some way at some point in life. A good public speaker is not born. The only way to learn how to speak confidently is to learn the techniques, to observe other speakers, and to practise public speaking.
T.U.S.C. (Totally Unbelievable Speaking Club) is a wonderful opportunity to observe, plan and practise. The objectives are not just to improve confidence and abilities, but to encourage students to delight in speaking publicly.
We have gone over the roles and their descriptions in class. A description of all roles is on the class website and was handed to all students on October 1st.
It is very important to be prepared for each meeting.
Past experiences with this program have shown incredibly positive results and progress. Please talk to your child as the program progresses over the next few months. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Purposes of TUSC:
Roles will be assigned to each student for all the of the dates listed below the first week of school. The names and dates will be posted in One Note in order to maintain students' privacy. If you do not know how to access your child's One Note, please contact me. Please note that this may take several days to get established.
Speaking and listening are the parts of language arts that are used the most in real life.
Every person is required to communicate in public in some way at some point in life. A good public speaker is not born. The only way to learn how to speak confidently is to learn the techniques, to observe other speakers, and to practise public speaking.
T.U.S.C. (Totally Unbelievable Speaking Club) is a wonderful opportunity to observe, plan and practise. The objectives are not just to improve confidence and abilities, but to encourage students to delight in speaking publicly.
We have gone over the roles and their descriptions in class. A description of all roles is on the class website and was handed to all students on October 1st.
It is very important to be prepared for each meeting.
Past experiences with this program have shown incredibly positive results and progress. Please talk to your child as the program progresses over the next few months. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Purposes of TUSC:
- To provide regular, structured yet an open and flexible vehicle by which to address the Language Arts communication outcomes in the curriculum with support to Math, Social Studies and Science
- To provide positive, low risk environment where experiences which contribute to the growth of self-esteem and confidence of each child are the norm.
- To create a non-threatening forum for teacher, peer, and self-evaluation
Roles will be assigned to each student for all the of the dates listed below the first week of school. The names and dates will be posted in One Note in order to maintain students' privacy. If you do not know how to access your child's One Note, please contact me. Please note that this may take several days to get established.
T.U.S.C. ROLES
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TIPS FOR AN AWESOME T.U.S.C.
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Remember: we are listening and being courteous to every presenter!
Meeting Dates
Friday November 11 - AM Garnet/PM Gold Group Presentations
Friday Novembe 25 - AM Gold Group/PM Garnet Group Presentations
Friday Novembe 25 - AM Gold Group/PM Garnet Group Presentations
Role Descriptors
Click on the document file below to look at the description of each role.
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ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed according to criteria from the Oral Communication strand in the Language Curriculum, along with some Learning Skills. Please click on the file below to see the TUSC rubric. Students will also be filling out a self-reflection after each meeting.
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Gold and Garnet Groups Monthly T.U.S.C. Roles
November Roles
MORNING GROUP
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AFTERNOON GROUP
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