How “The Speech Doctor is IN” Program meets the NJ Curriculum Standards in Language Arts Literacy:
This highly interactive program gives the student an opportunity to get a clear understanding of the qualities necessary for effective oral presentations in regards to eye contact, posture/stance, volume control, enunciation, appropriate rate and vocal expression. Additionally, this program discusses the causes of stage fright and demonstrates proper breathing techniques needed for a relaxed and confident performance. Thus, this program meets the following Language Arts Literacy Standards for Oral Presentations:
- Read aloud from developmentally appropriate texts with attention to expression
- Recite orally
- Begin to understand the importance of looking at a speaker
- Talk about an experience or work sample in front of a small group
- Use appropriate strategies to prepare, rehearse and deliver an oral presentation such as word choice, expression, eye contact and volume
- Maintain audience interest during formal presentations, incorporating adequate volume, proper pacing, and clear enunciation
- Read aloud with fluency
- Use verbal and non-verbal elements of delivery (e.g. eye contact, stance) to maintain audience focus
- Maintain audience interest during formal presentations incorporating adequate volume, proper pacing and clear enunciation
- Use clear, precise, organized language that reflects the conventions of spoken English
- Develop speaking techniques including voice modulation, inflection, tempo, enunciation, and eye contact for effective presentations
I would highly recommend this valuable program. It aligns with our New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in the following ways:
- Varied and powerful ways of communicating ideas, thoughts and feelings
- An enhanced sense of poise and self-esteem
- The ability to be creative and inventive decision-makers