Elocution

Introduction

 

Elocution is mastered through practice and awareness of its components.  In this web quest you will examine some of the elements of elocution.  

 

Task

A list of some of the elements elocution is given below. In this web quest, you will have an opportunity to explore how they contribute to better elocution.

Elements of Elocution 

Grammar            Enunciation          Attire                     Articulation          

Intonation            Expression           Fluency                 Diction     

Pronunciation      Accent                  Emphasis              Inflection    

Pace/Pauses.      Tone/Pitch            Posture/Stance     Gestures

             

 

 

Process

PART ONE

Let’s begin by forming a working definition for the term “elocution”.  Use the links below to write out your own definition for elocution into your notebook. Be prepared to share it aloud. ( practice elocution )

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/elocution?s=t

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elocution?src=search-dict-box

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/elocution

https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/elocution

PART TWO

Look at the two images below, determine which element(s) of elocution they address, and then in your notebook write three sentences on the advantages/disadvantages of this element when addressing an audience. Also in your notebook, explain why this element may not be the most important to elocution. Be prepared to share them aloud. ( practice elocution )

https://goo.gl/images/VEEJpn.  

https://goo.gl/images/fM4QNJ“

PART THREE

“Anna and mike is going fishing yesterday .”  Which element(s) of elocution is addressed in this example?  In your notebook, rewrite the sentence correctly in both present tense and past tense.  Be prepared to share them aloud. ( practice elocution )

PART FOUR

After watching the video clip below, determine which element(s) of elocution is addressed.  In your notebook, write two sentences on the disadvantages of this element when addressing an audience.  Be prepared to share them aloud.  ( practice elocution )

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLQ8kEg8vfc

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation

Read/speak the passage given below.  Practice first and when confident with your skills, record yourself.  Your elocution will be scored using the rubric below.

 

 

SCORING RUBRIC

 

1.   Below Basic

2.   Basic

3.   Proficient 

4.   Exemplary 

Does not use elements of elocution effectively.

Uses one or two elements of elocution effectively.

Uses at least three elements of elocution effectively.

Uses at least four elements of elocution effectively.

 

 

 

 

 

Cathy is sixteen years old. She has a driver’s permit.  The permit allows her to drive with an adult who already has a driver’s license.



Cathy’s mom is teaching her how to drive. They go driving twice a week. Cathy practices turning right, turning left, backing up, and parallel parking.



Today is a difficult day. Cathy is going to drive on the freeway for the first time. Cathy’s mom is nervous. There are a lot of cars and trucks on the freeway. Cathy is nervous, too. She doesn’t like to drive fast. She doesn’t like to drive close to big trucks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion