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T.U.S.C Parent Information
Speaking and listening are the parts of language arts that are used the most in life. Every person is required to communicate in public in some way at some point in his/her 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.
TUSC will begin in January 2018.
What is TUSC?
TUSC is the acronym for the Totally Unbelievable (or Unique) Speaking (or Speakers') Club
TUSC is a highly structured activity that encourages all students in a class to learn and practise communication skills. At a chosen time in each school cycle, all students gather to talk and listen. Each student has a special role. Over a period of weeks, students rotate through all of the essential roles.
What are the TUSC roles?
You can find a description of the TUSC roles in the TUSC handbook (see the file at the top of the page). Additionally, students will be given a handout with a more detailed description for their next role at each TUSC meeting. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask prior to the TUSC meeting!
How can I prepare?
How will I be assessed?
Students will be assessed on oral presentation skills such as posture and eye contact, preparedness, and content. Additionally, students will be assessed on learning behaviours which include personal management skills, active participation in learning, and social responsibility. Active listening skills and demonstrating appropriate audience behaviours will also be assessed.
The teacher will work with the Peer Evaluator to complete the assessment rubric at each TUSC meeting.
Speaking and listening are the parts of language arts that are used the most in life. Every person is required to communicate in public in some way at some point in his/her 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.
TUSC will begin in January 2018.
What is TUSC?
TUSC is the acronym for the Totally Unbelievable (or Unique) Speaking (or Speakers') Club
TUSC is a highly structured activity that encourages all students in a class to learn and practise communication skills. At a chosen time in each school cycle, all students gather to talk and listen. Each student has a special role. Over a period of weeks, students rotate through all of the essential roles.
What are the TUSC roles?
You can find a description of the TUSC roles in the TUSC handbook (see the file at the top of the page). Additionally, students will be given a handout with a more detailed description for their next role at each TUSC meeting. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask prior to the TUSC meeting!
How can I prepare?
- Refer to the TUSC schedule on this page. All students are given a hard copy to put in their TUSC duotangs.
- Go to Ms. Huynh's Weebly and click on the Educational Websites page for helpful links.
- Read the job description in your TUSC handbook and make sure you understand it. If you have any questions, just ask!
- Create a Powerpoint, poster, diagram, graph, etc. for your presentation. Prepare any other necessary props and materials.
- Email any necessary documents such as Powerpoints, pictures, etc. to Ms. Huynh before the TUSC meeting. [email protected]
- PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE!
How will I be assessed?
Students will be assessed on oral presentation skills such as posture and eye contact, preparedness, and content. Additionally, students will be assessed on learning behaviours which include personal management skills, active participation in learning, and social responsibility. Active listening skills and demonstrating appropriate audience behaviours will also be assessed.
The teacher will work with the Peer Evaluator to complete the assessment rubric at each TUSC meeting.
