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-- MAJOR PRESENTATION #1 --
- INTERPRETING ORAL INTERPRETATION -
a.k.a. Advanced Oral Reading
[last update=2/09] {change in adv. subm. reqmt}
> ORAL INTERPRETATION (OF LITERATURE). WHAT IS IT?
> ORAL INTERPRETATION (OF LITERATURE). WHAT IT'S NOT.
> WHY IS THIS BEING USED AS OUR FIRST MAJOR PRESENTATION?
> WHAT CAN THIS PRESENTATION ACCOMPLISH FOR AN ORAL COMMUNICATOR-IN-THE-MAKING ?
> EXACTLY WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF THE PRESENTATION ITSELF?
>WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR THIS PRESENTATION?
> WHAT NEEDS TO BE HANDED IN: IN ADVANCE? ON DAY-OF-PRESENTATION?
> WHEN WILL THESE PRESENTATIONS OCCUR? WHO SPEAKS WHEN?
> ORAL INTERPRETATION ( OF LITERATURE). WHAT IS IT?
Oral Interpretation involves the oral presenter reading aloud the actual words as created by the author.
Because expressive writings work best for reading aloud, the full name of this presentation style is actually "Oral Interpretation of Literature." However, for our purposes this semester, we will be stretching the definition a little. Therefore, you can choose from a wider range of written material than typical "literature" sources. |
> ORAL INTERPRETATION (OF LITERATURE). WHAT IT'S NOT.
Sometimes people misunderstand the title, Oral Interpretation, to mean that the presenter's role is to talk ABOUT the literature selection.
Actually the "interpretation" is the vocal & physical coloring the presenter gives to the author's exact, original words while reading them aloud, verbatim. |
> WHY IS THIS OUR FIRST MAJOR PRESENTATION?
Oral Interpretation of Literature puts the emphasis on several of the presenter's "external" skills. The presenter doesn't have to spend as much time researching and structuring & then creating a full speech, most of the preparation time will be devoted to rehearsing the selection aloud--using the voice & body to make the words "come alive" to a listener. This focus is well suited to early in the semester since we have not yet covered creating & structuring extemporaneous speeches but we have addressed voice and delivery.
It is possible to take a course called Oral Interpretation which goes into more detail about the art of language & the structure of literature genres. For our purposes in this class, the focus is on VOCAL Competence (via Chap 15 & slide show & class activities), PHYSICAL Competence (via Chap 15 & class activities), and LANGUAGE Awareness ((via Chap 3 & class activities) (12e) |
> WHAT IS THIS PRESENTATION DESIGNED TO ACCOMPLISH FOR YOUR ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS?
In this presentation, you will get to use Vocal Variety , Physical Gestures/Movement & Overall Animation in order to make the written selections "come alive" for your listeners. [i.e. by bringing out the emotion, meaning, and theme of the selection(s)]. This is great practice & a foundation for being more meaningful with all of the words that come out of your mouth-- no matter what type of communication you are engaged in.
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> EXACTLY WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF THE PRESENTATION ITSELF?
This presentation is one of the few times this semester that you will be assigned to use "Manuscript" delivery style [i.e. you will be reading your "literature" selection(s) aloud: word-for-word, but you ALSO need to maintain frequent eye contact.] You'll make use of your vocal and physical skills to make the words "come alive" for your listeners. |
> WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR THIS PRESENTATION?
PREPARATION: Here's the sequence at a glance: 1. Select your Readings. (the "literature" selections) 2. Analyze Your Selections 3. Submit a Preliminary Analysis Paper 4. Devise an Introduction, a Conclusion, and any transitions that may be appropriate. 5. Practice the Presentation [including orally reading the selections aloud with feeling, vocal & physical skill] 6. Revise the emailed Analysis paper as directed. Have a hard copy ready to be submitted BEFORE you give presentation. Do NOT wait until the last minute to print it out! 7 Keep Practicing.
PREPARATION: Details one by one :
1. Select your Readings.
for ALL Sections:
2. Analyze Your Selections Next, complete a careful Analysis of your selection(s). This is necessary because you really need to understand and appreciate the inner workings of the selection(s), in order to present them effectively. This step also will help you develop your preliminary & final analysis papers as assigned below.
For your analysis, take note of such things as: language style , word choice , the overall writing style , the structure of the selection , the author's underlying message , your own thoughts/reactions which were sparked by the selection.
3. Submit a Preliminary Analysis Paper
Contents of the "ANALYSIS PAPER" =-> Title (of each selection)-> Author (of each selection) -> Summary (of each selection -approx. one paragraph each) -> Theme (of each selection - approx. 2-3 sentences for each)
See submission details below.
4. Devise an Introduction, a Conclusion, and any transitions that may be appropriate. S tructuring the Presentation: In addition to reading the actual selection(s) [verbatim] out loud to your audience, there are other components to the presentation. You also will need to:A. Devise an INTRODUCTION (30 sec - 1 minute in length) B. If needed, devise TRANSITIONS (to use between selections / 1-2 sentences each)C. If appropriate, devise a CONCLUSION (30 sec - 1minute in length )
5. Practice the Presentation [including orally reading the selections aloud with feeling, vocal & physical skill]
Delivery : Be sure to read what your text has to say about the "Manuscript" method of speech delivery. AND, don't forget the importance of eye contact, vocal variety, & natural gestures-- even when you are reading from a "manuscript."
6. Revise the emailed (Preliminary)Analysis paper, as directed.
Have a hard copy of your revision ready to be submitted BEFORE you give presentation. Do NOT wait until the last minute to print it out!
7 Keep Practicing.
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OPTIONAL -- In order to provide you with an additional opportunity for moral & task support, this presentation can be done as a collaboration between 2 people. However, if you select this alternative, please note that:
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>HOW LONG WILL THE PRESENTATION BE?
TIMING: The entire presentation should total only 3 - 4 min. This includes the introduction + the actual selection(s) + any transitions that you think are appropriate ,+ and the conclusion.
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> WHAT NEEDS TO BE HANDED IN: IN ADVANCE? ON DAY-OF-PRESENTATION?
> WHEN WILL THESE PRESENTATIONS OCCUR? WHO SPEAKS WHEN?
This semester, presentations begin on BB: Mon 2/9 | LS: Weds 10/1. Refer to your class's specific Presentation schedule in order to find out the specific date you are scheduled to speak & the date you are scheduled to serve as a written evaluator. This Presentation Schedule <listing Speakers & Evaluators> will be accessible via the course calendar as well as via the Presentation Schedule shortcut button on Dr. Plummer's main web page. You are always free to volunteer for a particular presentation date, but once the schedule is published/posted (generally 2-3 days before the presentations begin), no changes can be made unless YOU make arrangements to switch slots with someone. If so, you should let me know of any switches asap. |
[OralComm] updated 2/09]
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