Story Elements

The elements of story can be bold or boring, factual or fiction, and may give rise to a call for action or may leave a listener uninterested and disengaged. Speeches are one form of storytelling where a listener is engaged through sight, sound, and context inherent in the power of “pull.”

To Prepare

• Review the Learning Resources.
• Consider at least two (2) speeches (other than Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mandela) from the websites listed in your Learning Resources.

Post by Day 3 an evaluation of the purpose, the context, and the words, phrases, metaphors, and symbols that you felt were particularly effective in their stories.

Note: Support your postings with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. Use correct APA formatting for all resources.

The purpose of the Discussion Rubric is to provide guidance on writing and scoring initial postings and responses for Discussions. There are four (4) traits on which all posts and responses are evaluated include: Responsiveness to Discussion Question;Content Knowledge; Quality of Writing; and Contribution to the Discussion. The initial posting and the response will be assessed separately using this Rubric as a guide. At a minimum, the Instructor will provide feedback on traits receiving lowerthan the maximum score. Students will want to consult the Rubric before submitting a post or response to assure meetingthe post/response criteria for proficient (B) or exemplary (A) work. There are a maximum of 40 points for each Discussion.