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Beginner Public Speaking

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Ages 13-18
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In this 12 Week class learners will learn the basics of writing, and presenting creative speeches
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(301 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 12 weeks
1-4 learners per class
45 min

What's included

12 live meetings
9 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each week learners will write a speech, send it to the teacher before class, and prepare to present it in the following class.
Grading
Parents will be sent percentages each week for speeches, broken down by area, based on what has been covered so far in the class and averaged for the overall percentage. Along with this will be overall feedback on the speech.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
In this class learners will learn the basics of writing a speech and be able to choose from a variety of topics and facts to use in their speech, as well as various writing tips to help them with their public speaking. In between classes each week they will write part of or an entire speech, which they should send to the teacher before the next week's class, they will then present in the next week's class.

Week 1: Introductions
Parts of a speech, 5 Ps of introductions, memorized speeches
Homework: Write and prepare an introduction

Week 2: 3 Points
Present Introduction
4 Cs of Points, Manuscript speeches
Homework: Write and prepare 3 points

Week 3: Conclusions
Present 3 Points
3 Ss of Conclusions, Extemporaneous speeches
Homework: Write and prepare conclusion

Week 4: Informative Speeches
Present Conclusion
Informative Speeches, Eye contact, and Volume
Homework: Write and prepare an Informative Speech

Week 5: Chronological Speeches
Present Informative Speeches
Chronological Speeches, Choosing a topic and Presentation Style
Homework: Write and prepare a Chronological Speech

Week 6: Spatial Speeches
Present Chronological Speeches
Spatial Speeches, Enunciation, and Audience Members
Homework: Write and prepare a Spatial Speech

Week 7: Causal Speeches
Present Spatial Speeches
Causal Speeches, Gestures and Knowing your audience
Homework: Write and prepare a Casual Speech

Week 8: Problem-Solution Speeches
Present Causal Speeches
Problem-Solution Speeches, 3 Second Rule and Authenticity
Homework: Write and prepare a Problem-Solution Speech

Week 9: Topical Speeches
Present Problem-Solution Speeches
Topical Speeches, Inflection and Facial Expressions
Homework: Write and prepare a Topical Speech

Week 10: Ordered Speeches
Present Topical Speeches
Ordered Speeches, and Preparation Time
Homework: Write and prepare an Ordered speech

Week 11: Persuasive Speeches
Present Ordered Speeches 
Persuasive Speeches and Pacing
Homework: Write and prepare a Persuasive Speech

Week 12: Impromptu Speeches
Present Persuasive Speeches
Last minute speeches and Keys to conversation
In class activity: Prepare and give an Impromptu speech

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2020
4.8
301reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former Home School student who has never stopped learning! I love history and telling stories verbally and through writing, and I want to share that passion with others. I believe the statement is true: “Those who don’t learn from History are doomed to repeat it.” We need to learn from the past to shape our own futures and the world in general. I believe the best way to learn about history is to learn about the people who lived through it and what they experienced and tell their stories. I love telling stories through writing and enjoy public speaking, so storytelling is a natural combination of the two.

I have 4 years of teaching experience in a variety of places from teaching/coaching drama and dance for homeschoolers in a group setting, to homeschooling two young children for a few months, to teaching English as Second Language (ESL) to college students, to teaching Arts and Crafts at a Summer Camp. I am currently a ESL teacher online with VIPKid.  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Communication from Stevenson University. 

I love to travel both in the US and internationally. I’ve spent time in almost every state on the East Coast and driven through the rest. I’ve visited seven different countries and lived in Asia for 17 months. 

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