$15

per class
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Chatterboxes #1: The "Um Game" and Impromptu Public Speaking

Completed by 304 learners
Ages 8-10
Live One-Time Class
Students practice impromptu public speaking skills using fun (yet challenging) games in public speaking. This class is an engaging way to learn skills for talking in front of others.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(560 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
2-4 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
Is the term "chatterbox" a relatable term to you?  Do you enjoy talking?  This class takes those speaking skills and helps guide them with a fun and challenging outlet.  I purposely keep this class extremely small so students get LOTS of talk time.

The class is structured to begin with a short introduction to public speaking skills and an introduction to the concept of impromptu speaking ( public speaking without preparation or practice).  Every student will have multiple opportunities to "Take the Floor" during our game, aiming to avoid common key words in conversation, such as "um" and "like."  It might sound easy, but when you try it, you may be surprised at how hard it can be to avoid these words as you are thinking quickly on your feet.

We will practice with short informative topics through several different types of speaking activities and prompts. 

While students take their turn speaking, students will help monitor one another for "ums" and I will be looking for positive feedback. 

No background is required and homework is not given...although, you just might try the game at home with your family...or try it out with others on long car rides.

Learning Goals

Students will learn to use topics and inspiration for 1 minute speeches.
Students will practice speaking with little to no preparation.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There will be a timer used as part of the game for each student. It is incorporated in the game challenge, and it is also to ensure students have equal amounts of talk time throughout our time together.
Supply List
Please provide scratch paper and a writing utensil for your student, so they can jot down notes and/or ideas.

Note: We will not be using the chat feature for this class, so please make sure you have microphone access.  Thank you :)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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560reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Chapman University
My undergraduate degree was in Communication Studies and I enjoy sharing a love of speaking with others, especially when we can have fun practicing together.

Reviews

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