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Declaim Jr. Boot Camp!: Speech and Debate for Beginners

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Cindy Frank
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In this intensive 2-week multi-day course (same course as my own 8-week version) learners ages 8-12 will be introduced to key forms of Speech and Debate focusing on crafting and delivering memorable speeches of power and eloquence. #academic

Class experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
8 lessons//2 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to Speech and Debate
What will public speaking help you accomplish as a person and why is it important? Present your best self to the world A brief history of public speaking Memory tricks homework: Marcus Aurelius Meditations Assignment Prepare mini Declamation speech for next class
Lesson 2
Declamation
What is Declamation? How is a Declamation speech structured? Key speeches in time analysis How to judge Declamation (and what that means for a speaker) Behavior as a Speech and Debate competitor Presentation of Dec speeches homework: Search out prose/poetry for Oral Interpretation of Literature
Lesson 3
Oral Interpretation of Literature
What is Oral Interpretation of Literature? How is Oral Interpretation structured? What to watch for in an excellent performance How to expand on skills gained in Declamation analysis of excellent performances The Role of a judge in Oral Interp How practicing Impromptu can enhance performance Presentation of Oral Interp pieces homework: The Book That Changed Me Assignment in preparation for
Lesson 4
Original Oratory
What is original oratory? How will your knowledge of Dec and Oral Interp impact your ability for this event? What makes for an excellent OO Speech? What are you judged on? How do you construct an OO speech? Presentation of The Book That Changed Me speeches Homework: Choosing an OO speech topic handouts — how to work with OO Working on poise and gesture Review of how to give a great OO speech Originality and the Art of Persuasion Presentation of OO speeches
 Week 2
Lesson 5
Extemporaneous Speaking
Explanation of Extemp Speaking The Purpose of an Extemporaneous Speech Understanding Your Audience Research and Evidence Presenting Your Speech Building and maintaining sources Go over extemp speech viewing Socratic discussion: From Trump to Brexit Rhetoric Discussion of speech topics How to write an attention getter Reminder of key points of extemp Storytelling homework: Understanding different points of view
Lesson 6
Public Forum Debate 1
The art of persuasion Traits of successful PF debaters Types of PF topics How to do public forum SPAR Debate explanation and Practice Research Sources Structure Flowing Timing of event
Lesson 7
Public Forum Debate 2
Discussion how to do public forum debate Spar Debate practice and analysis of Public Forum Debate Round homework: The Internet of Things Resolution packet
Lesson 8
Awards Ceremony Class
Recap of Class—Presentations—Awards Ceremony Presentation of favorite speeches from class Formal judging Presentation of Student Awards
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

*understand all the basic ideas of debate and rhetoric including the five faculties of oratory, modes of persuasion (ethos, pathos, logos), general lines of argument, and tropes
*be introduced to modern forms of debate and rhetoric in areas including:
Impromptu
Declamation
Oral Interpretation of Literature
Original Oratory
Extemporaneous Speaking
Public Forum

* to communicate effectively through speaking, thinking adroitly and responding fluently
* Be introduced to the storied history of the art of rhetoric from Aristotle to Winston Churchill
* Improve memory retention and organizational skills
* Gain confidence and poise in oral presentation
* Expand vocabulary and word usage
* To be able to write powerfully and persuasively utilizing all forms of rhetorical devices
* To craft and present original and persuasive speeches
Founder and former coach of an award-winning Speech and Debate team that competed at local, state and national levels, long-time speech judge for local, regional, national speech events for National Catholic Forensic League and National Speech and Debate Association, former teacher of high school debate and rhetoric, art history, literature, and AP Language and Composition. 
Homework Offered
Short homework assignments will be given after each class to form a bridge to the next class. Assignments will vary from short writing assignments to watching and making notes on speech videos to outlining and then crafting original speeches. The assignments promise to be intriguing and fun and will not require more than 60 minutes a week.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
As a class we are a Team and Team members support each other to do their very best. Our class will also learn to judge each others presentations using the formal judging sheets from the National Speech and Debate Association. I will be judging as well as explaining and modeling how to judge and assess presentations. Everyone gets better with positive support and constructive criticism. The idea isn't a grade, but becoming a more confident and powerful speaker!
Grades Offered
Paper and pencil ever and always!  Please also have a dedicated folder for assignments.

A syllabus will be given to to each learner on the first day of class.  Written homework assignments will be provided to each learner each week.  I will provide curriculum materials for specific speeches.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
We will be watching speech videos on YouTube and other sources but will consciously steer away from contentious issues and especially provocative topics.
*National Speech & Debate Association : Extemporanious Speaking, Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Oral Interpretation of Literature, Original Oratory
*The Art of Memory by Frances Yates
*Rising to the Occasion by Edith Hazard & Wallace Pinfold
*The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
*Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
*Vocabulary Rich Articles for Students
*Sentence Composing for College
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-35-greatest-speeches-in-history/
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(585)
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Hello, Everyone, I'm Cindy Frank!

*Proud ACE Educator and INDEPENDENT TEACHER
*Classes limited to 6 students--all have a voice in the classroom
* All classes taught, written, and created by me for my learners
*Each session a full 55 minutes of... 
Group Class

$225

for 8 classes
4x per week, 2 weeks
55 min

Completed by 42 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 8-12
3-6 learners per class

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