In this highly interactive "I Have a Voice" three-day camp, students will learn how to deliver a speech with confidence.  Public speaking skills include:

1.  Develop outlining and speech organization skills.
2.  Practice communication and listening skills.
3. Strengthen conversation and communication skills.
4.  Prepare and deliver a motivational "I Have a Voice"  speech and discover positive ways their words can be used to motivate and inspire others.  
5.  Provide others in the class and receive positive, encouraging speaking feedback.

My name is Dr. Julie Connor and I am a confidence builder.  I help youth and adults discover their unique talents and speak in front of others with confidence. I am a TED and school assembly speaker, and award-winning author.  I prepare youth and adults to compete in local and national speech competitions as a coach and speech contest judge.  My education and experience includes:

* Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
* Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Education Administration / Elementary & Secondary Ed.
* Master of Science in Education (M.S.) - Curriculum & Instruction
* Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.) - Elementary Education (K-8)

Teacher Certification:  
* Elementary Education (K-Gr. 8)
* Secondary English & Language Arts (Gr. 7-12)
* Secondary Speech & Theater (Gr. 7-12)
* Secondary Science Education (Gr. 7-12)

TESOL Certification (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

TEDxYouth@Louisburg Speaker
30+ years for traditional and online teaching experience in and outside of the U.S.
30+ years of experience as a speech coach 
30+ years of experience as a speech & debate contest judge

Author of an award-winning personal goal-setting book, Dreams to Action Trailblazer's Guide

Visit www.DrJulieConnor.com for more information.

0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon request
Feedback: Available upon request
Details: On Day 1, students will prepare a short "All About Me" speech to introduce themselves to other members of the group.  They will use an outline to organize their information to create a 7+ sentence speech.

On Day 2, students will learn how to create a motivational speech.  They will identify a story from their own lives to create an "I Have a Voice" motivational speech to (1) explain how they faced personal challenges and (2) inspire others with a call to action.  

On Day 3, students will share their speeches with one another on Day 3 and receive positive feedback.

Topics for the speeches are selected by students, but they must be approved by the teacher and adhere to Outschool class guidelines. Topics must be objective, secular, inclusive, as well as age-appropriate.  Students will explain how they can inspire positive change in the world. In accordance with Outschool guidelines, topics "may not promote discrimination, hate speech, or violence."
Assessment
Frequency: Available upon request
Details: * Class discussion
* Thumbs up / Thumbs down
* Brainstorming
* Outline preparation
* Guided public speaking skill practice
* Self-assessment
* Positive feedback to and from students and the teacher in the class

Participants should have knowledge of the English language as well as basic English speaking and writing skills.  

Prior public speaking experience is not required to participate in this public speaking class.

* "Public Speaking for Ages 10-14," PowerPoint presentation created by Dr. Julie Connor, Ed.D.

Source curriculum includes:
* "The Art of Public Speaking" by Dr. Julie Connor (PDF for teachers)
* "Public Speaking Tips" from Toastmasters International
* Optimist Oratorical Contest Guidelines" by Optimist International