“You can have all the brainpower in the world, but you have to be able to transmit it. The transmission is communication.”  That is a quote from billionaire, Warren Buffett.  As any successful person will confirm, strong public speaking skills are critical if you want to be successful.  Although many might believe texting has replaced verbal communication, that is far from the truth.  Particularly in this current world of virtual everything, being able to communicate orally is even more important.  One of the most common requirements for new hires in organizations today is proficiency in oral communication.  Despite this need, that is also the quality that is usually lacking in new hires.  Complete Public Speaking for Teens combines my “Public Speaking for Teens” course with my “More Public Speaking for Teens” course. This is a course that will help your child become a proficient oral communicator.  With each week’s lesson, learners will develop the skills and knowledge that will help them become more comfortable speaking in front of groups, both small and large. 

Complete Public Speaking for Teens will teach your teen the basics of public speaking along with advanced techniques.  Speeches will be given on alternate weeks to allow sufficient instruction on the speech topic as well as time to create and practice the speech. Speeches will last 3 to 7 minutes.  Supportive and useful written feedback will be given by both the instructor and other learners.  This feedback will help the speaker and evaluator sharpen their speechmaking skills.
Participation in “Complete Public Speaking for Teens” will give learners the opportunity to practice a variety of skills (public speaking, essay writing, critical listening, effective communication, presentation, and giving feedback).  The goal is to help build up your learners’ ability to express themselves which will be beneficial to them as they progress through all education levels and on throughout life.

Schedule of Lessons
•	Week 1: Intro to Complete Public Speaking for Teens: During this week, learners will be given guidelines for how Complete Public Speaking for Teens will work each week and what is expected.  They will also have a writing activity to prepare for the Week 2 speech.  Pre-assessments will be given.
•	Week 2: Hi! My Name Is:  During this week, learners will be asked to present a brief three-minute speech introducing themselves.
•	Week 3: Fill ‘er Up!: In Week 3, we will discuss filler words and how to eliminate them.  We will also discuss informative, persuasive, entertaining, and inspirational speeches. 
•	Week 4: The Purpose Driven Speech:  During this week, learners will present a speech focused on clarity of message for one of the four different types of speeches.
•	Week 5: Effective Evaluations: Week 5, learners will develop a list for giving effective feedback.  They will also develop an understanding of how to use non-verbal communication successfully in a speech. 
•	Week 6: Talk to the Hand: During this week, learners will present a speech that incorporates non-verbal communication. 
•	Week 7: The Impromptu Speech:  During this week, learners will practice how to respond when they are not prepared for a speech or presentation.  They will also learn the techniques for their upcoming 4 to 6-minute vocal variety speech.
•	Week 8: Vocal Variety Speech: During this week, learners will be asked to present a 4 to 6-minute speech that allows them to exhibit vocal variety.
•	Week 9: Visual Aids/ Slideshows/Props: This week, we will compare and contrast visual aids that are often used in speeches in preparation for the upcoming speech.   
•	Week 10: Presentation Skills Speech: During Week 10, learners will present a 4 to 6-minute speech that incorporates visual aids.  
•	Week 11: Yes, You Can!: In Week 11, learners will explore techniques used when giving a speech to persuade or inspire. 
•	Week 12: Persuade and Inspire Speech: During Week 12, learners will present a 5 to 7 minute persuasive or inspirational speech from memory.  
•	Week 13: Rev It Up!: The group will review previous learnings and evaluate the lessons.  Certificates of completion will be given.