"Speak Up!" Interactive Public Speaking Class - A Speech Each Week! FLEX

In this interactive FLEX class, students will learn how to give a speech! We'll cover 4 different speeches: informative, persuasive, storytelling and how-to speeches by writing, recording ourselves and responding to peers.

Kara Agyekum

20 total reviews for this teacher

New class

There are no upcoming classes.

No live meetings

Over 4 weeks

9-12

year olds

3-9

learners per class

per learner - per week

How does a “Flexible Schedule” course work?

No scheduled live video chats

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great if your learner prefers independent pacing or is uncomfortable with live video chat

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Description

Class Experience

In this FLEX class, students will write and record a speech each week! We will cover persuasive, informative, storytelling and how-to speeches while learning a new technique each week to apply to our speeches. Classes will include pre-recorded lessons by Mrs. A.  Students will take part in a weekly scavenger hunt to find a speech in each category. A guessing game will be incorporated between students each week as well as a challenge activity for a bit of competitive fun! Through recorded...

Students will be able to write persuasive, informative, storytelling and how-to speeches
Students will find informational, persuasive, storytelling and how-to speeches in the world and play games with each one
Students will be able to perform their written speeches and apply new public speaking skills to their speeches
Students will be able to think critically about their peers speeches and respond with meaningful feedback

I am a licensed teacher in the state of Iowa and have years of classroom experience both in person and online. In high school, I qualified for the State Speech competition all four years. Since then, I've seen the benefits of learning to speak publicly time and time again! See more about my qualifications below!

Certifications:
BA in elementary education (2015)
MA in teaching (in progress)
TESOL

Experience:
1,372 classes taught online (and counting)
Former third grade teacher (private school)
Kindergarten and preschool (public school)
Mother of two boys

Honors:
High School Valedictorian, CPU High
Magna Cum Laude, Concordia St. Paul
KHAK Teacher of the Week, 2016
100% 5 Star Reviews through online teaching platforms
Debt free! (paid $100k+ in 4 years) 
Featured on the Dave Ramsey Show
High School State Speech Qualifier 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Students will be expected to write a speech each week and respond to classmates' speeches. The process of writing, practicing and recording their speeches will take time and focus and perhaps support from an adult in their lives. Speeches will be due on Thursdays and video feedback for their peers is due on Fridays.

A graphic organizer will be provided to help guide students in writing their speeches.

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

Mrs. A will provide feedback to all speeches.

No live meetings, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

Students may need support researching their chosen topic and practicing their speech, depending on your child's level of writing and experience. Some students may need help learning how to record themselves, do retakes, and leaving video comments.

Teacher

Kara Agyekum

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

"Mrs. A."

20 total reviews

19 completed classes

About Me

Hi! I am Kara Agyekum, but you can call me Mrs. A. I've taught in public and private schools as well as online for the past eight years. I have a teaching license in the state of Iowa and I'm currently pursuing my Masters of Arts in Teaching as...