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Speak Up: Public Speaking and Debate Weekly Competition Club for Beginners (Ongoing)
Rachel Warnecke, M.S., B.A. 20+ year teacher
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(42)
In this ongoing weekly club learners will develop public speaking and speech-writing skills, and beginning argumentation while debating in pairs or teams.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Public speaking can be intimidating and a little scary. However, when we learn and practice these skills at a young age we develop confidence for any public speaking arena, whether it is talking to a friend or teacher, or in a large meeting. In this ongoing, weekly, drop-in club, we will begin each club meeting with a debate or public speaking lesson. Next, learners will be given a debate topic (They will vary widely, but will always be focused on a current event or real life situation!),...
Students will learn public speaking and debate skills, teamwork, argument formation, persuasion, and continue to develop critical thinking skills.
I have a Master's Degree in Communication, and Bachelor's degree in Speech/Theatre. I have been teaching and coaching speech, drama, and debate for nearly 25 years. I have been named a Diamond Coach by the National Speech and Debate Association. I have had over 300 middle school and high National Speech and Debate Association quarter-finalists, semi-finalists, and finalists, along with 11 National Champions. I have had student finalists and champions at Harvard, Emory, Glenbrooks, George Mason, NIETOC, and the UK TOC.
Homework Offered
Students should spend 30 minutes to one hour prior to class researching or find information about the Weekly Topic.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Please have your learner bring a notebook, notecards, pen or pencil to club meetings.
Learners may be debating a side they may not necessarily choose. Understanding a different perspective is important when learning debate skills. It allows students to understand counter-arguments.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(42)
Hello! I have a Master's Degree in Communication, and Bachelor's degree in Speech/Theatre. I am a nationally recognized and awarded speech and debate teacher and coach. I have had over 300 middle school and high National Speech and Debate...
Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class
