Speak up! Public Speaking & Speech Writing 101
Help your learner master speech writing and public speaking by crafting engaging speeches and presenting them. Public speaking is the #1 fear for many kids and adults, but this fear can be overcome. The best time to start is right now!
Green Communications: My Speech & Debate Coach
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What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per weekGrading
Teacher can provide a written account of learner's progress and accomplishments upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 10
Beginner Level
Public speaking is the #1 fear for most people, but starting young can make all the difference! In this beginner-friendly course, students will learn to overcome their fear of public speaking while building confidence in their communication skills. Designed for kids and teens, this course introduces the essentials of speech writing and delivery, guiding learners step-by-step through the process of crafting and presenting their own speeches. The course is divided into three exciting modules: 1. Types of Speeches: Students will explore the four main types of speeches—informative, demonstrative, persuasive, and entertaining—learning how to tailor their message for different audiences and purposes. 2. Speech Writing Skills: From creating an outline to writing a great hook, this module teaches students how to structure a compelling speech. They'll discover techniques to engage the audience, such as using active voice and writing for the ear, so their message is clear and captivating. 3. Presentation Tips: In the final module, students will learn key presentation skills like tone, volume, pacing, eye contact, and posture. These tools will help them deliver their speeches with confidence, ensuring their message is heard and remembered. By the end of this course, learners will not only feel more comfortable speaking in front of others but also be equipped with the skills to write and deliver powerful speeches. This is a self-paced course so learners can move forward at their own pace. This course includes 9 video lessons, activities, outlines, examples and a grading rubric.
Learning Goals
How to identify and construct different types of speeches: informative, demonstrative, persuasive, and entertainingHow to write a speech, including how to outline their points and engage an audience
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum3 Units
9 Lessons
over 4 WeeksUnit 1: Intro & Types of Speeches
Lesson 1:
Course Introduction
Welcome to the course! Here's the information you need to get started. Lesson 2:
Types of Speeches
An informative look at the four main types of speeches: informative, demonstrative, persuasive, and entertaining speeches. 2 assignments
Unit 2: Writing a Speech
Lesson 3:
Speech Format
How to outline and format a speech. 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Writing for the Ear
How to write a speech in a way that sounds natural and draws in your audience. 1 assignment
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Alberta
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Illinois State University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Drury University
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Agnes Scott College
Bachelor's Degree from Western Kentucky Universityh
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University.
Bachelor's Degree in History from Yale University
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Yale University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Edinburgh
Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University of Virginia
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Education from Eastern Wyoming College
I’m a proud graduate of Marshall University with a BA in Broadcast Journalism. I started my career as a news reporter in WV and then SC where I would broadcast to hundreds of thousands of people about the daily happenings, many times truly impromptu due to not having enough time to gather info about breaking news, or system failures that made the teleprompter go blank.
That’s no small task, especially if you rewind to when I was a child and suffocatingly shy. Thankfully, I had that ONE teacher that made all the difference. Mrs. Day was a middle school English teacher and also coached the school’s forensics team. She saw something in me, and gave me the confidence to break out of my shell to compete and win many speaking competitions, and ultimately sent me on the path to a career in communications.
Our goal is to be that teacher for your child. The one that gives them the self-confidence to not only overcome the fear of public speaking, but to help them excel at it!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$13
weekly or $50 for all content9 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-18
