Speech and Debate 202 - Becoming a Master Communicator, Part 2 Of 2
The second 8-week course where students learn the skills required to become an outstanding speaker. They learn the skills required to strongly affect people’s feelings and beliefs; by the final class each student delivers a powerful speech.
What's included
8 live meetings
10 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Prerequisite: "Speech and Debate 101 - Becoming a Master Communicator, Part 1". Students were fully exposed in Part 1 of this class on the fundamentals of speech and debate, including learning 1) what to say, and 2) how to say it. In this class, we go beyond the fundamentals and delve into the skills required to write and deliver a speech that strongly impacts the understanding, feelings and beliefs of others. They will learn the ancient wisdom and the modern science of Rhetoric and Oratory. During the first five weeks of the class, students will review what it takes to become a Master Communicator and how it applies to what they need to do during a speech or debate. In week 1, we will review the key fundamentals taught during the first eight weeks. In both weeks 1 and 2 they will learn and practice how to modulate their voice to connect with their audience sincerely and passionately. In week 3, they will learn and practice how to paint a vivid picture to their listeners through storytelling. In week 4, they will learn how to listen to a debate speech and flow its progress, while in week 5 they will learn how to give an effective rebuttal of their opponent’s arguments. For all of the first five weeks, they will learn how to listen effectively, including practice of their listening skills in each class (with feedback on how well they were able to listen). During the final three weeks of class, the focus will be on each student’s ability to write and confidently deliver an 8-10-minute powerful speech that is so good it will be worthy of entering a speech competition. In week 6, they will learn how to prepare and practice the right way before giving their speech to an audience. In week 7, they will learn and practice what it takes to become a Master Communicator. In week 8, each student will present their final speech -- an 8-10 minute speech that is intended to be high enough quality to enter a speech competition. Plus I will give my final comments and advice.
Learning Goals
Learn the skills great speakers use to deliver a powerful speech.
Practice sessions for each student - culminating with the ability to deliver a powerful speech.
How to listen effectively - with feedback on how well students listen to other students' speeches/debates.
How to give an effective rebuttal of opponent's arguments in a debate - with practice sessions.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should bring paper and a pen/pencil. Also, 3x5 or 4x6 index cards! They should also bring index cards to all classes if possible, starting with the first session. They are welcome to have a separate tablet or computer with their research, but it is not required. In-between sessions, they will want to utilize a computer to research information for their upcoming speech or debate.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is David (aka Coach David Anthony). I am a Certified Teacher with a Masters Degree from Stanford University and an Honors Bachelors Degree from the University of Southern California.
I am excited to join your Outschooler on a journey to understand and work towards excellence in speaking, debating, and/or business life skills for success. I love to share my knowledge, experience, and passion here at Outschool by teaching 15-20 speech and debate classes every week. For a few students looking to improve so much that they can successfully compete in speech or debate tournaments, I also tutor them one-on-one.
My goal for Outschool student learners is to first inform them so that they become aware of the key subject matter, then do activities and exercises to boost their excitement and potential and help them understand what it takes to achieve their class goals. Along the way, I give direction and encouragement so that they can understand, perform, and develop passion about their abilities to excel in the subjects that I teach.
What can you expect in my classes? My classes are designed to bring out the best in student learners – to help them understand the key concepts and then engage with them so that they can improve their skills with confidence. We will have fun and yet learn how to excel at the same time! I have lived my life trying to be the best that I can be and I love helping students become the best that they can be!
I have significant education and experience in the subjects that I teach here at Outschool. In addition to teaching here at Outschool, I am an online Teacher for students learning Speech, Debate, English, and Reading. I also Tutor students one-on-one online in these subjects. I was the lead advisor for the Corona High School Speech & Debate Club in Southern California. I have a Masters degree from Stanford University (MBA Business) and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California (BA, Economics and International Political Science with a specialization of China and East Asia). I graduated with Honors in the top 2% of my college class in scholarship, leadership and service. I was a member of the U.S.C. Debate Squad; our speech team was ranked #1 in the nation out of all colleges in the country. I was in a total of 15 musicals/plays during school, winning my school's "Benny Award" for the overall Best Actor. I was a Coach member of The National Speech and Debate Association, the organization that provides the infrastructure and resources for speech and debate competitions around the world.
I had a very successful business career, have spoke publicly to groups of 10-100+ people hundreds of times, have visited 32 different countries (lived in four countries), have over 12 years experience teaching kids in High School and Middle School, and enjoy my life here in southern California with my wife and daughter (she is now in high school). Now I am helping learners here at Outschool achieve their potential with passion and perseverance (the two qualities so critical for life success).
Please join me and let's begin a new adventure together!
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Live Group Class
$148
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
80 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
4-6 learners per class