Speech and Debate Skills and Practice
In this class, we will look at the forms of Speech and Debate topics that students prepare for tournaments. We will discuss Speech and Debate tips and strategies, and work together to practice our public speaking craft.
Candis Shaw
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Speeches and Debate prepClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this class, each week we will focus on one of the Speech & Debate Events that students are able to compete in for National Speech and Debate Association. These events include the following: Interp Events, Public Address Events, and Debate Events In this class, we will work together as respectful learners looking at the different events, discussing tips and tools to use, share our own speaking progress, and support each other to improve public speaking skills. There will be minimal slides and video clips, primarily at the beginning of the class time. This will be a very discussion based experience. I want to provide an encouraging and supportive space for learners that would like extra time with Speech and Debate. The lessons will be as follows: Wednesday, 10/16 - Storytelling Wednesday, 10/23 - Informative Speaking Wednesday, 10/30 - Public Forum Debate Wednesday, 11/6 - Humorous Interpretation Wednesday, 11/13 - Original Spoken Word Poetry Wednesday, 11/20 - Policy Debate Wednesday, 11/27 - Dramatic Interpretation Wednesday, 12/4 - Extemporaneous Speaking Wednesday, 12/11 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Wednesday, 12/18 - Duo Interpretation Wednesday, 1/8 - Original Oratory Wednesday , 1/15 - Extemporaneous Debate Wednesday, 1/22 - Program Oral Interpretation Wednesday, 1/29 - Impromptu Wednesday, 2/5 - Prose Wednesday, 2/12 - Expository Wednesday, 2/19 - Poetry Wednesday, 2/26 - Declamation
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their public speaking skillsLearners will improve their preparation skills for Speech and Debate
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2024
4.8
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I am currently a middle school Speech and Debate coach and would like to support learners everywhere in developing and practicing their craft. Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
4-18 learners per class
