"You Don't Say!" Public Speaking for Poise and Confidence (Ages 10-13)
In this 6-week class, students will learn how to prepare and give six types of speeches. #academic
TraceyDB
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(177)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be expected to prepare a short speech for each class meeting.Assessment
Students will be assessed using a rubric to include evaluation of student preparation and practice, speaking volume and speed, eye contact and gestures, use of note cards. Feedback will be given to each student through private message and will focus on skills to continue working on as well as highlights and strengths.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
This camps meets 1x a week for 6 weeks. Students will learn how to prepare and give six types of speeches using activities to build students’ confidence and poise when speaking in front of a group. They will adapt the speech focus and style to the assigned situation and purpose. They will practice speaking to express thoughts and feelings effectively. Students will also learn active listening and questioning skills in an "audience follow up" time after each speaker. Speech skills taught and practiced will include speaking rate and volume, eye contact, body gestures, and speaking from note cards. Classes will include direct instruction, games, and speech presentations. Speech development will require preparation and practice with a goal of each speech presentation to be 3-5 minutes in length.. Each lesson will include instruction on speaking skills and type of speech for the week as well as activities and games to help with the weekly focus. Students will present speeches during each lesson as well. Speeches presented: Week 1 – Introductory speech Week 2– Book review presentation Week 3 – Informative speech Week 4 – Demonstrative speech Week 5 – Persuasive speech Week 6 – Motivational speech
Learning Goals
This class supports Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA – Literacy SL.3.1 – 7.1, 3.2 – 7.2, 3.3 – 7.3, 3.4 – 7.4, 3.5 – 7.5, 3.6 – 7.6.
Students will:
1. Plan and practice presenting a 3-5 minute long speech
2. Adapt speaking to assigned situation and purpose
3. Learn to speak audibly and express thoughts, feeling, and ideas clearly
4. Learn eight different speaking styles
5. Practice attentive and active listening
6. Ask and answer questions to gain understanding
Other Details
Supply List
Note cards, pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
My name is Tracey DB. I am a licensed teacher and have taught competitive debate & speech, communication, reading, and critical thinking skills to elementary - high school students, in public schools as well as homeschool settings, for over 25 years. This includes debate and public speaking competitions, mock trial, literature analysis, beginning reading, and composition. My Outschool classes include these same areas of study.
Whether your student is in traditional school, homeschooled, or in distance learning - I will make your child feel welcome. I truly believe in the potential of every child. So it is my honor to be entrusted with the responsibility of feeding their hungry minds, fanning their natural curiosity, and partnering with them in their learning journey. I can't wait to meet your learner and embrace our learning adventure together!
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Live Group Class
$118
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
6-12 learners per class
