初學者公開演講（7-9歲）

PLEASE NOTE - This class will meet 1X a week for 6 weeks.
Learners will learn how to prepare and give six types of speeches using activities to build student confidence when speaking in front of a group. Speech skills taught and practiced will include speaking rate and volume, eye contact, body gestures, speaking from note cards, active listening, and engaging in constructive audience feedback. Students will learn to plan and present speeches 2-3 minutes in length, learn to speak audibly and express their thoughts, as well as practice active listening.   Classes will include direct instruction, games, and speech presentations.

Lessons will focus on instruction in speaking skills and the type of speech for the week as well as activities and games to help with the weekly focus. Students will present speeches during each class with the goal of  student speech to be 2-3 minutes in length.
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