This public speaking course is designed to demystify the process of writing, practicing, and performing a clear and engaging speech. In so doing, we hope this course can help each student improve the quality of their speeches and confidence with which they present them. More specifically, upon successfully completing this course, you should be able to:
- Design and deliver basic presentations concisely
- Design and deliver informative presentations clearly
- Design and deliver complex arguments persuasively
- Speak confidently with appropriate rate, projection, movement, and vocal variety
- Evaluate and critique speeches insightfully.
Level A: Grade 1-3
Level B: Grade 4-8
Logistics: Small class sizes of 4-8 students
SUMMARY
Public speaking for kids allows them to get hand on experience in presenting. Students learn by doing in order to apply the material they have learned in class.
Rather than just hearing and forgetting huge amounts of information, kids put into practice the theories learned in class.
Parents, we will teach your child to become a better, more confident speaker.
OBJECTIVES
This Public Speaking class allows kids to get hands on experience in presenting. Participate in real time debate classes and public speaking workshops.
Our experience has shown that presenting and debating exercises best develop, stretch and solidify a child’s understanding and grow their abilities.
COURSE DETAILS
They will learn: Articulation, Critical Thinking, Organization Skills, Techniques to Overcome Anxiety, Voice Projection and Vocal Variety.
We teach kids to understand the fundamentals of argumentation, research evidence, prepare debate cases, deliver speeches and refute opponents.
Kids will develop core debating skills that boost confidence and self-esteem.