After-School Public Speaking Program
DescriptionIn this 8-week program, participants will learn the basics of speech writing and public speaking. Every program is different, and students can re-enroll to build their skills!
When writing, participants learn to choose words that best fit their intended audience, situational needs, and existing constraints. When speaking, participants learn to adapt to their context and to live audience feedback. After-school sessions blend skill-specific lessons with creative activities and games and high-quality examples. Take-home projects in the form of two speech assignments will challenge students to apply their skills and use these gifts for good in the world. |
Lesson Overview
Learning the genres (to inform, persuade, praise/blame)
Learning the canons (invention, arrangement, style, memory, delivery) Modeling different genres Adapting to your audience Adapting to your setting Choosing an argument (& latitudes of acceptance) Arranging and outlining Adding support/finding good sources Adding style Impromptu speaking Making and practicing with note cards Delivery: body language and vocals |
2024 Details
Cost: $175 per student
Dates: Thursdays 3-4pm; February 22 - April 25 (skip 3/28 & 4/4) Capacity: Limited to first 15 students Age Range: Grades 4-8 Eligibility: Must attend school where program is offered To Register: Download FORM & submit to school office *Every program is different, and students can re-enroll to build their skills! |
One who speaks wisely and well will accomplish more than the one who speaks only wisely. – Augustine of Hippo
For I do not merely assert that the ideal orator should be a good man, but I affirm that no man can be an orator unless he is a good man. - Quintilian