Intro to Public Speaking

The class is designed to help prepare international middle school students to grow in confidence and excel in oral presentations to their fellow students and administrative/entrance school staff. Additionally, students will be introduced to the major types of speech presentations they are likely to be assigned while completing a public speaking and/or introductory communication course during their middle and high school careers.

Designed for

Students who is interested in public speaking

Level

Beginner

Class format

One-on-one and small group (Max. 7 students/class)

Class Introduction

This course consists of twelve 90-minute sessions dedicated to instruction, guidance, and coaching in the public speaking process (speech-making). It is designed to help prepare international middle school students to grow in confidence and excel in oral presentations to their fellow students and administrative/entrance school staff. Additionally, students will be introduced to the major types of speech presentations they are likely to be assigned while completing a public speaking and/or introductory communication course during their middle and high school careers. They will also receive an introduction to and familiarization with the US middle and high school environment, with an emphasis on the peer feedback process for presentation assignments.

Outcome

Be able to deliver an introductory presentation, an informative speech, a persuasive speech, and others.
Effectively structure each presentation using both preparation and speaking outlines.
Incorporate effective use of visual aids to support each presentation.
Understand the importance of non-verbal communication and non-verbal behaviors when presenting to an audience.
Learn and implement effective interpersonal communication skills when providing peer reviews and feedback to fellow students.

Course Content

Session	Topic
1	Introduction to class structure, instructor, and assignments.
2	Introduction to classroom communication
3	How to structure and outline the informative speech
4	Peer reviews of the informative speeches
5	Introduction to persuasive arguments and argumentative style of speaking
6	Analyze and discuss examples of persuasive speeches
7	Peer reviews of students’ persuasive speeches
8	Introduction to Informal Speeches
9	Introduction to presentations
10	Peer review
11	Debates
12	Feedback synthesis

Feedback

Students and their parents will receive brief feedback after each class regarding the student’s general participation in class. Students will also receive feedback on graded assignments via email.