Advanced Public Speaking
Length: 18 weeks
Content type: Text based
Grades: 8-12
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Welcome to Our Advanced Public Speaking for Homeschoolers Course
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Getting Started with Our Advanced Public Speaking for Homeschoolers Course
This public speaking for homeschoolers course requires the student to study various types of speeches, as well as to write and deliver several of his or her own. It is recommended that the student complete the Introduction to Public Speaking course before moving into this Advanced Public Speaking course, as these lessons build on some of the concepts learned in the introductory course.
Overview
- 18 weeks, 1 day a week
- Includes text-based lessons, assignments, and links to additional resources
- Grades 8th-12th
Supplies Needed
Corresponding lessons on SchoolhouseTeachers.com
What to Do
Go to Class Lessons and download the lesson plan and the first lesson. Start with the Day 1 reading assignment. Follow the instructions each day on the lesson plan and check them off when completed.

Course Outline for Our Advanced Public Speaking for Homeschoolers Course
This advanced public speaking for homeschoolers course uses printable lessons, informative websites, and occasional videos to help homeschool teens polish their oral communication skills.
- Week One: The Introduction Speech
- Weeks Two and Three: Career Exploration
- Week Four: Speech to Entertain
- Weeks Five and Six: How to Evaluate Speeches
- Weeks Seven and Eight: Advanced Listening
- Week Nine: Exploring Famous Speeches
- Week Ten: Manuscript Speech
- Week Eleven: Using Technology in a Speech
- Week Twelve: Dealing with Nerves
- Weeks Thirteen and Fourteen: Oral Interpretation
- Weeks Fifteen and Sixteen: Persuasive Speech
- Week Seventeen: Toastmasters
- Week Eighteen: Farewell Speech

Course Sample for Our Advanced Public Speaking for Homeschoolers Course
Week 1: The Introduction Speech.
Because this is Advanced Public Speaking, this type of speech should be super easy for you! But, let’s add some fun to this speech. Let’s try to not do the regular introduction speech. Let’s add something to it. So, go ahead and state the basics (Name, age, hobbies, etc.), but add something exciting and fun to your speech. The total speech time should be 3-5 minutes in length, so you have plenty of time to tell a great story. You could tell about a time you were super embarrassed, or you could tell about an incredible gift you received, or an awesome vacation you went on. You choose! Present this speech to friends and family and get their reactions.
I want you to create a speaking outline for this speech. Let’s briefly review what your speaking outline should look like. Remember, your speaking outline is different than your formal outline of your speech. Your speaking outline is used as your notes during the speech. Because of that, there really isn’t a set format like you would have in a formal outline. You are free to use whatever outline format you wish. Just remember to keep everything in order! Here’s a short sample that you can use if you’d like:
- Introduction
- Attention Getter: I have broken my nose twice!
- Basic Information about myself
- Name
- Age
- Hometown
- Body of Speech
- Sporting Achievements
- Soccer
- Teams I play for
- Awards
- Baseball
- Teams I play for
- Awards
- Soccer
- Church Achievements
- Youth Group
- Tell funny story about spilling drinks at concession stand fundraiser
- Raising money for mission trip
- Mission Trip
- Youth Group
- Family
- Parents
- Dad’s job
- Mom’s job
- Siblings
- Brothers
- Tell story about how all the brothers are very protective of our little sister
- Talk about the time she was bullied
- Sister
- Brothers
- Pets
- Dog
- Lizards
- Parents
- Sporting Achievements
- Conclusion
- What I want to be when I grow up
- College I want to attend
- Family life I want to have
Remember, the above is just a sample. You do not have to use this format. I just wanted to give you an example.
Even though you think you may not use public speaking in your everyday life, you will find yourself having to introduce yourself to people. This assignment is great practice for those occasions. So, instead of telling your audience the same old information that everyone else is using, you can always spice-up your introduction with an exciting story. This assignment will give you a chance to experiment with that idea. Remember, we always want to leave our audience remembering our speech. By always adding something “extra” to your speech, you will leave your audience with a smile on their faces!

More About Our Advanced Public Speaking for Homeschoolers Course
This is an eighteen-week advanced public speaking for homeschoolers course, designed for students who want to gain more instruction in public speaking and the evaluation of speeches. Teens evaluate various speeches and explore the use of media and advanced listening skills. In these lessons, students write and deliver multiple speeches. The goal is for the homeschool student to polish their public speaking skills and further develop informed insights as to what makes an effective speech.

Transcript Information for Our Advanced Public Speaking for Homeschoolers Course
After completing all requirements of this public speaking for homeschoolers course, the homeschool student may earn 0.5 academic credit.

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Quick Start
1. Bookmark the course for easy access during instruction.
2. Click “View Lesson Plan” as available and organize as desired (on computer desktop or in a printed format). Lesson Plans for all courses coming soon.
3. Gather necessary resources, found on page 2 of the lesson plan.
4. Click “Go to Class Lessons” and get started.
5. Enjoy the course!
6. Utilize Applecore or your own record keeping system throughout the course.
7. Print a certificate of completion.
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Bethanie Frank
Lesson Designer
Bethanie Frank is a wife and homeschooling mom. She has taught college, high school, and middle…
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