Welcome to Our Introduction to Public Speaking Homeschool Curriculum

Getting Started with Our Introduction to Public Speaking Homeschool Course

Introduction to Public Speaking includes instruction, along with informative websites and activities that include writing and performing. Homeschool students cover topics like impromptu speaking, expository speeches, speaking on current events, interpretative speeches, and how to write a memorable message. It is best to work through these introduction to public speaking lessons in sequential order as they build on each other to help teens with the skills and confidence needed for public speaking.

Overview

• 20 weeks
• Includes text-based lessons, assignments, and links to additional information
• Grades 8th-12th

Supplies Needed

Corresponding lessons on SchoolhouseTeachers.com, computer access, and a three-ring binder for notetaking, research, and assignments

What to Do

Go to Class Lessons and download the lesson plan and lessons. Start with the Day 1 assignment on the lesson plan. Follow the instructions each day on the lesson plan and check them off when completed.

More About Our Introduction to Public Speaking Homeschool Course

This twenty-week Introduction to Public Speaking course focuses on both speech and forensics. Homeschool teens learn about impromptu speaking, expository speeches, speaking on current events, interpretative speeches, and how to write a memorable message. The goal of the Introduction to Public Speaking course is to help students grow as researchers, performers, and speakers, while learning valuable skills, gaining real-life experience, and building confidence.