introduction to public speaking

Welcome to Our Introduction to Public Speaking Homeschool Curriculum

Does the prospect of speaking in front of people make you sweat? Do you get tongue tied in front of an audience? Introduction to Public Speaking will help you gain the skills you will need to overcome these obstacles. In this twenty-week high school level course, you will not only work on the tools for effective public speaking, but will also gain the confidence needed to clearly present your messages to a group.

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Public Speaking (Introduction)

Length: 20 Weeks
Content type: Text based
Grades: 8–12

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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: 8–12

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.

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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.

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Course Outline for Our Introduction to Public Speaking Homeschool Course

Twenty Introduction to Public Speaking lessons teach homeschool students important oral communication skills and give practice in presenting different types of speeches.

  • Week One: Don’t Define Yourself By What You Don’t Do Well
  • Week Two: Impromptu Speaking
  • Week Three: Style, Substance, and Impact
  • Week Four: Introductory Speech
  • Week Five: Sales Pitch
  • Week Six: Expository Speech – Part 1
  • Week Seven: Expository Speech – Part 2
  • Week Eight: Expository Speech – Part 3
  • Weeks Nine and Ten: Informative Speech
  • Weeks Eleven and Twelve: Current Event Speech
  • Weeks Thirteen to Sixteen: Interpretative Speech
  • Week Seventeen: Anatomy of a Memorable Speech
  • Week Eighteen: Writing a Persuasive Speech
  • Weeks Nineteen and Twenty: Persuasive Speech

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Transcript Information for Our Introduction to Public Speaking Homeschool Course

By thoroughly completing all Introduction to Public Speaking assignments, a 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” and organize as desired (on computer desktop or in a printed format). 

3.  Gather necessary resources as listed in 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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