Public Speaking & Debate
The aim of this program is to develop your confidence in Public Speaking & Debate so you can be successful in school, college, work, and life!
Welcome to Public Speaking for Kids!
Course Structure, Coach & Learning Strategy
1.1: What is Public Speaking and Why is it important?
Optional but Interesting - Additional Resource for lesson "What is Public Speaking and Why is it important"
Learning Check # 1.1
1.2: How can you overcome feeling uncomfortable while speaking in front of others?
Learning Check # 1.2
1.3: How can you overcome the feeling of Rejection?
Optional but Fun - Addition Resource for lesson "How can you overcome the feeling of rejection?"
Learning Check # 1.3
1.4: How powerful can Effective Public Speaking be?
Optional but Fun - Additional Resource for lesson "How powerful can effective public speaking be?"
Learning Check # 1.4
End of Chapter 1 Summary!
Learning Goals - Foundation
Self-Reflection Activity
2.1 How does the history of communication impact you in delivering powerful speeches today?
Optional but Useful - Additional Resources for lesson "How does the history of communication impact you in delivering powerful speeches today?"
Learning Check # 2.1
2.2. How can you use the three parts of communication to create a bigger impact with your audience?
Learning Check # 2.2
2.3 How do non-verbals affect your audience?
Optional but Recommended - Additional Resources for lesson "How do non-verbals affect your audience?"
Learning Check # 2.3
2.4 Why is it important to be good at written communication?
Optional but Interesting - Additional Resources for lesson "How is written communication useful?"
Learning Check # 2.4
2.5 How can our words deliver an intended and impactful message?
Learning Check # 2.5
End of Chapter 2 Summary!
Learning Goals - Nonverbal (Your Personality)
3.1 How can you use communication to influence others?
Learning Check # 3.1
3.2. How can you develop the key personality traits of a powerful speaker?
Learning Check # 3.2
3.3 How can you develop confidence?
Optional but Motivational - Additional Resources for lesson "How can you develop confidence?"
Learning Check # 3.3
3.4 How can you sound authentic?
Learning Check # 3.4
3.5 Why is listening an important part of communication?
Learning Check # 3.5
3.6 How can we use speech to empathize with others?
Learning Check # 3.6
3.7 How can we develop an effective communicator's mindset?
Learning Check # 3.7
3.8 How does our body language impact the way others see us?
Optional but Recommended - Additional Resources for lesson "How does our body language impact the way others see you?"
Learning Check # 3.8
3.9 How will values, passions, goals, and dreams present your authentic self to your audience?
Learning Check # 3.9
End of Chapter 3 Summary!
Learning Goals - Written Communication
4.1 How can speech be used for communication?
Learning Check # 4.1
4.2 How is speech an important part of Public Speaking?
Learning Check # 4.2
4.3 How can you use different types of speeches to accomplish different types of goals?
Learning Check # 4.3
4.4 How can we create a good speech?
Learning Check # 4.4
4.5 How can you make your speech powerful?
Learning Check # 4.5
4.6 How can you use the three modes of persuasion in speech writing?
Learning Check # 4.6
Optional but Recommended - Additional Resource for lesson "How can you use the three modes of persuasion in speech writing?
4.7 How can you apply different types of stylistic devices in your speech?
Optional but Useful - Additional Resources for the lesson "How can you apply different types of stylistic devices in your speech?"
Learning Check # 4.7
4.8 How to write an introduction for a speech (Assignment 1)?
End of Chapter 4 Summary!
Learning Goals - Verbal
5.1 How can you add Universal Laws and Mantras in Public Speaking?
Learning Check # 5.1
5.2 How can we learn public speaking from great speakers?
Learning Check # 5.2
5.3 How can you manage your anxiety and speak confidently in front of others?
Learning Check # 5.3
5.4. How do you write the main body for a speech? (Assignment 2)
End of Chapter 5 Summary!
Chapter Goals
6.1: Final Course Quiz
6.2 : How do you write a conclusion for a speech? (Assignment 3)
6.3: Checklist for Persuasive Speech
6.4: How to record your final speech? (Final Assignment)
End of Chapter 6 Summary!