Competitive Speech
Every single day people across the United States and around the world stand up in front of some kind of audience and speak. The study of public speaking is important for many reasons. On a personal level, it clears away anxiety, builds confidence, improves communication skills, and hones critical thinking. On a practical level, it increases your leadership potential, makes you more influential, and enables you to impart information and persuade and entertain others. In this Competitive Speech class we will do two things. We will introduce middle and high school students to the wonderful art of competitive speaking. We will also refine the skills of experienced speech students and prepare both the novice and the veteran for successful speech competition. Mrs Meyer will customize each student's curriculum depending on their skill level and experience. There are a surprising number of speech categories from which students can choose to participate. The events are broken down into four categories:
Within the categories the events are –
This class is designed for competition that follows the StoaUSA homeschool league.
Tuition: $390 fall semester, $390, spring semester $26 one time supply fee. Course materials: Students will need a dedicated speech binder with paper and pockets. Students will also need to purchase A Writers Guide to Transitional Words and Expressions by Victor Pelegrino. ISBN-13: 978-0945045021 |
