Intro to Public Speaking
Taught by multiple-time Speech and Debate State Competitor Jay Dharmadhikari, this class introduces gives students proficiency in fundamental public speaking skills essential for speech and debate in middle school and high school. Students will learn a variety of speech formats, researching and organizing evidence, and delivering powerful pitches and presentations. At the end of the week, students will have a final speech to showcase using the skills they’ve learned.
Schedule:
Day 1: Informative Speaking
Day 2: Persuasion and Rhetoric
Day 3: Pitches and Presentations
Day 4: Researching Politics and Current Events
Day 5: Performance and Delivery