Public Speaking

Course Overview
Public Speaking focuses on building confidence and improving communication skills. Through practical exercises, students will learn how to craft speeches, engage an audience, and use body language effectively. The course covers different types of public speaking, from debates to presentations.
What to Expect
- Learn how to write and deliver speeches.
- Understand how to control nerves and engage an audience.
- Practice using effective body language and vocal variety.
- Build skills in debates, interviews, and persuasive speaking.
- Gain confidence in public presentations.
Curriculum and Lesson Plan Details
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Objective: Learn the basic principles of public speaking.
- Activities:
- Discuss the elements of a great speech.
- Watch examples of famous speeches.
- Outcome: Understand the components of effective public speaking.
- Writing and Structuring a Speech
- Objective: Learn how to structure and write a speech.
- Activities:
- Draft a short speech on a chosen topic.
- Break the speech into introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Outcome: Complete a well-structured speech.
- Using Body Language and Voice
- Objective: Learn how to use body language and voice effectively.
- Activities:
- Practice speaking with gestures, facial expressions, and vocal variety.
- Outcome: Improve non-verbal communication skills.
- Impromptu Speaking and Debates
- Objective: Build quick-thinking skills for impromptu speaking.
- Activities:
- Participate in timed impromptu speaking exercises.
- Engage in debates with peers on various topics.
- Outcome: Gain confidence in unplanned speaking situations.
- Speech Delivery: Practicing and Perfecting
- Objective: Practice delivering prepared speeches in front of an audience.
- Activities:
- Present a speech to peers and receive feedback.
- Outcome: Improve speech delivery through practice.
- Final Public Speaking Event
- Objective: Participate in a final public speaking competition or event.
- Activities:
- Present a final speech or debate in a formal setting.
- Outcome: Gain experience and feedback in a competitive environment.