This one-semester public speaking class aims to help students overcome their fear of public speaking. Students will have ample opportunities to practice different types of speeches, like introductions, informative speeches, and persuasive speeches. The class will teach basic communication skills and provide a safe environment for students to learn how to structure and deliver speeches. By the end of the class, students will feel more confident in their public speaking abilities.

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One Semester Class: .5 credits
Public speaking ranks as a top fear for most people—sometimes even greater
than the fear of death! However, all of us will inevitably be faced with a social or
vocational public speaking “opportunity.” How do we overcome fear and build con-
fidence? Learn and practice. This class will provide ample opportunity for stu-
dents to engage in real-life communication activities with their peers, learn how to
structure a speech, and demonstrate their learning in a safe environment that will
foster growth and mutual encouragement. Some people are blessed with public
speaking abilities, but everyone can learn basic ways to organize, outline, and de-
liver various speeches. By being thoroughly informed and prepared, students can
become confident speakers.
Special attention will be given to basic communication skills, both verbal and
nonverbal, in the teaching portion of this class. Students will be graded according
to an appropriate speech rubric (see sample attached) as well as their audience
participation and an occasional quiz. If possible, students will prepare at least one
speech supported by a PowerPoint presentation.
Students will learn how to communicate the
Class Fee: $125
following speech activities in one semester:
Materials: $10 includes book
Public Speaking for Wimps • Personal introduction
It is with great
• Informative or how-to speech pleasure that I
introduce to
Teacher: Caryn Parker • Persuasive speech
you...
Professional organizer and speaker for 12
• Job interview
years, B.S. in Education, M.A. in Early
Childhood Education, public school • Wedding or anniversary toast
teacher for 8 years, and home educator • Funeral eulogy
of three children for over 8 years. Caryn
• Award presentation and acceptance speech
loves God and enjoys weaving His truth
into everyday learning. • Personal testimony
694.5852 • Impromptu speech
TLCKalamazooMrsParker@gmail.com