Teacher: Donna Cantu
Grades: 9 – 12
Meets: TBD
Class Description: Overcome your fear of speaking in public! You will learn the 10 elements of becoming an effective speaker without the fear. Learn how to organize your thoughts, build an audience grabbing intro, and deliver that unforgettable speech. Students will be required to present 6 different speeches ranging from a short spontaneous 1 minute speech to an instructional speech using visual aids. This intensive class will earn students ½ high school speech credit.
Prerequisites: None
Maximum number of students that you will allow to take this class: 12
Cost per student (numeric only): $240 which can be paid in two increments; one to be paid at time of registration and the balance to be paid on the first day of class.
Homework: There will be 1-2 hours of homework a week.
Supplies that the students should bring to class: Notebook, index cards, highlighter and writing instrument.