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Enrichment • Series

Impromptu Boot Camp: Improving Your Public Speaking

Stella W

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

This series ended on June 4, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

A very important skill in life is being able to speak in public. Whether this be for a class presentation or a job interview, practicing thinking on your feet is the BEST way to improve. In this series we will explore different techniques of improving that skill as well as explore the Competitive Speech event, Impromptu Speeches. 
NOTE: Be ready to open your microphones to make speeches!

Tutor Qualifications

I have competed in Speech events since G6, winning Gold and Silver in storytelling and oratory, as well as National Semifinalist in the Pro Con Challenge and ranked 10th for Impromptu at a tournament.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You will be withdrawn from the series if you have more than 2 unexcused absences in a row. Please message the tutor in advance for any absences!

Dates

May 14 - June 4

Learners

14 / 15

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

Hey! I'm Stella and I'm a senior (G12). I have been an avid speaker and debater since middle school and I think that Speech and Debate empowers people, so I want to come on here to give people the opportunity to develop their own voice! I also love history and love talking about all the stories and all the connections we have to one other throughout the vast span of time. Together, I hope to bring some fun new content onto schoolhouse so that everyone can enjoy history and speaking with me!

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Upcoming Sessions

Past Sessions

May

Session 1

Enrichment

Sat May 14, 2022, 12:00 PM

We'll get to know each other, doing a few interactive speaking activities to warm ourselves up for impromptu speaking!

May

Session 2

Enrichment

Sat May 21, 2022, 12:00 PM

I will introduce the competitive event, Impromptu Speaking; its rules, structure, and we will watch an example!
Then, we will learn a few key phrases and brainstorm a few examples from our own life we can use in impromptu speaking.

May

Session 3

Enrichment

Sat May 28, 2022, 12:00 PM

We will review what we have learned about the event, and then we will practice! We will have 2-3 people give speeches each class, and we will provide feedback!

Jun

Session 4

Enrichment

Sat Jun 4, 2022, 12:00 PM

More speeches! And more tips & advice!

How can you use words effectively? How can you make connections between examples and topics easily? What's one way to give your speeches more structure?

Public Discussion

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