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The Art of Public Speaking
Public Speaking is a class which students find thoroughly enjoyable. Primarily, our students are encouraged to write down what they want to say, but eventually, our goal is to have them develop their public speaking skills. Students are given the opportunity to speak on stage before an audience so as to become comfortable with the experience of speaking eloquently to a public audience. They are encouraged to speak to everyone (not simply the teacher) in a loud and clear voice. The improvements made by our students in just a few weeks of training are extraordinary!
It is especially astounding to listen to students who were once extremely shy (even when introducing themselves) now express themselves confidently. These students have become excited to perform on stage and share their stories with others. They are on a path to be becoming expressive, articulate adults!
Mission
Learning to speak comfortably and confidently in public is a great benefit for kids, no matter how young they are. Children need the opportunities and tools to develop confidence in expressing their ideas and essentially boost their self-esteem. This will help them enormously in school and beyond. All Kids Can Learn has been a platform for students to practice various aspects regarding the art of public speaking such as speech memorization, structure, vocal delivery, and physical delivery.
Children will Learn:
· How to begin a speech · How to conclude a speech · How to use good eye contact with their audience · How to use their voices dynamically · The importance of body language when speaking · The importance of speaking articulately and projecting their voice · How to avoid using filler words (like “uhms” and “ahs”) · How to control anxiety and overcome the fear of public speaking · Getting the attention of an audience
Being conscious of the time while executing a speech
Methodology
1.Planning the speech
Public speaking assignments start with topics that are relatable to students. Students will first compose the speech writing by choosing their own words with critical thinking under the guidance of instructions. Each composition will be work shopped extensively before performing in front of a large audience.
2. Game-playing
We use various methods in order to encourage the participation of the children. Some of those techniques are games. The students receive a small piece of paper. Each child writes a sentence containing a subject and a predicate. They rip the paper into two parts. One part has the subject. The other one contains the predicate. The children put their subject into one box and the predicate into another box. Every person takes a paper from each box. Next, they read their new sentences. The results are humorous, so, they learn to stand in front of an audience by playing characters.
3. Book and Story Reading
Another method is listening to the teacher read a book. Afterwards, students must summarize the story. Each child will share their summary with the rest of the class. Sometimes the teacher will read a mystery. Instead of finishing the story, students will write their own endings. The students will stand in front of the class, and recite their original creative endings.
4. Debating
Debating with each other is a popular method as well. Two participants will be given a topic. One student will defend the topic. The other student will argue against it. Students will debate with each other in front of the class. When the students become more self-assured they will learn outlining. This will encourage them to look more at their classmates instead of the paper. Also they will learn how to project their voice. Eventually, students afraid to speak will learn how to enjoy speaking in public.
5. Role Playing
Children are called up to the front of the room without any preparation. They are given roles to act out in a scene. Some of this role-playing is humorous. Children enjoy this kind of improvisation. As a result, many of them make up their own skits for others in the class to perform. |
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Public Speaking Tips for Kids
1. Choose your own words. Your presentation will feel more natural if you have written it yourself. If you are presenting a project on a topic that you have researched, be sure that you understand the material fully. You may have to respond to questions from your classmates or teacher.
2. Start with your main topic and divide it into the subtopics you want to cover. Then fill in a few key points/ideas for each subtopic. Put these items on a chart if that makes sense to you.
3. When the time comes to write a report and/or notes for your speech, it's relatively simple to expand on each of the ideas you have already included on your list or chart.
4. Practice your presentation in advance. Go over it several times if you have the opportunity. Some people find that practicing in front of a mirror helps.
5.When the time comes for you to give your presentation, take a couple of deep breaths to calm yourself before you start speaking. Remind yourself that you are talking to a group of friends and that no one is going to laugh at you (unless you tell a joke as part of your presentation, that is!).
6. Don't read your presentation from notes. Look up while speaking; not only will it help you project your voice but your presentation will be much more interesting for your audience if they are not staring at the top of your head throughout the speech.
7.If looking at someone in the audience is too difficult for you, choose an object or spot on the wall behind the listeners and focus on that instead. |