Speech

Course Overview

Speech is offered as an elective to 8th graders at WRMS, in both the Fall or Spring semesters. Students hone public speaking skills with weekly prepared speeches, as well as impromptu speeches.

Syllabus

Week 1: Class Expectations. Stand and be still.

  • Week 2: Recite the Greatest Speech of All Time!

  • Week 3: Speech of Acceptance

  • Week 4: Speech of Contrition

  • Week 5: Defense Attorney - Defend the Indefensible

  • Week 6: Eulogy

  • Week 7: Debate - Group Debate

  • Week 8: Debate - One on One

  • Week 9: Debate - One on One

  • Week 10: Let Me Entertain You

  • Week 11: Why You Should Hire Me!

  • Week 12: Campfire Stories

  • Week 13: Who I Am

  • Week 14: Who I Am

  • Week 15: Farewell Speech

Class Calendar

Required Materials/Class Supplies None

Additional Resources