2026-27 Advanced Class Schedule
Thursday 9:30-10:30
Underlined text indicates speeches will be presented.
The schedule is subject to small changes.
Class Date Topic
01 09/10 Review and get acquainted - We went over a lot of information today so please read through your handouts again on your own. Be sure to have a conversation with someone you don't know and bless them with your words. These can be life-changing! Enjoy the experience and just be natural. Next week you are giving either a speech already written by someone else or storytelling based on the handout and drawing you make. Be sure to include each of those elements as you tell your story. If you give someone else's speech, be sure to add the facial expression and tone of the speech in which it was meant to be given. Have fun with this. Dramatic is fine but humorous can be very fun. Also, please listen to a couple of Dr. David Gibbs You-tube videos to see how well he incorporates storytelling.
02 09/17 Practice speech (platform or interpretive- 6-7 min) & Storytelling - Interesting choices! Nice job, everyone.
03 09/24 Storytelling – your story – practice what we learned last week (=8 min) These were so fun! It was good to hear of some experiences you've had in your life. I think what I saw the most of was very good eye contact. Keep working on gestures and the freedom to move around a bit. You did well in "telling" and not reading to us (that's a reading, not a speech). Way to go! Whoohoo!
04 10/01 Introduction to interviews - You are to choose a specific job/volunteer position for which you will be interviewed one of the two weeks (see dates below). This can be a job or ministry. Your application should be filled out completely and neatly, and handed in the week before the actual interviews. Be sure it is clear which company or ministry you are applying at for these. Clothing should be apropriate to a real situation. You will be on the interview team the week you aren't being interviewed so be prepared for that as well. I will need a parent volunteer for the interview team both of those weeks! Each interview will last approximatelly 15-20 minutes.
10/08 Postponed
05 10/15 Honored Invitation to Speak – 250th Anniversary - Way to go, everyone! I was proud of you. I'll try to send each of you a brief critique next week. Meanwhile, I'm going to head up north for a quiet and relaxing weekend. I truly was touched by your prayers today. I know God hears them and cares. I am feeling better tonight and am praying that by getting away, I can truly relax and not be burdened by other things that I know I'd do if I stayed home. I'm not real good at relaxing. No homework for MEA weekend. Enjoy!
06 10/22 Introduction to After Dinner speeches - Students will be writing their own formal after dinner speech banquet style) with the scenario of your choice (within guidelines). These should be lighthearted, yet give us something to think about. You will also be formally introducing another assigned speaker using an introduction written by you or them (their choice). These should be 6-7 minutes long, including the introductions. Remember to give me four things ahead of time - 1) your name (actual or made up), 2) if you personally have a title (Mrs., Senator, CEO, etc.), 3) The company or ministry your work for (real or made up), and 4) the title of your speech. These will be given Dec. 10 by all students.
07 10/29 Interviews (half the class) - Those being interviewed will be Elsie, Isabella, Melody and Stephen. Mrs. Parker will be on the interview board with the remaining students. Bring your questions! Nice job today, interviewees! I hope you enjoyed the experience and learned a lot so you are ready for real interviews when they come.
08 11/05 Interviews (half the class) - Those being interviewed will be Abigail, Lydia, and Mattew. Mrs. Geselle will be on the interview board with the remaining students. Bring your questions! Homework - Continue working on your after dinner speeches as well as your gratitude pumpkin speeches!
09 11/12 Attitude of Gratitude (Blessing God and others with our words)
10 11/19 Gratitude speeches by all students using your pumpkins as your notes (6-7 minutes)
11/26 Thanksgiving week off – Show gratefulness for God’s blessings
11 12/03 Unique Ministry speeches
12 12/10 After Dinner speeches (all – 6-7 minutes including intros)
12/17-12-31 Christmas and NewYear’s Break – Celebrate Christ with your family
13 01/07 Intro to Speaking the Truth in Love speeches
14 01/14 Town Hall/Open Forum meeting (no outside prep ahead of time)
15 01/21 Moral/Biblical Object Lesson (all – 6-7 minutes)
16 01/28 Proverbs speeches (all – 6-7 minutes)
17 02/04 Persuasive Commercials
18 02/11 Speaking the Truth in Love speeches (all – 6-7 minutes)
19 02/18 Speaking Out at Risk…In the words of those… (all –6-7 minutes)