Public Speaking Lesson 公共演讲与表演 G3-G12  

Level 1- Level 10  15 hrs./ level （共10个级别，每个级别15小时/15堂课）

Speaking in front of an audience should look and feel comfortable and natural. Public speaking for kids builds confidence while improving tone, range, clarity, projection, stance, stage presence and body language. Whether a beginner or advanced speaker, it’s important for kids to have fun while finding their true voice and conquering stage fright!

在观众面前演讲应该看起来、外表和感觉都很自然。培养孩子们对公开演讲的信心，同时改善语气、音域、清晰度、投射、立场、舞台表现和肢体语言。无论是初学者还是高级演讲者，最重要的是让孩子们在找到自己真实的声音,克服怯场的同时也享受乐趣！

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Course Objectives:

1) Develop public speaking skills

2) Enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork

3) Attention to detail, observation, and creative writing skills

Day 1: Introduction to the mystery/crime

• Overview of the case and introduce the victim and suspects

• Teams choose a leader and make a 2-minute speech to introduce themselves

• Discuss making a good first impression and provide tips on effective speech

Day 2: Suspect Analysis

• Overview of the suspects and their potential motives and opportunities

• Teams analyze suspects and alibis

• Each team leader presents their analysis of the suspects and their theory of who did it

• Discuss analyzing suspects and provide tips on effective persuasive speech

Day 3: Gathering Evidence and Clues

• Overview of different types of evidence and clues

• Teams gather evidence and clues based on provided information

• Each team leader presents their findings and analysis of the evidence

• Discuss analyzing evidence and provide tips on effective analytical speech

Day 4: Solving the Mystery

• Teams present their theory of who did it and their creative and convincing way of presenting it

• Each team leader presents their team's theory and explains why they think it is the most plausible

• Discuss the importance of creativity and storytelling in presenting a theory and provide tips on effective storytelling speech

Day 5: Conclusion and Reflection

• Reveal the solution to the mystery

• Each student makes a 2-minute speech to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it in their daily lives

• Provide feedback and constructive criticism to help improve public speaking skills

Course Objectives:

1) Introduce debating and its purpose.

2) Teach research and preparation skills.

3) Teach argument construction and delivery and provide practice opportunities.

4) Develop critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills.

5) Cultivate respect for diverse opinions and listening/responding abilities.

Day 1: Introduction to Debating

• Icebreaker activity to get students comfortable speaking in front of their peers

• Definition of debating and its purpose

• Explanation of the structure of a debate

• Overview of the roles of the moderator, affirmative team, and negative team

• Practice exercise: students will be divided into affirmative and negative teams and will

participate in a mini debate on a fun and relatable topic

Day 2: Research and Preparation

• Overview of the research process for a debate topic

• Explanation of how to gather and organize information

• Practice exercise: students will be given a debate topic and will work in teams to research and

prepare arguments for both the affirmative and negative sides.

Day 3: Constructing Arguments

• Overview of how to construct a compelling argument using evidence and reasoning

• Explanation of how to organize and structure arguments for maximum impact

• Practice exercise: students will work in teams to construct and practice delivering arguments

for both the affirmative and negative sides.

Day 4: Debate Practice

• Overview of how to effectively present arguments during a debate

• Explanation of how to listen and respond to the other team’s arguments

• Practice exercise: students will participate in a full debate on the topic assigned on Day 2, with teams switching between the affirmative and negative sides.

Day 5: Debate Competition

• Final practice exercise: students will compete in a final debate

• Debrief: a review of what was learned and how it can be applied in the future

• The Courtroom Chronicles: A Mock Trial for Developing Public Speaking Skills

Webcam via Zoom using Google Classroom - 5 days/ 5 weeks , 1.5 hours per day/ per lesson

Course Objectives

1) Develop public speaking and critical thinking skills

2) Understand the legal system and trial procedures

3) Increase confidence in public speaking

4) Promote teamwork and collaboration

5) Provide a fun and engaging learning experience.

Day 1: Trial Prep - Introduction and Opening Statements

• Introduction to the mock courtroom trial and its purpose

• Overview of the case and its backstory

• Introduction of the prosecution, defense, victim, suspect, witnesses and jury

• Explanation of the trial format and rules

• Discussion and practice of opening statements + Assigning roles and responsibilities for the trial

Day 2: Trial Prep - Witness Testimony and Direct Examination

• Recap + explanation of direct examination and its importance

• Practice of direct examination techniques

• Examination of the first prosecution witness and the first defense witness

• Feedback and discussion on the effectiveness of the examinations

Day 3: Trial Prep - Witness Testimony and Cross-Examination

• Recap + explanation of cross-examination and its importance

• Practice of cross-examination techniques

• Cross-examination of the first prosecution witness and the first defense witness

• Feedback and discussion on the effectiveness of the cross-examinations

Day 4: Trial - Opening Statements, Witness Testimony, and Direct Examination

• Recap + opening statements from the prosecution and defense

• The prosecution conducts the direct examination of their witnesses

• The defense conducts the cross-examination of the prosecution witnesses

• Feedback and discussion on the effectiveness of the examinations

Day 5: Trial - Closing Arguments, Witness Testimony, and Cross-Examination

• Recap + the defense conducts the direct examination of their witnesses

• The prosecution conducts the cross-examination of the defense witnesses

• Closing arguments from the prosecution and defense

• Jury deliberation and verdict + Feedback and discussion on the trial and its outcome

Level 1: Introduction to Public Speaking

Objectives:

1) Introduce public speaking and its importance.

2) Overcome stage fright and build confidence.

3) Time speeches effectively.

4) Develop basic presentation skills and use visual aids.

5) Improve projection and articulation.

Day 1: The Importance of Public Speaking

• Introduce yourself and get to know each other

• Discuss the importance of public speaking and why it matters

• Assignment: Prepare and present a 1–2-minute introduction about yourself.

Day 2: Stage Fright

• What is stage fright and why do we experience it?

• Techniques to overcome stage fright

• Assignment: Watch and analyze a speech and write about the speaker's confidence and stage fright.

Day 3: Stage Fright Cont’d

• More techniques to overcome stage fright

• Timing your speech to stay within a time limit

• Assignment: Prepare and present a 1-minute speech on a given topic and practice timing your speech.

Day 4: Presentation Skills

• How to structure a speech

• Using visual aids effectively

• Assignment: Watch and analyze a speech and write about how visual aids enhance the speech.

Day 5: Projection and Articulation

• Techniques to project your voice and articulate clearly

• Tongue twisters and vocal warm-ups

• Assignment: Prepare and present a 2-minute speech on a given topic and focus on projecting and articulating your words clearly.

Level 2: Crafting and Delivering a Great Speech

Objectives:

1) Give and receive constructive feedback.

2) Learn improvisation techniques for public speaking.

3) Develop storytelling skills to engage an audience.

4) Write effective speeches using tips discussed in class.

5) Persuade an audience using evidence and emotion.

Day 1: How to Give and Receive Feedback

• How to provide constructive feedback

• How to receive feedback positively

• Assignment: Watch and analyze a kid-friendly famous speech and write a paragraph about what feedback you would give the speaker.

Day 2: Improvisation

• What is improvisation and why is it important in public speaking?

• Fun improv exercises to practice

• Assignment: Participate in an improv exercise and reflect on what you learned about public speaking from the experience.

Day 3: Storytelling

• How to tell a great story

• Using emotion and description to engage the audience

• Assignment: Prepare and present a 2-minute fairy tale and focus on using descriptive language and emotion to engage the audience.

Day 4: How to Write a Great Speech

• Tips for writing a great speech

• Practice writing a speech on a given topic

• Assignment: Write and present a 2-minute speech on a given topic, focusing on incorporating the tips discussed in class.

Day 5: Persuade

• How to persuade your audience

• Using evidence and emotion to make your point

• Assignment: Prepare and present a 3-minute persuasive speech, on a given topic, focusing on using evidence and emotion to persuade your audience.

Level 3: Mystery/Whodunnit

Objectives:

1) Develop public speaking skills

2) Enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork

3) Attention to detail, observation, and creative writing skills

Day 1: Introduction to the mystery/crime

• Overview of the case and introduce the victim and suspects

• Teams choose a leader and make a 2-minute speech to introduce themselves

• Discuss making a good first impression and provide tips on effective speech

Day 2: Suspect Analysis

• Overview of the suspects and their potential motives and opportunities

• Teams analyze suspects and alibis

• Each team leader presents their analysis of the suspects and their theory of who did it

• Discuss analyzing suspects and provide tips on effective persuasive speech

Day 3: Gathering Evidence and Clues

• Overview of different types of evidence and clues

• Teams gather evidence and clues based on provided information

• Each team leader presents their findings and analysis of the evidence

• Discuss analyzing evidence and provide tips on effective analytical speech

Day 4: Solving the Mystery

• Teams present their theory of who did it and their creative and convincing way of presenting it

• Each team leader presents their team's theory and explains why they think it is the most plausible

• Discuss the importance of creativity and storytelling in presenting a theory and provide tips on effective storytelling speech

Day 5: Conclusion and Reflection

• Reveal the solution to the mystery

• Each student makes a 2-minute speech to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it in their daily lives

• Provide feedback and constructive criticism to help improve public speaking skills

Level 4: Mock Courtroom Trial

Objectives

1) Develop public speaking and critical thinking skills

2) Understand the legal system and trial procedures

3) Increase confidence in public speaking

4) Promote teamwork and collaboration

5) Provide a fun and engaging learning experience.

Day 1: Trial Prep - Introduction and Opening Statements

• Introduction to the mock courtroom trial and its purpose

• Overview of the case and its backstory

• Introduction of the prosecution, defense, victim, suspect, witnesses and jury

• Explanation of the trial format and rules

• Discussion and practice of opening statements + Assigning roles and responsibilities for the trial

Day 2: Trial Prep - Witness Testimony and Direct Examination

• Recap + explanation of direct examination and its importance

• Practice of direct examination techniques

• Examination of the first prosecution witness and the first defense witness

• Feedback and discussion on the effectiveness of the examinations

Day 3: Trial Prep - Witness Testimony and Cross-Examination

• Recap + explanation of cross-examination and its importance

• Practice of cross-examination techniques

• Cross-examination of the first prosecution witness and the first defense witness

• Feedback and discussion on the effectiveness of the cross-examinations

Day 4: Trial - Opening Statements, Witness Testimony, and Direct Examination

• Recap + opening statements from the prosecution and defense

• The prosecution conducts the direct examination of their witnesses

• The defense conducts the cross-examination of the prosecution witnesses

• Feedback and discussion on the effectiveness of the examinations

Day 5: Trial - Closing Arguments, Witness Testimony, and Cross-Examination

• Recap + the defense conducts the direct examination of their witnesses

• The prosecution conducts the cross-examination of the defense witnesses

• Closing arguments from the prosecution and defense

• Jury deliberation and verdict + Feedback and discussion on the trial and its outcome