Public Speaking

grades 5-8

Public speaking is an extremely crucial, albeit frequently overlooked, skill.  As students rely more heavily on text and instant messaging, they neglect the face-to-face interactions that will benefit them in professional contexts.  Effective communication skills are  essential to doing well in job interviews and succeeding in the workplace.  Learning these skills early on will have a tremendous impact on students’ futures, as well as being beneficial in the short term.  Students will be able to comfortably give presentations within a classroom setting, know how to properly address teachers and other figures of authority, and be instilled with a level of confidence that can help them stand out in class.