Public Speaking, Conversation, & Debate Camp – Level lll (Advanced) Age: 9-14

In this 6-week course, students will learn advanced public speaking techniques and master rhetorical skills for powerful, real-world communication. The curriculum covers essential topics such as voice modulation, pacing, and pauses; analyzing famous speeches for rhetorical devices like repetition and metaphor; structuring persuasive arguments; adapting persuasion to everyday conversations and negotiations; and honing professional-level debate tactics. Each week builds on the last, giving students the tools to communicate with confidence and clarity across various scenarios.

The course is structured to be interactive, with each session combining short lectures, group discussions, hands-on practice, and multimedia tools like slides and video clips. The teaching style is dynamic and supportive, creating a space where students feel encouraged to try new techniques and express themselves freely. Activities such as speech analysis, role-playing, and simulated debates keep learning engaging and practical, ensuring students can apply these skills beyond the classroom.

Students will have ample opportunities to interact with the teacher and peers. Each class includes guided exercises, real-time feedback, and group discussions to refine their skills. Weekly practice assignments reinforce the material, and constructive feedback from both the instructor and classmates helps each student grow into a confident, persuasive speaker. This course is ideal for students looking to elevate their speaking abilities in professional, academic, and everyday settings.

Learning Goals:

Enhance Delivery Techniques
Students will master advanced speaking techniques, including intonation, pacing, and pauses, to make their delivery more dynamic, engaging, and impactful.
Analyze and Apply Rhetorical Devices
By studying famous speeches, students will learn to identify and incorporate rhetorical devices like repetition, metaphor, and allusion, strengthening their ability to persuade and inspire.
Understand and Implement Effective Speech Structure
Students will develop a clear understanding of how to structure persuasive speeches with a strong introduction, cohesive body, and compelling conclusion, organizing their ideas for maximum impact.
Adapt Persuasion Skills to Everyday Situations
Students will practice using persuasive communication in real-life settings, such as negotiations, conversations, and informal debates, building adaptability and practical skills for everyday influence.
Develop Professional-Level Debate Tactics
Students will learn advanced debate techniques and professional argumentation skills, equipping them to present logical, composed, and persuasive arguments in academic and professional contexts.