Group Solutions Class Proposal

Course Name: Public Speaking

Grade Level: 8-12

Credits: 10 (if students are working approximately 5 hours a week throughout the year)

Instructor: Melissa Wood

Home Phone: 805-218-5680

Email: mjwjoy@juno.com

Assistant 1: Rick Wood

Assistant 2: Anita Schneider

Curriculum: The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas (8th Edition)

Homework: Speech writing and preparation, analyzing speeches (two to three hours a week)

Materials / Fees: Purchase of curriculum is optional. Click on this link:

Description: This course will cover the essentials of public speaking. Students will be able to carry what they learn into speech competitions, ministry, and everyday life. They will be required to complete an informative, persuasive, and tribute speech by the completion of the class. They will also have practice in impromptu speaking.

Standards: To be determined ....