Speech

Speech is the 7th grade elective for students in the Modern Media and Communications Magnet.

Students:

• develop the academic skills of research, time management, organization, speech writing, and technology
• create presentations on topics of their choice
• practice public speaking
• learn to self-evaluate
• critique work by other students and by famous speakers

The culminating project is Palms Talks, where students give presentations in the style of TED Talks a school-wide assembly.

Each student presents his or her research findings and deliver their commentary using a motivational style.

• Be aware of speech habits
• Improve posture, voice, and diction
• Develop preparation and presentation techniques
• Learn audience awareness
• Learn self-awareness
• Cultivate poise and self-confidence

Ms. Rothstein

Speech classes work with TED-Ed, the youth and education initiative of TED, the nonprofit behind TED Talks.

Ted-ED provides a platform for both teachers and students to create and for students to develop their skills.

6th grade:

• Creative Expression

8th grade:

• Video Production
• Palms Film Festival