Part acting, part composition, this class will teach you the tricks behind giving great speeches. Compare and contrast famous speeches to identify effective delivery techniques. You will be guided through spontaneous speaking skills as well as longer, crafted pieces. Gain confidence in presenting your ideas in front of a group and learn how to speak clearly and to the point. This class will culminate in a presentation to which parents are invited.
Caren Graham has taught speech, drama and acting classes for Saturday Academy for 25 years. She has a BS in Speech Communication from the University of Idaho and a MFA in Theatre from the University of Washington. Caren has worked with hundreds of students as a Teaching Artist for Young Audiences and the Right Brain Initiative integrating classroom curriculum with her art form.