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Public Speaking

After job specific skills, communication skills are the most desired by employers.One must develop poise and confidence when speaking before a large audience or one on one. I believe a structured class that incorporates the different types of speeches is the best way to build a child's confidence and poise. Podium Power students are required to present and defend papers they have written, work on group projects, and they are encouraged to use Power Point in their presentations.

Public Speaking is primarily for students needing to fulfill the speech requirement or for students who feel they need speech before taking debate. Students who wish to continue speech and debate in a competitive format may join a local debate club.

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American Government (honors) is a seminar class. Students are expected to stay current on news events. Students will be given weekly reading or research assignments and will be expected to actively participate in class discussions.

This course requires: high school level reading, writing, and analytical skills and access to the Internet.

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Team Policy Debate is offered upon request to private home school
groups. Debate classes are taught with the intention of helping each
individual improve his or her poise and confidence when speaking before
an audience. Skills in critical thinking, defending worthy ideas, attacking
invalid ideas, persuasion, research, organization, and writing will be
developed.

Successful students will have strong reading, writing, and researching
skills.

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