9-12 Speech 2023-2024
Mondays, 3:00-4:00
Instructor: Kathy Zimmerman (B.A. English) zimmermank517@gmail.com
Class Tuition: $400 per year or 10 equal installments of $40
Supply Fee: $55 per year, due at registration
Instructor accepts: cash, check, Venmo, and Zelle
*NOTE: There is a minimum of 5 students required for this class to progress; maximum is 18.
Course Description: This class will be an interactive class experience, with students completing homework assignments and then practicing new skills in class with coaching from the instructor. Students will work alone and in groups, increasing their speaking and critiquing skills. The fall semester will be spent preparing a platform speech, ending with a Parent Presentation in January. The spring semester will focus on Debate, Apologetics and Impromptu. Students should be expected to work on assignments at home at least 1-2 hrs each week.
Required Materials:
Loose-leaf notebook paper with 5 notebook dividers
Pen or pencil/Highlighter
100 blank 4×6 notecards and storage box