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PDF Curriculum: Immediately available, downloadable, printable*
Credits: ½ credit (1 semester); adaptable to 1 credit (full year); part of an ELA credit or separate Elective credit
Teacher’s Guide (Student will need Speech I Student Workbook – separate purchase)
Includes 15 lessons with alternate practice ideas to expand to full year
Evaluation Sheets PDF for use by students and parent/teacher
Updated Links Listing (FREE – separate download)
Takes the fear out of public speaking and makes it fun! Fabulous co-op class!
Lesson Plans (FREE – separate download)
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ISBN 978-1- 967468-18-8

Speech I: Public Speaking and Practical Life Skills is 7Sisters’ popular homeschool public speaking course that takes the fear out of speech class and makes it fun! This easy-to-use high school Speech curriculum helps teens build confidence and practical communication skills they’ll use long after graduation—from college presentations and teaching to meeting new people and handling job interviews.

Chapters

Lesson 1: Presenting Kid Lit (Interpretation of Children’s Literature)
Lesson 2: Presenting a Bible Reading
Lesson 3: Presenting Spoken-Word Poetry
Lesson 4: Presenting a Humorous Monologue
Lesson 5: Organizing & Writing a “Visual Aid How-to” Speech (Expository Speech)
Lesson 6: Gathering Materials & Practicing a “Visual Aid How-to” Speech (Expository Speech)
Lesson 7: Presenting a “Visual Aid How-To” Speech (Expository Speech)
Lesson 8: Organizing & Researching a Biographical Report (Expository Speech)
Lesson 9: Writing & Practicing a Biographical Report (Expository Speech)
Lesson 10: Presenting a Biographical Report (Expository Speech)
Lesson 11: Creating & Presenting an Elevator Pitch
Lesson 12: Creating & Presenting a Sales Pitch
Lesson 13: Presenting an Infomercial (Group Project)
Lesson 14: Practicing Beginning Interview Skills
Lesson 15: Presenting a Children’s Bible Lesson

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Speech/Public Speaking can be included as part of a high school English/Language Arts credit alongside Literature, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar. It can also stand alone as a Speech elective credit. For a full elective credit, simply track class time and presentation preparation—typically 120–135 hours for one credit using the Carnegie Unit model.

Why Study Speech with 7Sisters?

With years of experience teaching speech, acting, and public speaking, authors Sabrina Justison and Vicki Tillman know how to make Speech fun—not intimidating! 7Sisters’ high school Speech curriculum helps shy teens find their voices and confident speakers sharpen their skills. It builds practical communication skills for college presentations, job interviews, and everyday life while adding a valuable course to the homeschool transcript. The Teacher’s Guide includes the full curriculum and is designed to be used with the Speech I Student Workbook (separate purchase).

Learn more about Speech/Public Speaking at these 7Sisters blogs and podcasts:

How to Earn a Speech Credit on the Homeschool Transcript

Public Speaking for Homeschoolers: An Authoritative Guide

How to Teach Speech in a Homeschool High School Co-Op

Your Teen Will Thank You for Speech in Homeschool High School

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Hear What Families Are Saying

“The course is organized very logically, and with good skill progression throughout the term. What I like most about it for my daughter is that it is written in such a way that you can just about see the author smiling. The joy that comes forth while we are working together through the assignments and preparations is amazing.”

-O.M.

“Thank you so much 7Sisters!! Having a BLAST teaching this class with 13 students this semester!! :)” -K.W.

“…my dd’s hybrid school used 7Sisters speech & it was a great class for her. I liked how it was a very practical curriculum & it had projects that were mostly focused on public speaking type topics that most adults are called on to do at one time or another, even if they don’t use public speaking in the workplace.” -L.M.

“We’re doing this class right now! You ladies make it FUN!” -K.S.

“I also am using the 7Sisters Public Speaking course at a co-op and the kids are really enjoying it.” -B.J.

7Sisters Educational Philosophy and Curriculum:

7Sisters curriculum is unique! It’s a no-busywork curriculum, adaptable to varying levels of academic rigor. Following guidelines in the curriculum, teens complete coursework that is personally meaningful to their interests, needs, and goals. Read more about the 7Sisters educational philosophy!