Elem. Speech and Writing Classes at West Portal Lutheran School
- Sunset Campus
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm for 2-3rd grade students
and
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm for K-1st grade students
and
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm for K-1st grade students
Spring 2020 Sessions
Registration is Open
Registration is Open
Young Genius, Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy is a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited program that conducts one of the most renowned speech and debate programs in the country. We are excited to partner with West Portal Lutheran School and outsource our instructor to the school
This class focuses on introducing and honing students' abilities in the important leadership skill of public speaking, as well as improving their writing skills. In the class the students will enjoy putting down on paper their issues and positions appropriate to their age, and then use the various tools of public speaking to make an effective presentation of their speeches, such as:
•voice quality • pronunciation
• tone • eye contact
• volume • body gestures
As our students practice these skills in their speeches, they will overcome nervousness when they speak, demonstrate confidence and feel more, or completely comfortable talking in front of audience of any size.
Elementary Speech and Writing Spring 2020 Sessions
1st day of classes: Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Session Dates: Feb. 12, 19, 26; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 22, 29; and May 6, 13, 20.
Last day of classes: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
K-1st Grade Session Time: Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
2-3rd Grade Session Time: Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm
Spring 2020 Session Cost: $490
Session Location: West Portal Lutheran School - Sunset Campus
•voice quality • pronunciation
• tone • eye contact
• volume • body gestures
As our students practice these skills in their speeches, they will overcome nervousness when they speak, demonstrate confidence and feel more, or completely comfortable talking in front of audience of any size.
Elementary Speech and Writing Spring 2020 Sessions
1st day of classes: Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Session Dates: Feb. 12, 19, 26; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 22, 29; and May 6, 13, 20.
Last day of classes: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
K-1st Grade Session Time: Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
2-3rd Grade Session Time: Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm
Spring 2020 Session Cost: $490
Session Location: West Portal Lutheran School - Sunset Campus
Congressional Debate and Speech for at West Portal Lutheran School - Sloat Campus
Congressional Debate and Speech
for 4-5th grade and 6-8th grade students
Spring 2020 Sessions
Registration is Open
Young Genius, Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy is a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited program that conducts one of the most renowned speech and debate programs in the country.
We are excited to partner with West Portal Lutheran School and outsource a Young Genius instructor to the school. We will offer Congressional Debate and Speech classes on Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm for 4-5th grade students and on Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm for 6-8th grade students.
We are excited to partner with West Portal Lutheran School and outsource a Young Genius instructor to the school. We will offer Congressional Debate and Speech classes on Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm for 4-5th grade students and on Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm for 6-8th grade students.
In Congressional Debate students will debate bills and resolutions of current interest.
During the course students will learn:
• research • critical thinking
• persuasive writing • cross-examination
• active listening
In addition, the instructor will introduce students to various formats of speech. Students will learn:
• eye contact
• presentation skills
• body language
Students will have the opportunity to participate at various tournaments (tournament participation is optional and at an additional fee) :
Young Genius Elementary and Middle School Congressional Debate Tournament - Saturday, March 21, 2020
Ohlone Elementary and Middle School Spring Speech Tournament - Saturday, May 16, 2020
Congressional Debate and Speech Spring 2020 Sessions
1st day of classes: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Session Dates: Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 25; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 21, 28; and May 5, 12, 19.
4-5th Grade Session Time: Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
6-8th Grade Session Time: Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm
Spring 2020 Session Cost: $595
Session Location: West Portal Lutheran School - Sloat Campus
During the course students will learn:
• research • critical thinking
• persuasive writing • cross-examination
• active listening
In addition, the instructor will introduce students to various formats of speech. Students will learn:
• eye contact
• presentation skills
• body language
Students will have the opportunity to participate at various tournaments (tournament participation is optional and at an additional fee) :
Young Genius Elementary and Middle School Congressional Debate Tournament - Saturday, March 21, 2020
Ohlone Elementary and Middle School Spring Speech Tournament - Saturday, May 16, 2020
Congressional Debate and Speech Spring 2020 Sessions
1st day of classes: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Session Dates: Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 25; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 21, 28; and May 5, 12, 19.
4-5th Grade Session Time: Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
6-8th Grade Session Time: Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm
Spring 2020 Session Cost: $595
Session Location: West Portal Lutheran School - Sloat Campus