Speak Life: Communication & Confidence

📋 Course Overview

God spoke — and creation happened. Words have power, and this course is all about learning to use yours with skill, confidence, and integrity. Using the proven Toastmasters method filtered through a Christian worldview, students will master 6 major speech types, develop active listening skills that transform relationships, and learn structured debate with biblical ethics. Whether your student freezes at the thought of speaking in front of others or is already a natural — this course was built for them. By year's end, they'll be equipped to speak in any setting: classroom, church, interview, or stage.

📚 Course Units — 8 Units · 32 Weeks

• 🎙️ Unit 1: Foundations & Voice — Overcoming fear, posture, vocal variety, and first speeches
• 📝 Unit 2: Crafting Your Message — Structure, openings, transitions, and memorable closings
• 🎭 Unit 3: Delivery & Presence — Eye contact, movement, gestures, and connecting with your audience
• 🌍 Unit 4: Real-World Challenges — Q&A, conflict conversations, impromptu speaking, peer evaluation
• ⚔️ Unit 5: Debate & Sacred Speech — Structured debate, cross-examination, and speaking for God's purposes
• 🔥 Unit 6: Complex World — Persuasive speaking, handling difficult audiences, social media voice
• 📱 Unit 7: Digital Voice — Online communication, podcasting, video presence, digital ethics
• 🏆 Unit 8: Capstone & Commissioning — Final address, portfolio review, and being sent out

🎓 Grade-Level Skill Expectations

📦 Student Receives Each Week

• ✅ Complete lecture notes to follow and annotate in class
• ✅ Weekly vocabulary list (alphabetized, self-quiz format)
• ✅ One speaking activity or Table Topics challenge
• ✅ Peer evaluation card with structured feedback
• ✅ Faith reflection connecting communication to Scripture