Speech (Fall 25)
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Course Schedule
Dates: 2025-08-14 to 2025-12-11
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Supplies: $0
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About the Course
The ability to write and speak is an important life skill. Speaking does not have to be stressful. Once students learn how to organize and write a speech, it is easier than they may think. If your student is uncomfortable speaking in front of others, this class will give them the tools and confidence to do so. Or, if your student loves speaking already, and has a lot to say, this course will teach them how to make what they say cohesive and impactful.
Students will learn how to write and deliver several kinds of speeches including an introduction speech, an information speech, a persuasive speech, and a devotional speech. Students will also learn how to give short speeches with little preparation (impromptu speaking).
This is a one semester class and can be counted as an English/Language Arts credit for Indiana Core 40.
Debate is offered second semester. Students can take both speech and debate or just one.
Textbook: “The Art of Platform Speaking, Learning from Great Orators,” Author: Teresa M. Moon with Michele Ganev, Publisher: Communicators Advantage Project, ©2009, ISBN 9780981814131
Payments and the deposit for the class can be paid via check, cash, or venmo. My Venmo is Diane Cullen@Diane-Cullen-14
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About Diane
I have taught at Cornerstone since 2013. Before that I taught my own children (five of them) and also taught at IUS (for 15 years). I served as a coach for Truth Advocates Speech and Debate Club for nine years teaching students the skills of speaking and debating for competition. In that role I also worked with teams to plan and run tournaments. I attended Taylor University and earned a BA in communications and business.
In my free time I enjoy participating in and leading Bible studies, writing, exploring, traveling, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with friends and family.