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Speech and Writing class for 2nd-3rd grade students at Young Genius, Speech and Debate Academy

in Saratoga, CA on Saturdays 4-6pm or Sunday 9-11am Contact us at: 650-563-4261 info@younggenius.org

Young Genius Speech and Writing class for 2nd-3rd grade students class focuses on introducing and honing students' abilities in the crucial leadership skill of public speaking, as well as improving their writing skills. 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 like voice quality, tone, volume, articulation, pronunciation, eye contact, and body gestures to make effective presentations. This class will teach your student: wring persuasive essays with arguments, confident presentation skills, audience connectedness, control of speaking anxiety, vocal variety, use of non-verbal communication techniques and use of visual aids.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.If students willing they will have an opportunity to compete at middle school tournaments.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SATURDAY 4-6PM SPEECH AND WRITING CLASS. In addition, there are still spaces available in other Young Genius 2016-17 School Year Classes.CLICK HERE to see Young Genius Full School Year Class Schedule.CLICK HERE to find out more information regarding 2016-17 School Year Registration.Feel free to contact us at info@younggenius@org with all questions. 650-563-4261 or 408-384-2419 14375 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA or 505 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA

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