Level 2“Talk Trekkers- Level up!” Amp up Performance and Structure Fundamentals! (Grades 2-4) (Sunday Schedule)

🎤 Talk Trekkers: Level 2 – Confident Communicators Grades 2–4 | 5 Weeks | 1 Hour Per Week (Prerequisite: Talk Trekkers Intro Class or Camp — see below) MUST BE IN GRADES 2-4! If your child has completed our Intro to Public Speaking class or camp, they’re ready for the next step! Level 2 builds on the foundations of content, structure, and performance, helping students grow into more expressive, confident, and purposeful speakers. In this high-energy and supportive course, students dig deeper into their delivery skills while learning how to write, organize, and speak with clarity using notecards — not memorization. We focus on helping young speakers think on their feet while staying organized and strong in their message. 🌟 In Level 2, Students Will: 💡 LEARN - Refine their understanding of speech structure and clarity across storytelling, persuasive, and informative formats - Strengthen vocal control — volume, tone variation, pacing, and expression - Sharpen nonverbal delivery — posture, movement, body language, and eye contact - Learn to write with delivery in mind, crafting speeches that are designed to be spoken out loud - Develop confidence using notecards as speaking tools, not scripts 🎤 DO - Present longer, more thoughtful speeches in a variety of formats - Participate in fun, focused delivery games and challenges - Learn to use notecards to stay organized and natural while speaking - Give and receive peer feedback in a safe, supportive environment 📈 IMPROVE - Receive individualized coaching on both speaking and structure - Practice applying instructor feedback in real-time - Gain tools for rehearsing with notecards and speaking with confidence 📝 End-of-Course Written Assessment Each student will receive a personalized written evaluation from their instructors at the end of the course, including: - A summary of their strengths and progress: - Areas they should continue to build - Specific recommendations to grow as a speaker beyond class 📣 Placement Requirements This is a Level 2 class, designed specifically for students who have completed: ✔️ Our 5–6 week Intro to Public Speaking Class, or ✔️ A Talk Trekkers Public Speaking Camp **Even if your child has taken public speaking elsewhere, they will be still be required to start at Level 1 — our approach, curriculum, and techniques are unique and carefully scaffolded. Not sure which class your child took? Reach out and we’ll be happy to confirm! 🎓 Showcase Night At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to sign up for our themed Showcase Night — a celebratory, low-pressure event where they get to shine for family and friends!