A Reason to Speak
For groups with students ages 11–13 years
Launching Your Journey Toward Confidence and Conviction
This engaging course introduces students to valuable public speaking skills and why these skills matter. Students will practice applying these essential skills immediately as they develop confidence and character while finding their Reason to Speak.
This introduction to public speaking is designed for students ages 11–13.
Registration will open March 1!
About the Curriculum
Designed for
Classrooms with students ages 11 – 13 years or middle school students
Course Length & Duration
4 weekly sessions
45 minutes each
Requirements
Reliable internet access for all instructors
curriculum overview
Week 1 – It’s Not about Me!
- Explore an audience-centric approach to public speaking
- Discover how effective speaking can be a first step to connection with others
- Practice using limited preparation skills
- Comprehend how listening contributes to effective communication
- Explore how competence, character, and connection assist in the transformation of next generation Christians
Week 2 – You’re Next!
- Develop platform writing skills by using a hook, thesis, visual aid and conclusion
- Understanding how to use feedback
- Select a palm-sized prop to assist in your self-introduction
- Comprehend that our actions speak louder than words
- Explore how expression and articulation support effective communication
Week 3 – Write It!
- Practice delivering a speech with clear expression and clear articulation
- Begin to offer peer feedback
- Discover how poise, pause, and pacing supports vocal expression
- Learn the sandwich approach to coaching
Week 4 – Your Voice Matters
- Practice using pause to help make a story memorable
- Explore how expressive reading brings a story to life.
- Interpret and record a short story, Aesop’s fable, or scripture reading
- Anticipate next steps in the coaching journey
Objectives
Students will. . .
- Discover reasons to speak
- Develop beginning skills in impromptu speaking
- Practice using projection, inflection, and pacing in interpreting a short story or scripture reading by voice
- Write and give a short platform speech
- Use a prop to share a simple personal introduction
- Practice evaluating peers in live practice sessions
Included Materials
- Includes training resources and email support
- Orientation Course
- Downloadable Instructor Guide and Student Workbook
A Reason to Speak Instructor Access
$77 per instructor
What's Included For Each Instructor
- Get access to your curriculum the same day you purchase in most cases
- Interact with the instructor materials and our global community in our secure online-learning Academy
- Join in twice-monthly support and connection video call
How to Determine How Many Instructors You Need
Our experience tells us that 6-12 students per instructor is ideal, depending on the age of your students.
Instruction Options
Basic instructor access
Your Instructor Delivers the Training
- Most affordable option
- You will instruct with the online materials you purchased.
- You can show all videos during your class meeting time via your instructor access.
- Instructor access ends after 180 days.
Online Classroom
Packages for Multiple Instructors and Students
- Best option for reinforcing comprehension and creating connections for your students
- Easy access to the online classroom for each of your students for 365 days
- Includes a fully customizable and personalized classroom for each instructor
- Supports assigning of grades and other academic documentation
- Students may enroll in ICCFS tournaments! Here they will receive feedback forms from live evaluators
Get Started now — Only $147!
Instructor access
You can PREVIEW the RTS curriculum for FREE! You’ll get 18 days to look things over before purchasing.
Or go ahead and start today!
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instructor & student access
With these packages, both instructor and students receive access to the online classroom.
Contact peoplecare@iccinc.org for details!
$227
2 instructors, 8 students
$247
3 instructors, 12 students
$307
4 instructors, 25 students
This discounted pricing is good until December 1!
midnight US Central time
What's Included For Each Instructor
- Get access to your curriculum the same day you purchase it.
- Interact with the instructor materials in our secure online-learning Academy
- Coaching with Success, a self-paced course for adults who want to learn to coach. Find details HERE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructor Resources
A. Upon purchase, an instructor will be immediately emailed a pdf with instructions on how to access their course materials, including an orientation to our learning environment. You will have access to email support or can let our People Care team at Live Chat know of your need. We are ready to welcome you and help you as you help students get ready to speak with our online curriculum.
A. A Reason to Speak is used by instructors around the world—you are all using the same content!
However, if you are interested in maximum flexibility for your needs – choose the multiple instructors and students package, we will preload all content into a custom course for you and your instructors, where you can add, edit or delete assignments. You can even use our auto-generated completion certificate for your students!
A. YES! They are found in your Reference Resources in the curriculum resource. You will decide when your student is ready to receive a completion certificate.
A. Every purchase comes with an instructor’s help guide to smooth the process of getting familiar with our online learning environment. Your purchase also includes access to an orientation course to increase your comfort there. If you want a sneak peek, sign up for a preview today!
A. Educators who purchase the instructor access for $147 get that access to their online classroom immediately.
Those who purchase packages for multiple instructors and students will get immediate access for the purchaser only. All other instructors and students will need to wait about 3 business days for our team to build a custom classroom based on the specifics of your purchase.
packages for Multiple instructors & students
A. Yes, and they can complete assignments there.
A. Purchase Student Access for the required number of students.
A. Parents of students are able to see their students’ work only if they are the instructors. Parents are invited to access a preview copy if they would like to review the course materials.
A. In most cases, we should be able to build your customized, completely editable classroom for your students in 3 – 5 days after the Student Access Plan has been purchased.
- We’ll need unique email addresses for each student enrolled.
- Each instructor will be given an email template for helping students gain access to their course. Instructors will customize the template for their own students.
- Please allow an additional one week, minimum, before your estimated course start date for your students to complete their Academy Orientation.
A. A Reason to Speak assignments can be graded by instructors. Instructions are found in the help guide emailed to instructors at time of purchase.
A. A Reason to Speak has completion certificates already uploaded into your curriculum. You will decide when your student is ready to receive a completion certificate.
General Helps
- Wifi/internet is required, especially for streaming videos.
- Instructors of A Reason to Speak find that downloading and printing lesson plans ahead of time helps them be more confident in the face to face classroom setting.
A. To date, the most common reason for inability to see the videos seems to be linked to trying to view the videos from the Schoology app. If you are having problems, please make sure you are signing in from a browser using this address https://academy.iccinc.org.
If videos still won’t play, please fill out the Academy Support Form for assistance.
Reach out to our People Care team (available on LIVE CHAT on the website or by email peoplecare@iccinc.org). Make sure you include the following needed information (failure to include this information will slow down the process)
- Name of Original Purchaser.
- Name of School or Learning Center, if appropriate.
- Approximate date (month, year) of purchase
- Item of Curriculum purchased
- Your concern
- We will work with you and our team of ICC leaders to make sure you get the help you need.
Still have a question? Fill out the Academy Support Form for assistance.
For School/Learning Centre Groups Only (purchasers of 3 or more basic instructor plans)
A. Every PURCHASER and every named instructor for whom the purchaser indicated at the time of purchase will be given access to the same curriculum as the instructors. If you don’t have access, and believe you should, please fill out the Academy Support Form for assistance.
If you have more questions, please contact People Care at Lisa.McLean@iccinc.org
Updated 01.01.22