Durham School of Technology – Public Speaking II

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Public Speaking II Honors (10155) This course continues work begun in level I with a further emphasis on meeting specific goals, setting and keeping time limits, selecting meaningful topics, and setting personal goals for improvement. Students will develop greater fluency, learn to respond to their audience, and learn the art of giving constructive feedback to classmates. Creative Writing I Creative Writing I Honors Students will look below the page's surface and dig into the ways that creative writing can convey multiple meanings. Students will learn how the choice of words and the use of imagination can evoke hidden themes that will capture the reader’s interest. Journal writing, poetry, and short story assignments will give students a variety of writing experiences. Writing the Critical...