Issaquah Valley Elementary – Public Speaking - ENG410

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This semester-long course introduces students to public speaking as an essential component of their academic, work, and social lives. It incorporates interpersonal communication skills, audience awareness, research, and speech writing techniques. Students will develop their abilities as public speakers by planning, organizing, writing, and delivering speeches on both self-selected and assigned topics. They will also learn to be fair and critical listeners, give and respond to feedback, and incorporate visual and multimedia aids.