Storytelling and More!

Transform the way your students engage with text by turning public speaking into an exciting, creative classroom tool. Designed specifically for K–5 educators, this independent study course bridges the gap between literacy and oral communication by mastering three distinct public speaking genres: Storytelling (retelling in one's own words), Oral Interpretation (bringing literature to life while staying true to the text), and Traditional Speaking (delivering presentations with visual aids). Rather than treating public speaking as an isolated subject, you will learn practical strategies to seamlessly integrate these presentation skills directly into your existing Science, History, and Literature units. By the end of this course, you will possess a toolkit of classroom-tested strategies, lesson plans, and icebreakers designed to build student confidence, enhance oral communication, and meet Common Core ELA Listening and Speaking standards.