Explore the fundamentals of speech and debate! In this course, you'll learn how to write and deliver a speech on any topic you want—climate change, your favorite baseball team, Ariana Grande, you name it. You'll also participate in spirited debates with your classmates—like, which is better, hot dogs or hamburgers? We'll use crafts and games to learn how to win an argument and speak like a president.

Public speaking is one of the most useful tools you can have—especially as a kid! Whether you need to convince your parents to let you hang out with friends or deliver a presentation in front of a class, knowing how to craft an argument and deliver a speech is key! In this Sprout course, you will write speeches and become a skilled public speaker—like Martin Luther King Jr. or George Washington! We will learn about current events and debate issues that affect our society, such as healthcare and climate change. You'll learn how to speak eloquently about a whole range of topics—from basketball to your favorite pair of socks!