- Thumbnail
-
- Course name
-
Public Speaking - Basics for Life with Monica Cincotta
- Category
-
Speech & Communication
- Grade
-
Middle School
- Semester
-
Recorded
- Summary
-

Instructor Access (optional grading support) is available for this course, for $30!
Worried about your History class presentation? Anxious about reciting a famous poem? Nervous to share a PowerPoint about your family? Randomly chosen to read aloud in science class? Not sure how to demonstrate a skill for younger students? No problem! With practice, you can overcome stressful feelings and confidently prepare for public presentations. In this course, you will develop the tools of public speaking basics and become more comfortable speaking and/or performing in front of others.
Instructor: Monica Cincotta
Course Description: This is a graded elective course for middle school students. Students are required, according to their ability, to make different types of presentations, such as demonstrations, illustrative talks, recitation, and more. A score sheet will be used and calculated for all presentations. Students will be scored on their own merit. Most presentations will be about 5-8 minutes and given live to an audience of family and friends; some presentations are to be recorded by design. Students will prepare and present 4 major presentations and complete 2 quizzes.
Note: For students who use Instructor Access for grading speeches- all presentations will need to be recorded in video format. Specific directions are given with assignments.
Course materials: There is no textbook. Materials are dependent on the type of presentation. Some may require props or poster boards. Some may utilize a slide show program like Microsoft PowerPoint. Index cards are recommended for organization of speech content.
- Course name
-
Public Speaking - Basics for Life with Monica Cincotta
- Instructor
-
Monica Cincotta
- Semester
-
Recorded
- Category
-
Speech & Communication
- Grade levels
-
Middle School
- Start time
-
January 9th, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET
- Course type
-
Recorded, free with subscription
- Relative due dates
- Enhanced quiz security
- Enhanced assignment security
- This material is only to be used for its intended purpose by active subscribers of Homeschool Connections or purchasers of the course. Any other use without explicit permission is in violation of the seventh commandment, and in violation of US and International copyright laws.
- You may print or download to your own storage extracts for your personal homeschool and non-commercial use only. Use for homeschool co-ops is permitted after contacting customer support and receiving written permission from Homeschool Connections.
- Upon completion of the course, you must delete all copies of course materials from any storage on which you saved permissible extracts.
Special notes
It would be most helpful if students do each presentation in front of a live audience of family members or friends who could also give constructive criticism to help the student improve his/her public speaking skills.
Duration
Prerequisites
none
Suggested grade level
Suggested credit
Outline
Course Outline: A balance of class lectures and student presentations. This course includes 5 recorded lectures pertaining to the topic and presentation styles. The varied presentations may each take 1-2 weeks to prepare and then present. The course could be completed in 9 weeks but more likely may take 12 weeks to complete.
Class 1: Introduction and Overview of Public Speaking
Class 2: Basic Skills for Public Speakers and Recitation
Presentation: Recitation
Class 3: Costumes, Props, Posters - ACTION! - Illustrative Talks
Presentation: Illustrative Talk
Class 4: Let Me Demonstrate for You…
Presentation: Demonstration
Class 5: Bravo - Audience Appeal!- Performance
Presentation: Performance of Talent
Materials
Homework
Homework: Students may spend about 3-8 hours researching, preparing, and practicing for each of the four presentations, which will occur about every 2 weeks. Two Caravel quizzes will check for understanding.
Monica Cincotta
mcincotta.hsc@gmail.com
With over thirty years of experience as an educator both at home and in public settings, Monica Cincotta now focuses mainly on helping parents educate their children. Her diverse background in teaching, consulting, and leadership provides the perfect foundation for educating children with Homeschool Connections. This experience combines her vocation as educator with her understanding of the needs of a homeschool family, especially through the high school years.
Monica holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Trenton State College (today- The College of NJ). She is certified as an Elementary Teacher and a General Music Teacher. She has taught music to all ages from infants to adult. She has taught various school subjects at home, in a cooperative setting, and as a tutor. She has directed children’s theater, directed choir, judged 4H Public Presentations, taught all levels of CCD, coordinated years of Vacation Bible School, and continues to coordinate retreats, healing services, and Life in the Spirit seminars.
Although, her children have graduated, Monica continues to teach local homeschoolers and teach piano. She is a certified Spiritual Director and is the Chapter Director of the Marian Servants® of the Holy Family, a Public Association of the Christian Faithful, in her diocese.
A “Jersey Girl” from birth, Monica enjoys the beach and walking the boardwalk, as well as eating pork roll or tomato sandwiches. Her greatest accomplishment is being married thirty-plus years to her devoted husband, Paul. They share the joy of life with their four children and two granddaughters.
Mrs. Cincotta looks forward to sharing her appreciation of music with students, as well as helping students build confidence as public speakers.
© 2025 Homeschool Connections; Monica Cincotta. All Rights Reserved.
Violation of the above copyright policies may result in expulsion without any refund and/or legal action.