Ustar and I Speak California Public Speaking Tournament

Welcome to the Ustar and I Speak California Public Speaking Tournament, an event where the power of words takes center stage and the art of oratory comes alive! We gather to celebrate the talent, passion, and dedication of some of the finest speakers. This tournament is not just a competition; it’s a showcase of eloquence, creativity, and the profound ability to move, inform, and inspire audiences.

Date & Time：6/8, Saturday 10:30-12:30

Agenda:

  • 10:00 – 10:30 AM: Check-In
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Speech Contest
  • 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Award and Closing Ceremony

Speech Content:

Age 6 – 9:

If I could create my dream birthday party, it could look like …

Age 10 – 13:

A little about myself.

Speech Length : 2 minutes.

  • Must remember speech 
  • Speech Structure
  • Intro: Hi, my name is ______
  • Credentials: Why are you the one speaking? 
  • Attention Getter: Quote, Fact, Statistics
  • Thesis: Let the audience know what your are going to talk about
  • Body of speech: Give speech here.
  • Thesis: Remind the audience of what you said.
  • A call to action: Invite the audience to try, thank you for listening 

Awards:

  • Intelligently Speaking Champion! Spring 2024
  • 2nd Place! Spring 2024
  • 3rd Place! Spring 2024
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Teacher Larry

Online & Onsite Speaking & Debate coach

Mr. Larry has been teaching Public Speaking and Debate at all levels for 10 years. He has been named Best Teacher and was Director of Education for Gurus Education for three years. He is the owner of I SPEAK California and is the published author of “The Concept of Love.” Mr. Larry’s students have won top prizes in various tournaments. Mr. Larry has been featured in the Tri-City Voice newspaper and has appeared on I Heart Radio and various podcasts.

Teacher Amanda

Online Speaking & Debate & Writing

Ms. Amanda has 23 years of teaching experience. She earned her Bachelor’s degrees in English and Psychology from Texas Tech University. She also earned a Master’s of Education Administration and principal certification there. Ms. Johnson has many educational certifications in Superintendent, Principal, Special Educations, ESL, Gifted and Talented, Theatre, Speech, English, Reading, Journalism, Core Subjects E-6 and Core Subjects 4-8. She has tutored students and adults in ESL, GED, ACT, SAT,GMAT,GRE, and all subjects from Kindergarten to up to doctoral level.

Teacher Mabie

Online & Onsite Speaking & Debate Coach

Mr. Mabie is a nationally recognized speech and debate coach with 9 years of experience as well as a current middle school history and ELA teacher. With state and national champions across several different speech and debate events, his knowledge and expertise have transformed total beginners into top-level competitors. Mr. Mabie believes that every person is a life-long learner and that the love of education and the pursuit of knowledge starts at a young age.

Refund Policy

Following the first training session, you have a three-day period to request a prorated refund by submitting a written document. However, it’s important to be aware that after three days from the first training session, the payment becomes non-refundable, and no further refunds will be issued.

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