PUBLIC SPEAKING MERIT BADGE (VIRTUAL)


PUBLIC SPEAKING MERIT BADGE (VIRTUAL)
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5/23/2020 10:00 AM
Last Day To Register
6/2/2020 9:00 AM
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Virtual Public Speaking Merit Badge

 

What: Scouts will learn proper techniques and procedures for presenting to an audience. In class scouts will have the opportunity to present about various topics. Learning how to give a presentation is one of the most important things a scout can learn. 

 Meet your Counselor - Jonathan Ryder is a former Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Camp Yawgoog staff (Sandy Beach, Rah Rah!!!).   He is a currently a Cubmaster and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, the father of a Cub Scout.  Outside of Scouting, Jonathan is a Librarian and Research Teacher for the Providence School Department.  In his alleged free time, he is active with the Pawtuxet Rangers, and (as would be expected of a librarian) really enjoys a good book.

WHO: Open to all Scouts BSA members.

HOW:  This Merit Badge will be taught in a virtual classroom. The class has a capacity of 15 Scouts. Small classroom size provides all students with the opportunity to share and interact with the counselors and other Scouts. Scouts should be prepared to be challenged and to join the conversation! Participants who do not engage with the class may not receive credit for the badge. Scouts must be prompt for all badge sessions. Late participants may not receive credit for all requirements. Scouts must use a device with video to access this class.

Before beginning work on any merit badge, scouts are to have a discussion with their unit leader regarding the specific badge and counselor.

WHEN: This class will be held virtually over four sessions:

June 2, 2020 5:00PM-6:30PM EST.

June 4, 2020 5:00PM-6:30PM EST.

June 9, 2020 5:00PM-6:30PM EST.

June 11, 2020 5:00PM-6:30PM EST.

Scouts must attend all four sessions to complete the offered requirements.

After registering, Scouts will receive a link and login information via email the day of scheduled class. Scouts will also receive instructor details that can be used to connect to the counselor on Scoutbook. This assures that completed requirements are easily recorded. 

PREREQUISITES: Prepare a 2-3 minute presentation introducing yourself, and be ready to present it at the first session.

Come up with a general topic you would like to do an impromptu speech on. Be prepared for the counselor to give you a more specific topic to speak on.

Do some research on a topic you would be willing to do an 8-10 minute speech on.  Be sure to research the following concepts:

  • Basic ideas of the topics
  • The history of your topic
  • The current debate going on in your topic
  • The arguments that support your topic
  • The arguments that go against your topic
  • Lesson Plan: Public Speaking

    Prerequisites

  • Prepare a 3 to 2 minute intro of self 
  • Come up with a general topic you would like to do an impromptu speech on, and submit it ahead of time.  Be prepared for the counselor to give you a more specific topic to speak on.
  • Do some research on a topic you would be willing to do an 8-10 minute speech on.  Be sure to research the following concepts:
    • Basic ideas of the topics
    • The history of your topic
    • The current debate going on in your topic
    • The arguments that support your topic
    • The arguments that go against your topic
  • Session 1

    Scouts perform the requirement for 1.

    Counselor goes over the basic mechanics of public speaking.

    HW: Prepare a 3 to 5 minute talk on topic of choice.  Rehearse at home

    Scouts give counselor an idea of what they are interested in

     

    Session 2

    Give talk for 2.

    Counselor gives exact topic for 3 and allows scouts quick time to prepare and deliver

    HW prepare for requirement 4 (I'm not sure how this will work.... in my class, it takes students a good part of the semester to prepare that)

     

    Session 3

    Complete 4

     

    Session 4

    Complete 5

Cost
$20.00 per Participant

 

NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

223 Scituate Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921

Phone/Fax:401.351.8700
info@narragansettbsa.org
 

 

CAMP YAWGOOG 

 

61 Camp Yawgoog Rd
Rockville, RI 02873

 

campyawgoog@scouting.org