W3 · Public speaking
Torch Forum
Eight weekly sessions. 10–15 participants. Mentors from Toastmasters, debate, and community leadership. Skills: prepared, focused, concise, calm—and leading dialogue.
10–15Participants
8Weekly sessions
2 hrsPer session
2–3Mentors
8-week curriculum
| Week | Title | Focus | Dialogue role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finding Your Voice | Icebreakers, stage fright | Safety to speak |
| 2 | Structure & Story | Organization, hooks | Claim structure |
| 3 | Delivery & Presence | Voice, body, pacing | Ethos / calm |
| 4 | Persuasive Speaking | Arguments, rhetoric | Logical case |
| 5 | Impromptu Speaking | Table Topics | Integrity under pressure |
| 6 | Constructive Feedback | Evaluate peers | Reason-checking culture |
| 7 | Leading Dialogue | Facilitate, listen | Full dialogue leadership |
| 8 | Capstone Showcase | Final speeches | Public proof |
Typical 2-hour session
- 0:00–0:15 Welcome & warm-up
- 0:15–0:45 Skill workshop + demo
- 0:45–1:15 Practice speeches (2–3 min)
- 1:15–1:40 Feedback circle
- 1:40–1:55 Impromptu round
- 1:55–2:00 Wrap & goals
Success targets
80%+ attendance · 90%+ satisfaction · 100% capstone delivery
Participants receive
Service hours · certificate · mentorship · speech portfolio path · peer network
Dialogue spine
Carry claim → Light reason+example → Listen restate → Test question → Pass step/floor
Mentor pathway
Toastmasters · speech & debate coaches · community leaders · college/alumni. Commit to at least 4 of 8 sessions.