Speech for Every Day from Abeka is a practical,
low-stress public speaking course designed to help students develop strong oral
communication, nonverbal, and presentation skills. Instead of focusing heavily
on writing original speeches, the program emphasizes confident delivery,
listening skills, and real-life speaking situations.
Ideal for middle and high school students, this course
builds poise and communication ability through memorization, recitation, and
extemporaneous practice.
Key Curriculum Features:
Development
of nonverbal skills including posture, body language, voice, and eye
contact
Listening
skills and oral reading practice
Memorization
and presentation of monologues, famous speeches, Scripture, and stories
Extemporaneous
speaking practice including conversation, storytelling, and Biblical
devotionals
Introduction
to debate techniques
Clear
progression from basic delivery skills to more advanced speaking
situations
Program Components:
Student
Text: Non-consumable book containing speech materials, monologues, and
practice selections
Teacher
Edition: 205-page guide with detailed instruction, grading helps, and
teaching guidance
Abeka’s Speech for Every Day curriculum stands out
for its gentle, practical approach that removes much of the stress of
traditional speech classes while still building real confidence and
communication skills. It is an excellent choice for Abeka users and homeschool
families seeking a focused public speaking course with strong teacher support.
Browse all Speech for Every Day materials below!
These icons are designed to help you quickly understand and learn important information about our products.
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
