Future Leaders Academy | Chalkpit Theatre Arts

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Chalkpit Future Leaders Academy

A year-long course working towards LAMDA Public Speaking exams, at whichever grade suits each student. Students learn to debate with respect, question their sources, build a strong argument and speak with conviction.

DebatingRhetoricMedia literacyImpromptu speakingPresentation skillsCritical thinking

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Towards the exams

IPrepared speechesInformative, persuasive and own-choice speeches, written and rehearsed in class.

IIImpromptu speakingThinking on your feet, with a topic given and delivered on the spot.

IIIDeliveryVoice, pace, pause, body language and connecting with an audience.

IVTheoryA conversation with the examiner about the craft of speaking.

Exam content builds grade by grade, up to Grade 8.

Beyond the classroom

See great speaking in action

Optional trips and experiences, offered alongside the course for students who'd like to take part.

The Houses of ParliamentWatch debates from the public gallery and see how arguments are made and challenged.
The Old BaileySee barristers persuade a jury in one of the world's most famous courts.
Model United NationsRepresent a country, negotiate with other delegates and argue its case.
Live talks and debatesHear inspiring speakers in person, and discuss what made them work.

Think clearly. Argue well. Speak with conviction.

Chalkpit Future Leaders Academy

See great speaking in action

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