Oral Interpretation (Speech) Instructor: Matt Slimp Grades: 8-12 Spring Semester: June 26th to July 14th, 2023 Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm Oral Interpretation is a 4 hour "beginner" guide to competitive speech. Students learn public speaking skills, acting, research tools, persuasive writing, and more, in preparation for competition on the SMHS Speech Team. Six weeks of Oral Interpretation is UC A-G approved and fulfills SMHS VAPA graduation requirement for students in grades 9-12. Rising 8th grade students are welcome for enrichment purposes, but receive no high school credit. Prerequisites and Criteria: In order to complete 1 year of VAPA credit, students need to enroll in both semesters of Oral Interpretation.
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