Unit 2: Identify Issues and Envision Change When students are given the chance to identify issues and describe needed change, and given a platform for sharing their perspectives, watch out! Lesson 1: Introduction to Project Soapbox Students identify issues they care about Lesson 2: Choosing Your Issue Students refine their topic and organize ideas Lesson 3: What Makes a Good Speech? Students learn the qualities of a good speech Lesson 4: Introduction to Research: Soapbox Student learn about primary research Lesson 5: Types of Research: Vetting Online Sources Students learn about online sources Lesson 6: Structuring a Speech Students learn how to structure their speech Lesson 7: Spicing Up a Speech Students learn about using rhetorical devices Lesson 8: Delivering a Great Speech Students learn about speech delivery Lesson 9: Listening to Learn Students learn listening skills Lesson 10: Soapbox Day(s) Students deliver their speeches Lesson 11: Who Else Should Hear Our Speeches? Students consider who else should hear their speeches Related Resources Introduction to Project Soapbox (Sample) Overview of Online Lesson Format Facilitator Strategies: Community Building Activities Facilitator Strategies: Get to Know You Activities Trauma Informed Practices Exemplary Project Soapbox Speeches
