Public Speaking Synthesis Essay

Speaking in class has always been heavily debated throughout all of public education history. Evidently it is beneficial for all students to learn public speaking and presentation skills. It is crucial in the job market of today to be able to give public presentations and to be able to share opinions in a work environment. It is also very beneficial in social situations to be able to speak up and communicate with family, friends and strangers. Even though many people do not support this because they are introverts and are not comfortable speaking in front of many people, there are countless skills that can be learned by conquering these fears. Students should speak and present in front of a class to develop skills and traits for their social life and careers. The first, of many reasons why students should be required to speak in front of the class, is that they need to be prepared for advances in an education and careers. USA Today said, “Forty-one percent of employers say the young people they’re looking to hire lack this skill. Given this generation has grown up in a world where digital communication is the norm, it’s not surprising that some may struggle with more traditional ways of sharing information.”(Source 4). When being interviewed for a job or starting a career, being able to …show more content…
Jessica Lahey said that just because someone is an introvert, doesn’t mean they should be excused from social situations in school (Source 5). School is an opportunity for students to gain more social skills, so they should use it to their advantage. People need to be able to stand up for themselves and speaking in front of class will help them learn how to do this. Lahey also said that people need to be able to communicate with strangers and talk to them. By giving speeches in school they will learn to better talk to people they don’t know very well and communicate with