{"product_id":"9781942149019","title":"Voices of Excellence","description":"The Voices of Excellence is a tightly focused literacy program to teach a fundamental skill set. Young participants in grades 6-8 can learn how to take their own raw, creative ideas and, using the five-paragraph form, produce a compelling narrative. Next, through training in oratory skills, they learn how to successfully present their topics to a live audience. The program stands as a model for developing skills in writing and oratory, encouraging pride and achievement in the participants' own intellectual abilities while preparing them for a future in a participatory democracy. Chapters include Why Do We Need This Program?; The Basics; The Five Paragraph Essay; Suggested Topics; Exercise to Enunciate, Evaluation Criteria; and sections on dress code, competition, and awards.","brand":"Smoking Gun Publishing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132171141360,"sku":"9781942149019","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781942149019_p0.jpg?v=1763757676","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781942149019","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}