Speech Tips
Click on the "Tips for Giving a Speech" link below; carefully read through the steps and take notes.
When you are done reading, go to the "Speech Topics" link below and select one topic to do your speech about.
Using the information you have read about how to give a speech and your chosen topic, prepare a 5-minute speech to present to the class.
You may use the Internet to help gather your research.
| Lesson Name: Speech Tips | |
| Objective: Students will prepare and deliver a speech to the class. In preparing the speech, students will identify the occasion, audience and purpose of their speech. The written speech will include an opening, middle and closing. While presenting, students will effectively demonstrate at least three of the speech delivery tips found on the Web site. | |
| Grade: (9-12) | Lesson Login: speech_tips |
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Additional disciplines: Computer Skills Public Speaking |
Materials: Computer with Internet access Paper and pen Word Processing software Printer, if using software Index cards (optional) |
| Interactive Whiteboard Tip: Display and read through the first Web site on the interactive whiteboard while students are taking notes. The second Web site can also be shown on the whiteboard while choosing topics. Choosing topics together as a class will ensure that topics are not duplicated. Students can also use the whiteboard to refer to pictures, charts or graphics during their speech. | |
