Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Informative Speech Critique Sheet (Pdf)
This PDF is a critique form for evaluating informative speeches. SL.9-10.3 Eval Presentation. CCSS.ELA-LiteracySL.3, SL.9-10.3 Eval Presentation
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: Speaking and Listening: Formal and Informal Speaking
This Skillswise site focuses on formal and informal speaking. Included are a video about how to decide whether to use formal or informal speech, fact sheets and worksheets for instruction. The Skillswise sites from BBC are geared to...
Colorado State University
Colorado State University Writing Center: Informative Speaking
Introduction to basic concepts necessary for delivering an informative speech. Eight different areas are developed from purpose to speech delivery. Look on the right side and select the specific topic you are looking for. SL.9-10.4...
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: English: Formal and Informal Speaking Quiz [Pdf]
Assess the differences between formal and informal speech. Three levels of difficulty with answers provided.
TES Global
Blendspace: Informative Speech
A nine-part learning module with links to websites, videos, and images to use while learning how to write and deliver an informative speech.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Introduction to Informative Speaking
This lesson is an introduction to informational speeches including a definition, types of informative speeches, and topics.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Effective Informative Speaking
This instructional activity focuses on how to present an effective informative speech including keeping in mind the goals, scope, audience, and connections to the speech.
Other
Bowling Green State U: Informative Speech Topic Ideas
This site offers a brief list of potential informative speech topics. Though the list is brief, use the suggestions as inspiration. Also includes helpful reminders and common topics to avoid.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Speech Therapist
Put out by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, this page from the Occupational Outlook Handbook is dedicated to information related to the Speech Therapist career.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Types of Writing: Expository Writing
This lesson focuses on expository writing including definition and characteristics. It provides links to the Discovery Education video: "An Unsinkable Essay," "Expository Essays," "What is Expository Writing?" "Types of Informative...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Types of Public Speeches
This lesson focuses on the types of public speeches including informative, persuasive, and speeches for special occasions. It also discusses the difference between informative and persuasive speeches. SL.11-12.6 Speaking tasks
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Practicing Different Kinds of Speeches (English Iii Speaking)
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] You will learn how to give a variety of speeches, such as informative, narrative, reflective, descriptive, and oral interpretation. SL.11-12.6 Speaking tasks
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Speech Writing
Learn steps from the experts on how to write and deliver a great speech. There are tips and graphic organizers for writing. The final step is recording your speech on the Radio Hotline. Listen to other student writing as well.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Washington's First Inaugural Speech
This site presents the full written document of President George Washington's first inaugural speech. Content includes information about the speech, images of the document itself, and a full transcript of the document.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Parts of Speech
This tutorial focuses on the parts of speech; it provides 6 short slideshows: the first is an overview of parts of speech, the other 5 are for each of the following parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions;...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Parts of Speech: Adverbials
This site, sponsored by the University of Calgary, has good information on what adverbials and conjunctive adverbs are, what they do, and how they are used. Examples and a list of conjuctive adverbs are also given.
University of Michigan
Univ of Michigan: 4 Ps: Plan, Prepare, Practice and Present Your Speech [Pdf]
An outline for designing an effective speech is provided on this site. Steps included in the outline consist of the following: planning to write the speech; preparing to present the speech; and delivery of the speech. SL.9-10.1a...
Savvas Learning
Changing Views of Free Speech
An easy to follow flow chart that shows how the idea of freedom of speech has changed throughout the years. Make sure to click on each box of information to get a more in depth description.
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Parts of Speech
This entry provides links to information about the correct usage of various parts of speech, complete with examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Building Blocks of Language: Eight Parts of Speech
On this website you will learn about the eight parts of speech and the importance of understanding them. There is basic information, a presentation, a practice activity, and a video of a rap/rhyme of the eight parts of speech. [1:01]
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Actively Seek Out Information That Challenges Our Beliefs
Based upon a speech delivered by President Barack Obama, this activity encourages students to check out the "flip side" of issues before making up your mind.
Other
Public Speaking: Using Supporting Material in Your Speech
The purpose of this website is to assist you with finding information about giving speeches and responding to other speeches or information.
Other
Apraxia Kids: About Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Apraxia-KIDS offers information on what apraxia is, plus speech therapy tips, ideas for parents of children with apraxia, events, stories, resources, and FAQs.
Other
National Speech/language Therapy Center
Home page for an organization dedicated to the treatment of speech/language disorders in children. This site contains a great deal of information about speech and language disorders and therapy.