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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Communications: Methods of Delivery

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a comprehensive lesson on four speech delivery methods and the advantages and disadvantages of each; it also discusses how to make your speech "real."
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University of Michigan

Univ of Michigan: 4 Ps: Plan, Prepare, Practice and Present Your Speech [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
Article
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: How to Give an Academic Talk [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Awful Academic Talk and the Principles of Effective Talks are discussed and outlined with suggestions for a more interesting speech delivery. This was originally directed to those making academic presentations at a university or...
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Communications: Effective Vocal Delivery

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on the vocal delivery of a speech including volume, rate, pitch, pauses, and articulation and pronunciation.
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Communications: Effective Visual Delivery

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson plan focuses on effective visual delivery including appropriate dress and open posture, eye contact and facial expressions, body movements and gestures, and effective visual aids.
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New Zealand Ministry of Education

Nz Ministry of Education: Speech Making

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson focuses on speech making including watching famous speakers and noting their language choice, diction, body language, pauses, etc. This is followed by group work practicing the "hamburger" method of writing a prepared speech....
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Other

University of Tampere: General Notes on Speech Preparation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A general, but very informative website on all types of speeches. It runs the reader through the process of finding and choosing a topic to the delivery of the speech.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University Writing Center: Informative Speaking

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Argument Part 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What an impact delivery can make! Students will compare the written and spoken version of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Included are handouts, examples of student work, and a video of the speech.
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Other

Manitoba Speech and Debate Assoc.: Guidelines for Judges

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This public speaking tutorial features guidelines for debate judges.
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Other

Ljl Seminars: Public Speaking Tips

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides numerous links to everything you need to know about public speaking. Some topics include Overcoming Speaking Anxiety, Hostile Audiences, Speech Preparation, Gathering Information, Elements of an Effective Speech, and...
Primary
Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Fireside Chat on the New Deal

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from Franklin Roosevelt's delivery of the May 7, 1933 Fireside Chat highlighting the purpose and goals of the New Deal.
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Other

Fripp & Associates: Preparing Your Talk

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
General principles and techiniques for delivering speeches. Target audience, materials, organization and writing and rehearsing speeches are discussed along with many more insights. SL.9-10.4 Presentation
Article
Virtual Salt

Virtual Salt: Ideas for Enhancing Oral Reports

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A helpful review of important parts of your report and ways to strengthen it. SL.9-10.4 Presentation
Article
Other

Ljl Seminars: Impromptu or Extemporaneous Speaking

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Tips to help when called on the speak. Suggestions include ideas about the message, delivery, transitions, eye contact and conclusions.
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Creating and Using Presentation Note Cards

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This learning module focuses on learning how to create presentation note cards and use them during a speech. The lesson is followed by a quiz.
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Communications: Understanding Language

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This instructional activity focuses on understanding the language, both verbal and non-verbal, of your speech. It discusses the importance of language, word choice, purpose and audience, ways of thinking about language, venue and...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Persuasion Rubric

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A printable four-point rubric to use when assessing a persuasive piece with a focus on organization, a goal or thesis, reasons/support, audience, word choice, visuals/delivery, and grammar/usage/mechanics. Directions on how to use this...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Oral Presentation Rubric

For Teachers 1st - 9th Standards
A printable four-point rubric for use when evaluating oral presentations. The rubric focuses on the specific areas of delivery, content and organization, and enthusiasm and audience awareness. Directions on how to use this rubric as well...
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Other

University of Edinburgh: Skills for Emergent Managers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At this site from the University of Edinburgh, the author outlines the steps to become a more effective public presenter, which is necessary for business success.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Revising Our Argument for Presentation Part 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will compare and contrast the written form of Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" to a live reading of the poem by an actress. Follow-up activities provided.
Article
Other

Ecg Coaching: Pulling It Out of Thin Air

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An article about public speaking that presents various strategies for recovering when one forgets what to say.
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Other

Public Speaking and Writing Tips

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Over 20 useful tips on technical writing and public speaking. Many different categories within each topic are discussed. For public speaking tips, CLICK on the highlighted CLICK HERE at the end of paragraph 1.
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Other

Essential Training: Public Speaking Tips

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From a company that trains business and professional people to speak in public, here are thirty suggestions to help in overcoming speaking anxiety.

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