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Colorado State University Writing Center: Informative Speaking HandoutColorado State University Writing Center: Informative Speaking Handout
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Colorado State University Writing Center: Informative Speaking

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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 Presentation

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CCSS: Adaptable
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public speaking

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9th - 10th
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English Language Arts
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Handouts & References
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0L

Common Core

SL.11-12.4 SL.8.4 SL.9-10.4 SL.7.4 SL.6.4 RI.7.7 CCRA.SL.5 CCRA.SL.4 SL.7.6 SL.8.6 SL.6.6 SL.9-10.6 WHST.9-10.2.b RI.8.7 WHST.11-12.2.b CCRA.SL.6 SL.11-12.6 SL.11-12.1.a SL.9-10.1.a

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