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Speak Up! Four Categories Of Speeches Lesson PlanSpeak Up! Four Categories Of Speeches Lesson Plan
Publisher
K20 LEARN
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Presentation
Year
2022
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Language
English, Spanish
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Speak Up! Four Categories Of Speeches

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  • Speak Up! (.pdf)
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  • Kick Me Activity Labels - English (.pdf)
  • Kick Me Activity Labels - English (.docx)
  • Kick Me Activity Labels - Spanish (.pdf)
  • Kick Me Activity Labels - Spanish (.docx)
  • Magnetic Statements Posters- English (.pdf)
  • Magnetic Statements Posters - English (.docx)
  • Magnetic Statements Posters - Spanish (.pdf)
  • Magnetic Statements Posters- Spanish (.docx)
  • Note Catcher–Types of Speeches - English (.pdf)
  • Note Catcher–Types of Speeches - English (.docx)
  • Note Catcher–Types of Speeches - Spanish (.pdf)
  • Note Catcher–Types of Speeches - Spanish (.docx)
  • Speech Outline Rubric - English (.pdf)
  • Speech Outline Rubric - English (.docx)
  • Speech Outline Rubric - Spanish (.pdf)
  • Speech Outline Rubric - Spanish (.docx)
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High schoolers examine the four major types of speeches: informative, demonstrative, persuasive, and extemporaneous. Groups then select one type and craft and share a presentation highlighting this format's characteristics. Finally, individuals draft an outline for a speech and use the provided rubric to evaluate their outline.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

giving speeches, persuasive speeches, writing speeches

Instructional Ideas

  • Preview the videos to determine the best match for your class 
  • Extend the lesson by having class members present their speeches

Classroom Considerations

  • Projection equipment is required for the PowerPoint and the videos
  • Groups need access to devices with internet
  • The link to the "No-Bake Cookies" video does not work

Pros

  • Links are provided to explanations of the learning strategies used in the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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