Effective Public Speaking

11ELA39 min

Learning Objective

I can deliver a short speech using effective eye contact and vocal projection.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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    The first step to becoming a confident speaker is to have the correct body posture, which includes standing straight with legs slightly apart.

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    After establishing the correct body posture, the next steps are hand position and eye contact, looking left, right, and center before speaking.

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    The final steps involve speaking up to share your ideas and incorporating hand gestures to enhance your delivery.

Practice

12 min

7 questions β€’ Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œGive a short speech about your favorite hobby. Remember to use effective eye contact by looking left, right, and center, and project your voice so everyone can hear you clearly.”

Teacher Guide

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