Well spoken : teaching speaking to all students

9781571108814

xi, 148 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references

pt. 1: The art of public speaking. Can we talk?; Effective communication
part 2: Building a speech. Audience: understanding the listeners; Content: making the message valuable; Organization: making the speech easy to follow; Visual aids: enhancing the words; Appearance: dressing for the occasion
part 3: Performing a speech. Poise: appearing calm and confident; Voice: making every word heard; Life: putting passion into the voice; Eye contact: engaging each listener; Gestures: matching motions to words; Speed: pacing for a powerful performance
part 4: Putting theory into practice. Every day through the end of the year; Evaluating speeches; Speaking activities across the curriculum

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