Public Speaking 1

GLOW Club Lesson Plan

Title: Public Speaking 1
Time: 1 hour		Materials: blackboard, chalk, video (if possible)
Competency: Learning Objective(s): Students will understand what public speaking is and why it is important. Students will understand how to connect with the audience when giving a speech.
Time & Materials	Instructional Sequence:
Time: 5-10 minutes Materials: Blackboard, chalk	I. Motivation [Present the topic in a way that prepares participants and sparks interest.] ·         Ask class if anyone knows what public speaking is?  If nobody answers, break it down- What is speaking? What does public mean? ·         Ask students for examples of times they’ve had to speak publicly (in class, in a club meeting, etc.)
Time: 20-25 minutes Materials: blackboard, chalk	II. Information [Present the information that is required to be able to accomplish the objectives.] On blackboard, list 4 main types of speeches- relating a personal experience, informative, describing a process or procedure, persuasive. Give and illicit examples for each type. On blackboard, list and define the 3 Cs of a good speech- Connection, Construction, Content ·          You can have a great speech, but if you can’t connect with the audience, your speech won’t have impact. To connect you have to: 1) Use your body- eye contact, hands and movement. 2) Vary your volume- everybody must be able to hear you, but you don’t need to shout. Stress important points. 3) Vary your speed- quick speech shows excitement. Pause for important points. 4) Show your energy, passion and humor Demonstrate these 4 points for connecting with the audience. Ask students to demonstrate eye contact, proper speaking volume, etc.
Time: 10 minutes Materials: video	III. Practice [Provide opportunity for participants to practice what they’ve learned in a safe and reinforcing environment.] ·         Show an appropriate video of a good public speech. The focus should be the speaker’s connection with the audience. Discuss the habits exhibited by the speaker that made the audience feel connected.
Time: 15-20 minutes Materials:	IV. Application [Allow each participant to demonstrate his/her ability to perform each objective.] ·         Give students 10 minutes to write a short speech on any topic. Use the 4 main types of speeches as a guideline. ·         Students may give their speeches in front of the class. Evaluation should focus on the speaker’s connection to the audience rather than content.

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 By PCV Alicia Smith