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Are you tired of watching students read word-for-word from their presentation slides? Do you struggle to teach effective delivery skills? Are peer reviews in your classroom falling flat, leaving students with little meaningful feedback? If so, this fully inclusive Informative/Expository Speaking Unit is exactly what you need!
With over twenty years of experience teaching public speaking and debate, I’ve developed this unit to ensure your students deliver engaging, well-prepared speeches. This resource has everything you need to facilitate outstanding presentations from start to finish.
What’s Included in This Comprehensive Speaking Unit?
- 35 Fillable PDFs: Organized and easy to use, these templates guide your students through each step of crafting their speeches.
- Holistic Rubrics with Descriptive Categories: Make precise comments or mark the existing ones—or do both! These rubrics provide clear, actionable feedback that helps students improve.
- Credibility Assessments for Every Source: Teach students to critically evaluate their sources, ensuring their speeches are backed by reliable information.
- Delivery Guidelines: Scaffolded instruction on delivering speeches extemporaneously. Students will learn to prepare thoroughly while relying on minimal notes, leading to more natural and confident presentations.
- Visual Aid Guidelines: Say goodbye to students reading directly from their slides! These guidelines help them create visual aids that enhance their message without distracting from their delivery.
- Highly Organized Speech Templates: These templates are designed to help students structure their speeches effectively, making the writing process straightforward and manageable.
- Topic Selector Activity: Help students choose topics that are both interesting and appropriate, setting the stage for compelling speeches.
- Extensive Peer and Self-Reviews: These reviews are designed to provide meaningful, constructive feedback that genuinely helps students refine their speeches.
Why This Unit Will Make a Difference
With this all-inclusive speaking unit, both you and your students will feel confident and prepared when speech day arrives. The carefully structured resources and activities will guide your students in developing the skills they need to deliver polished, engaging presentations. No more slide-reading, no more ineffective peer reviews—just well-crafted, thoughtfully delivered speeches that showcase your students’ abilities.
I’m confident that this curriculum will make a significant difference in your classroom. Give it a try, and watch your students transform into confident, skilled speakers.
