"Provides the structure and content for 28 speech class lessons, including the handouts and forms needed ... Tested with 7th-11th grade students"--Page 4 of cover

All teachers at all grade levels in all subjects have speaking assignments for students, but many teachers believe they don't know how to teach speaking, and many even fear public speaking themselves. In his new book, Well Spoken, veteran teacher and education consultant Erik Palmer shares the art of teaching speaking in any classroom. Teachers will find thoughtful and engaging strategies for integrating speaking skills throughout the curriculum. Palmer stresses the essential elements of all effective oral communication, including:, Building a Speech: Audience, Content, Organization, Visual Aids, and Appearance, Performing a Speech: Poise, Voice, Life, Eye Contact, Gestures, and Speed, Evaluating a Speech: Creating Effective Rubrics,' Guiding Students to Excellence Well Spoken contains a framework for understanding the skills involved in all effective oral communication, offers practical steps and lesson ideas that any teacher needs to successfully teach speaking in a variety of situationsfrom classroom discussions to' formal presentationsand includes a set of tools for studentsfrom how to grab the audience's attention to how to use emphatic hand gestures and adjust speed for effect. Discover why, year after year, students returned to Palmer's classroom to thank him for teaching them how to be well spoken. You may find, after reading this book, that you have become a better speaker, too.

"This approachable, encouraging guide will help teens step on stage or behind a podium with confidence."—Booklist "A quick read and helpful reference source for anyone planning to conduct a public presentation."—School Library Journal —

(Preview first sections FREE at www.MiloShapiro.com/books) Teens CAN master the skill of public speaking...IF you know the tricks of the trade! Laugh your way through Milo's clever, tip-loaded "Top 10 Lists". Conquer any fears as you EXCEL in this important tool for success. Public speaking coach Milo Shapiro blends core speaking fundamentals, lessons learned from his years as a professional motivational speaker, and relevant exercises from the world of improvisation to make his speeches, coaching, and books more fun than the norm. Enjoy his humorous perspective with lists like "Ten Great Ways To Blow It In Your First Ten Seconds" and valuable lessons on how you can be a great storyteller. Seeing what else was on the market, Milo designed this book specifically to make learning about presentation skills fun! And yes, like Milo himself (who once shook so badly backstage that two people grabbed him), you will get past the fear! Milo is an experienced stage improviser (a la "Whose Line Is It Anyway?") and spent years teaching improv to teens and pre-teens. He has also been a substitute teacher. More on Milo and his public speaking classes, keynote speeches, and coaching at www.IMPROVentures.com.

Everything students, parents, and teachers need to know about debating and public speaking. Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for developing self-esteem and learning to look critically at big issues. Speaking well builds confidence and opens up a world of opportunity, in education, leadership, careers, and community and political engagement. In an increasingly competitive world, being a convincing, passionate, and persuasive speaker is essential to standing out from the crowd. Claire Duffy not only demystifies the process but makes it fun. Learn all about the best ways to prepare for a debate or speech, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal, and, when worse comes to worst, how to be gracious in defeat. Including practical tips from the pros and helpful step-by-step examples, this is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.

Powerful public speaking, self-confidence, and leadership training for youth 8 to 18 years old. Our do-it-yourself at home program for a single student provides 12 intensive lessons that involve exercises and speeches the student can perform safely at home with family - or at a gathering. Gabberz includes 4 pre-written speeches and all the study material the student needs. The parents or instructor do NOT need to know anything about public speaking. The program builds all information needed step-by-step through fun, interactive, self-paced, and effective training exercises that involve learning speaking and leadership concepts, writing speeches, leading audiences, and giving a variety of speeches in multiple formats. Gabberz helps build powerful communication and leadership skills for the shy, as well as the naturally outgoing. Gabberz Public Speaking for Kids, Tweens, and Teens is the most comprehensive self-study training guide on the market today with over 260 pages of entertaining material written to keep the student engaged and energized. Available now through most bookstores and online services.

An essential guide to professional communication Professional communication has become more complex than ever as, with the rise of remote working and the increasing prominence of social media, we frequently find ourselves muted – when we can't find the opportunities to speak up or our ideas aren't getting the credit they deserve. In Unmuted, Heather Hansen draws upon her years of experience as a communication specialist and consultant to illustrate how you can overcome these obstacles and make your voice heard. Building upon research from business psychology, cultural studies and linguistics, Unmuted is the essential guide to professional communication. Through the unique 'Unmuted' framework, it provides practical strategies that will bring confidence and clarity to every aspect of your career, from writing perfectly worded emails to delivering powerful presentations.