An essential handbook to the world of school debating and public speaking that will guide students, parents, and teachers through the art of reasoning, arguing, and thinking critically about big issues. Claire Duffy demystifies and entertains as she teaches public speaking with confidence, passion, and persuasiveness.

Age range 10+ Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for speaking, reasoning, arguing and looking critically at the big issues of today. Claire Duffy not only demystifies the process of debating and public speaking, but makes it fun by drawing on her many years of experience working directly with students, using language to which they relate. Learn all about the best way to prepare, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal, and how to lose graciously. Including tips from the pros and a wealth of examples throughout, this guide is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.

"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

Speak Out is a primer for beginning and intermediate students participating in class and contest debates. It offers students clear, concise information on public speaking and debating. Combining the practical and theoretical, the text teaches students about verbal and nonverbal communication, how to research and present an argument, how to answer arguments, how to develop debate strategies and how to conduct a formal debate.

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.

Public Speaking for Teens is a comprehensive guide designed to help teens and young adults overcome many common obstacles associated with public speaking. Filled with tips and tricks to help create speeches, practice oratory skills, develop coping mechanisms for stage fright, and delivery, this book covers the basics for building and improving great public speaking skills! You'll receive actionable advice on how to become more confident in front of an audience. Public Speaking for Teens covers everything you can think of as a teen who wants to get better at public speaking, such as: Identifying the underlying causes of your fear of public speaking Learning to write the perfect speech that will resonate with your audience Practicing public speaking in front of an audience of your friends and family members Tips on overcoming stage fright to increase your comfort when you're in front of an audience Ways to get involved in more public speaking events How to handle debates with others in front of a live audience Completing exercises that will help you improve your public speaking skills And more! Learn how to master the art of public speaking with Public Speaking for Teens, your comprehensive guide to overcoming stage fright and becoming an incredible public speaker. Scroll up, click on "Buy Now", and Get Your Copy Now!

Offers students an overview of the world schools style of debating, with expert advice for every stage of the process, including preparation, rebuttal, style, reply speeches, and points of information.