a statement or personal account where someone shares their experience or opinion

the way you hold your body when standing, sitting, or moving

being positioned or directed toward a particular point or goal

to completely eliminate or remove something

Building confidence in public speaking

English

Finding your voice: choosing and researching a topic

Strengthening ideas through discussion and debate

Mastering vocal techniques in public speaking

Delivering a presentation confidently

 In ‘The language of Change’ pupils develop an understanding of how to generate interesting content, including the use of rhetorical devices and structure to organise and present their ideas. In ‘Spoken Language Masters’, pupils learn the value of public speaking and focus on developing their verbal skills to become confident and articulate speakers. 

In this unit, pupils develop their confldence in delivering speeches. They first focus on finding a topic for a presentation, before building confidence and stronger vocal techniques. They finally deliver their presentations.

Spoken language masters: refining public speaking skills

Which of the following is an example of open body language?

What is the main purpose of box breathing in public speaking?

How many phases are there in box or square breathing?

Which sensation is commonly shared between nervousness and excitement?

Is the answer true or false? You should aim to have your body oriented away from your audience when public speaking?

it changes how you perceive the nervous energy, making you feel more positive

How can reframing nervousness as excitement help in public speaking?

Is the answer true or false? When choosing a topic for a presentation, picking a topic you care, or feel strongly, about can be a good place to start.

Which word beginning with 'p' can be described as: 'the way someone holds themselves when they’re seated or standing.'?

Which of the following would **not** be an example of non-verbal communication in spoken language?

a movement of the body, usually hands or arms, to express an idea or feeling

a type of facial expression used to show emotion

Which of the following best describes the term 'gesture'?

Which word beginning with 'a' could be used to complete this sentence: 'an {{}} voice is a voice that expresses your true thoughts and feelings honestly and genuinely.'?

Is the answer true or false? Research from any source is valid.

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Building confidence in public speaking

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.