Speaking to an audience
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I understand what is involved in successful public speaking.
Key learning points
- Speaking loudly and clearly is important when talking in front of an audience.
- The main purpose of public speaking is to inform the audience about something or impact their thoughts/actions.
- Strategies to reduce nerves during public speaking include practicing and calm breathing.
- A good orator will engage their audience and deliver their speech in a charismatic and persuasive manner.
Keywords
Audience - a group of people listening to or watching a performance or speaker
Public speaking - talking in front of a group of people
Orator - someone who is good at public speaking
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to think of orators they know within certain professions.
Give supportive clues, e.g., "Which young Swedish girl has done a lot to tackle climate change?".
Teacher tip
Show students clips of good orators delivering speeches. E.g., Greta Thunberg's 'How dare you' speech or Emma Watson's gender equality speech.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Speaking is a primary form of ...
Q2.What is public speaking?
Q3.True or false? Everyone finds public speaking easy.
Q4.Which feelings are common before speaking in front of others?
Q5.What do you call a group of people who are listening to or watching a performance or speaker?
Q6.True or false? Rehearsing before speaking publicly can help ease your nerves.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The main purpose of public speaking is to …
Q2.What helps to reduce nerves before speaking publicly?
Q3.What is a skilled public speaker known as?
Q4.Which of the following professions commonly involve public speaking?
Q5.Match the following professions to the correct examples of famous people from these professions.
Margaret Thatcher, Barack Obama
Emmeline Pankhurst, Greta Thunberg
David Attenborough, Shanequa (BBC Newsround)
Q6.Which of the following elements make a successful orator?
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