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Public Speaking
Public speaking is an old art most likely originating in ancient Greece where an individual speaks to an audience in order to educate and influence them. Orating, another name for public speaking, involves many rhetorical tools such as gestures, tone, lexicon, humor and emotional persuasion. Everywhere you look from political speeches to best man speeches, there are orators hoping to persuade their audience one way or another. These videos will help you work on your public speaking skills.

Videos


Fear of talking in front of poeple? Watch this video for tips to solve that problem.

Simple tips to help anyone with being comfortable speaking to an audience.

Video to help kids understand the concept of public speaking.

Students offer their advice about talking to an audience with confidence.

Designed for kids, this video explains proper speech structure.

Games

Speech Writing - Follow these 3 steps to write your speech.
News Reporting - Steps to help you write your very own news report!
Storytelling Workshop - Learn how to become a great storytell with this advice.

Worksheets

Public Speaking Worksheets - These include worksheets on analyzing the audience and performing proper research before your speech.
More Public Speaking Worksheets - Lesson plans include exercises to polish on your writing skills before you start your speech writing.
A Closer Look at Public Speaking - Walks you through the process of writing an excellent speech.
Organization of Persuasive Speeches - Learn the key points of writing a truly persuasive speech.

Information

Speaking Nonsense - Exercise to help students practice speaking in front of their peers.
The Speechmaking Wheel - Spin the wheel and determine the purpose of your speech.
Getting Started with Public Speaking - All the resources you need to practice your speaking and writing skills.
Speaking Clearly With Confidence - Become a master public speaker with this resource.