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Higher education oral communication unit plans
Beginning Debate Curriculum
Got a first-time debater? What about a novice? Upgrade Your Beginning Debate Instruction with this 16-Week Beginning Debate CurriculumThis comprehensive curriculum is designed to take novices and give them the skills and confidence to excel at debating, whether it's around the dinner table or at a National Speech and Debate Association competition. Aligned with Common Core English Language Arts Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing Standards for grades 9-10, this Beginning Debate Curriculum
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Debate Curriculum Bundle
Mr. Harper's Public Speaking and Reading Textbook Thingee
Dear Teachers,I’ve entitled my first book, Mr. Harper’s Public Speaking and Reading Textbook Thingee (where he keeps trine to make us talk good) not simply out of whimsy but as a means to point out the declining gifts of articulation amongst our students. This book was developed for two purposes. The first is to provide schools with the materials needed to create two new elective courses for their students devoted to public speaking, reading and acting. The second purpose is to give our beleague
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Congressional Debate / Student Congress Extended Unit
Congressional Debate (also referred to as Student Congress) is a simulated version of how our government representatives make decisions that impact our daily lives. In this 9-week unit, students will learn about the Constitution, Robert's Rules of Order, and how to develop an original legislative docket for research and discussion. This unit is a great way to engage students in history, government, or civics classes, as it provides a hands-on, interactive learning experience. Congressional Debat
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Speech / Drama / Debate Year-Long Curriculum Mega Bundle
Introducing the ultimate "Speech/Drama/Debate Year-Long Curriculum Mega Bundle" – your all-in-one solution for a dynamic and engaging year of instruction in Public Speaking, Drama, and Debate courses. Crafted by seasoned educators and aligned with either National Core Arts Standards for Theatre or Common Core ELA Standards, this comprehensive bundle is designed to bring out the best in your students while providing you with a stress-free teaching experience.What's Included:THREE year-long course
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Extemporaneous - Impromptu Speaking NSDA Competitive Unit
This Extemporaneous Speaking & Impromptu NSDA Competition Unit is tailored for aspiring speech competitors who are interested in the Impromptu Speaking, Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking, and Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking categories. It starts from the basics of Vocal Projection and progresses to more advanced concepts as you improve. The goal of this course is to help you gain confidence and experience in competitive speaking, so you can perform at your best. Whether you're a beginner with
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Complete AP Lang/Crucible mock trial unit (argument assessment)
Why a trial and not a test? By the time your AP Lang. students get through The Crucible (or any large argumentative text) they are likely exhausted. Make their assessment fun and collaborative with a mock trial that imitates an actual courtroom, complete with lawyers, a judge, witnesses, and objections (and the rubrics to grade their oral and written argument skills).This mock trial can be used for ANY culminating assessment, not just The Crucible! It also works well with Antigone, The Great Gat
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Professional Communication Bundle
Professional Communication Bundlesee previews...no rubrics. NOTE: Free 5-paragraph essay assignment included on Professional Communication in the Workplace.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Differentiated Conversation Card Visual Aids Featuring Boardmaker Symbols
These handheld conversation cards measure approximately 3.5 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall. This resource is a visual aid tool that targets conversations. Utilize these differentiated conversation cards with all your students, both in small groups or whole group activities, meeting them at their individualized goal levels. Included in this resource are 5 double sided conversation cards that targets the following goals/objectives: Conversations using a variety of written conversation prompts;Conv
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Motivational Speech Unit
Get ready to get out, get loud, and get motivated! With the Motivational Speech Unit, your students will have the power to write their own inspiring words to motivate others.In this comprehensive resource, they'll get to answer the question of who inspires them and who they inspire through giving advice to younger students or another speech audience of your choice. It's an excerpt from the popular Intermediate Public Speaking Curriculum, which builds on the Beginning Public Speaking Curriculum.T
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mock Interviews for Juniors and Seniors: College/Scholarship Interviews
This resource contains everything you need to conduct mock college/scholarship interviews for juniors and seniors. This resource contains:An activity to help students prepare for the inevitable interview question: "So, tell me about yourself."A handout to help students prepare for being asked "Do you have any questions for me?" at the end of the interview.A packet of fake interview application descriptions to give to students. Students can choose which of the applications they are most intereste
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Informative Speaking/Original Oratory (Competitive) Unit - NSDA
If you're preparing your students for the National Speech and Debate Association's Informative Speaking or Original Oratory events, my unit is for you. It provides guidance and resources to help you and your students or team succeed in these competition categories. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced competitor, my unit will help your students craft a winning speech and perform at your best. With the right preparation and hard work, you can achieve great results in these events. Take the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Villain Soliloquy Speech Unit
Are you looking for a way to keep your students engaged no matter where you are in the semester? Look no further than the Villain Soliloquy Speech Unit.This 8-day unit lets students channel their inner villain in a creative and engaging speech. They can talk about a well-known villain and their tragic backstory or create their own original character. It's a great way to keep students motivated and engaged in their learning.This activity is an excerpt from the popular Intermediate Public Speaking
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Wedding Speech Unit
Are you a public speaking teacher looking for fresh and engaging content for your Public Speaking course? Our Wedding Speech Unit is a two-week unit of study introduces students to the art of crafting heartfelt and memorable speeches for special occasions, such weddings. Through a combination of public speaking skills and creative writing exercises, your students will learn how to craft a speech that will leave a lasting impression on their audience. Whether they've never attended a wedding befo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teaching Communication- Unit on Communicating Effectively for Middle/High School
Teach middle and high school students the skills to communicate effectively with others through the lens of self-respect. Students will learn to determine their own boundaries and comfort levels for communication. The unit includes six lessons that teach building self-respect as well as nine additional lessons that support with communication such as setting safe boundaries, advocating for themselves and their peers, and communicating over online platforms. The activities include interactive stru
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Greatest Speech Research & Analysis Unit
Looking for a way to engage your students in critical thinking about public speaking? Look no further! Our week-long unit where students research and analyze what they consider to be "The Greatest Speech of All Time" is just what you need. This product includes lesson plans, a rubric, and an overview to guide your students through the process of writing an analysis paper using academic M.L.A. format. Your students will have the opportunity to explore the essential question, "What do you consider
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Awards Ceremony Speech Unit
This 8-day Awards Ceremony Speech Unit (which can easily be expanded into two weeks) allows students to become their most dramatic (as if they needed encouragement :) as they write their own award acceptance speech. Starting with an example from actress Viola Davis, students received additional guidance using a rubric and engage creatively with the speech writing process. This activity will keep students engaged even if it's towards the end of the semester and it's an excerpt from my popular Int
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Diction Unit
Are you a drama teacher looking to help your students improve the clarity of their vocal delivery skills? Our Diction Unit is here to help!Aligned with National Core Arts Standards, this one week-long unit offers a range of exercises to help students strengthen their breath control, improve their articulation, and polish their pronunciation. And with the option to perform an informal poetry performance individually, in pairs, or in small groups, this unit is highly adaptable to the needs of your
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Tag Team Shakespeare(from Mr. Harper Makes Us Speak & Read Totally Good... er)
Tag Team Shakespeare
(from Mr. Harper makes Us Speak and Read Totally Good... er)
Common Core Standards:
SL.6.6. SL.7.6. SL 8.6. SL 9-10.6 SL 11-12.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
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As a last resort, I offer this project up to any of you who desperately want to get some Shakespeare into your class, but you don’t have the students with the aptitude for In Love With Shakespeare or you have too man
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Guest judge script (mock trial AP Lang./Crucible resource)
This product is meant to be used in conjunction with the mock trial bundle for AP Lang. or American Lit. (English III). It is the judge's script. Other products in the bundle include: - Mock trial manual and court procedures - Prosecution and Defense oral arguments (scripts) with student sample- Written trial brief (written argument)To make the most of your classroom trial, it's enjoyable (and fun!) to invite in a guest judge--a counselor, principal, other teacher, or community member to oversee
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Complete AP Lang/Crucible mock trial unit (argument assessment)
Oral argument script (mock trial prosecution/defense AP Lang/Crucible resource)
These trial scripts can be used for ANY assignment, not just The Crucible! It also works well with Antigone, The Great Gatsby, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and a number of other works of literature. I have also used it successfully with Serial and other true crime stories.The point is to be able to prosecute or defend a character or person with arguments and evidence.To make the best use of this resource, combine in a bundle with:〆 Mock Trial manual〆 Judge's script and court procedures〆 W
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Complete AP Lang/Crucible mock trial unit (argument assessment)
Conversation Lesson Plan on Cooking with Activities and Material
Looking for activities to develop speaking skills? This product includes material for adults or High school students. Really useful to teach vocabulary and to work on conversation and oral discussions. You will find:- A detailed plan for teachers- Slides- Video trailer- Cards- Vocabulary lists---------------------------------------------Other resources you might like...Conversation Lesson Plan on Films and MoviesConversation Lesson Plan on LaughterConversation Lesson Plan on Love and Relationshi
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Creating Empathy through Video Games Mini Unit (Social Emotional Learning)
Video games are ingrained in youth culture. This mini unit draws on students' affinity for video games and encourages them to see video games as a tool for driving positive change in the world. This unit provides links to various articles and videos for students to analyze and reference in preparation for the final project of "creating their own empathy-based video game". Most students are unable to create an entire video game, so I have included other final project options which are similar in
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Global Advocacy Speech with Learning Modules
Assignment description and rubric for a global advocacy speech. The document also contains four learning modules with videos and discussion questions.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Lesson plan: Learning key phrases for discussion 2022
This is a lesson plan generated for my English as a second language students. The learning goal for the lesson was to learn 10 key phrases used in discussion. The word file comprises of a front page with teacher instructions, and then three pages that you as a teacher should hand out to your students. It included an example dialogue that makes it easier to understand what they should do in their pair writing task.Good luck!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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