7th Grade Public Speaking
Standards
7 W 2a – TSW
introduce a topic and
convey ideas.
7W 2d – TSW use
precise language to
inform about or explain
the topic.
7W 4 – TSW produce
clear writing in which
the organization and
style are appropriate to
task.
7 SL 1a,c,d – TSW
engage effectively in a
range of collaborative
discussions. They will
come prepared, pose
questions and
acknowledge new
information expressed
by others.
7 SL 6 – TSW
demonstrate the
command of formal
English.
7L 1 – TSW
demonstrate the
command of standard
English grammar when
writing and speaking.
Objectives:
Week Eight: The students will identify the
characteristics of a Demonstration speech.
They will choose a topic, begin writing and
prepare for the delivery of their how-to
speech. They will continue to analyze and
evaluate one another’s speeches to increase
their knowledge of effective communication.
Class Work
Monday
♦ Stronge Student/Teacher Evaluation
♦ Intro to the Demonstration Speech
*Complete Intro Speeches – Absent Students Only
*Fifth Hour: Mid-Test
Tuesday
♦ Substitute: Completion of Body Language Video
and/or Vocabulary Review
Wednesday
♦ Demonstration Examples
♦ Choosing a topic for Demonstration Speech
♦ Begin writing Demonstration Speech – Remember no
Questions for your hook and speech goal is 3-4 minutes!
Thursday
♦ Continue Writing/Planning for speech
Friday
♦ Finish writing speeches.- All speeches that are to be
video- taped must be taped over the weekend. Videos
due on Monday.
Homework
None
None
Work on Demonstration
Speech – Plan for video.
Remember…all videos are
your responsibility. They
must be on a DVD or flash
drive and Windows
compatible.
Work on Demonstration
Speech – Plan for video.
Remember…all videos are
your responsibility. They
must be on a DVD or flash
drive and Windows
compatible
Work on Demonstration
Speech – Plan for video.
Remember…all videos are
your responsibility. They
must be on a DVD or flash
drive and Windows
compatible – Videos due
Monday!
Note: Drama and Public Speaking activities & games are part of the classroom experience. They
encourage teamwork, use of imagination and will build confidence among the students. The games and
activities in this classroom are dependent on positive behavior and will be cancelled if not earned.