Mr. Reagan
Speech and Communication
Lesson Plan
April 27, 2007
Objectives
 Students will analyze the commemorative speech
 Students will prepare a commemorative speech
Goals
 Commemorative speeches
 Testimonial speeches
 Eulogy
Activator
Students get out their textbook and turn to page 432. The commemorative speech
Outline
Teacher Activities
Begin with activator
Have students read about the
commemorative speech
Listen to a eulogy given by Robert
Kennedy on Martin Luther King. Answer
questions on handout
Handout worksheet and have students
prepare either a commemorative speech or
eulogy. Speech is to be at least 5 minutes
long.
Students will read their speeches to the
class from their seat
Assessments
Class Participation
Resources
Textbook
Handouts
Multi-media
Student Activities
Students get out their textbooks
Students read about commemorative
speeches
Students will listen to a eulogy given by
Robert Kennedy. Answer questions while
listening and reading speech
Set-up for their commemorative speech or
eulogy while having the handout as a
guide. Fill out note cards.
Students present speeches