Topic: Public Speaking
Subject: ELA
Grade: 11
Key Learning: Public speaking uses effective organization and specific delivery skills to
persuade, inform, and entertain listeners.
Unit Essential Question: What are the elements of effective public speaking? How can
I participate effectively in group discussion?
Concept(s):
Organization
Lesson Essential
Questions:
How is a definite
organization used to create
an effective speech? (A)
Vocabulary:
Introduction, body,
conclusion, chronological
order, spatial order, topical
order
Concept(s):
Listening
Lesson Essential
Questions:
How can I be an effective
listener? (ET)
Vocabulary:
Active listening, passive
listening, hearing vs.
listening
Concept(s):
Presentation Skills
Lesson Essential
Questions:
How do eye contact,
elocution, and body
language effect speech
delivery? (ET)
Vocabulary:
Eye contact, body language,
elocution, tone, pace, stage
presence, volume, pitch,
awareness of audience
Concept(s):
Visuals and Technology
Lesson Essential
Question:
How can visuals and
technology enhance a
speech? (ET)
Concept(s):
Discussion Protocols
Lesson Essential
Questions:
What must I do to
participate effectively in
discussions and
presentations? (ET)
Vocabulary:
Paraphrasing,
summarizing, questioning
Concept(s):
Types of Speeches
Lesson Essential
Question:
How do I effectively
present each type of
speech? (A)
Vocabulary:
Visual, audio, media,
technology
Vocabulary:
Informative, demonstrative,
persuasive, entertaining