DIVISION OF GEN.

TRIAS CITY
Project ISuLAT – ACTIVTY SHEETS in ENGLISH
(Intensified Support to Learning Alternatives Through Activity Sheets)

Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: __________________

ACTIVITY SHEET #8: Techniques in Public Speaking

GEAR UP
MELC: Deliver a prepared speech or impromptu talk on issue employing the techniques in public
speaking

After the learners have finished answering this activity sheet, they will be able to:
1. enumerate techniques which may be employed in various forms of public speaking;
2. critique a speech using a given set of criteria; and,
3. make a slogan about techniques in public speaking.

ENGAGE
Prepared Speech – the speaker is given the topic beforehand, has time to research about the topic, and
can rehearse or practice prior to delivering the speech.

Impromptu Speech – the speaker is given with little or no time to prepare. This type of speaking occurs
during ambush interview and other gatherings where people are asked to deliver a speech on the spur of
the moment.

Techniques in Public Speaking

1. Know your purpose.
2. Be familiar with your topic.
3. Consider your audience.
4. Plan ahead of time.
5. Use non-verbal cues.
6. Remain calm.
7. Practice.
8. Watch your words.
9. Speak with clarity.
10. Know the essential etiquettes.
11. Use visuals when necessary.
12. Dress comfortably, but appropriately.
13. Be open to questions and comments.

TEST
Directions: Identify whether a prepared or an impromptu speech is usually used in the given examples
or situations. In your notebook, copy and write PREPARED or IMPROMPTU on the space provided before
each number.
__________ 1. On the spot, you were asked by the youth leader to share your life.
__________ 2. You were invited to speak before a commencement ceremony.
__________ 3. Before the start of your class, your name was picked by the teacher, and you need to instantly
deliver a ‘Quick Speak’ on the topic you would be picking.
__________ 4. You were a winner of a contest and were asked to speak in an ambush interview.
__________ 5. Being the class president, you were asked by your teacher to report on your projects for the
class to be delivered a week from now.

REINFORCE
Directions: Watch any speech on Youtube/ television, listen to a radio program, or contact your teacher
for a speech to be given. Then, provide the necessary information below.

Title of the show/name of the speaker: _________________________________________________________

What was the speech all about? ______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

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What three techniques were used by the speaker and how were they used?

Technique 1: ______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Technique 2: ______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Technique 3: ______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

INTEGRATE
Directions: Ask a family member, neighbor, or friend to deliver the speech of former South Africa
President Nelson Mandela. After their delivery, you are going to critique the speech using the given
criteria below:

https://brainly.ph/question/6587582

CRITERIA OBSERVATION/EXPLANATION

Fluency

Volume

Speed

Gestures

Facial Expressions

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ASSESS
Directions: Identify the speech technique being described in each number. Choose your answer from
the choices below.
a. Know your purpose f. Remain calm k. Use visual if needed
b. Be familiar with your topic g. Practice l. Dress appropriately
c. Consider your audience h. Watch your words m. Be open to queries and
d. Plan ahead of time i. Speak with clarity comments
e. Use non-verbal cues j. Know the essential etiquettes

_______ 1. You should know the different do’s and don’ts when speaking before an audience.
_______ 2. This helps you plan the appropriate content, language, and techniques to use.
_______ 3. Be careful enough not to use words that might put your reputation to jeopardy.
_______ 4. Always maintain your composure.
_______ 5. Plan everything to have a successful speaking engagement.
_______ 6. Dress in a way that exudes respect and formality.
_______ 7. This is similar with knowing where to focus your discussion.
_______ 8. This is considered a major component of planning.
_______ 9. Be open to questions, comments, or even criticisms.
_______ 10. Do research for you to be more confident.

SHARPEN
Directions: Make a slogan about either the advantages or disadvantages of distance learning. When
classes resume, you will explain your work. You may use the space below or another sheet of paper for
your slogan. Be guided by the given rubric.

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Project ISuLAT – ACTIVTY SHEETS in ENGLISH
(Intensified Support to Learning Alternatives Through Activity Sheets)

RUBRIC
CRITERIA 4 3
The slogan is exceptionally
attractive in terms of
Craftsmanship
neatness. It is also well-
constructed and not messy.
The slogan is exceptionally
Creativity creative. A lot of thought and
effort was used to make it.
There is an exceptional use
Originality of new ideas and originality
in creating the slogan.
The slogan clearly and
evidently shows either the
Content advantages or the
disadvantages of distance
learning.
The slogan is attractive in
terms of neatness. IT has
good construction and is not
very messy.
The slogan is creative, and a
good amount of thought was
put into it.
There is a good use of new
ideas and originality in
creating the slogan.
The slogan shows either the
advantages or the
disadvantages of distance
learning.
2 1
The slogan is acceptably
attractive, though it may be a
bit messy.
The slogan is creative, and
some thought was put into it.
There is an average use of
new ideas and originality in
creating the slogan.
The slogan somewhat
touches either the
advantages or the
disadvantages of distance
learning.
SCORE
The slogan is distractingly
messy.
The slogan does not reflect
any degree of creativity.
There is no use of new ideas
and originality to create the
slogan.
The slogan is irrelevant to
the given topic.

References:
PIVOT 4A Learner’s Material Quarter 2 English, pp. 33 – 36
Rubrics retrieved from https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/407646203741685819/?autologin=true and https://www.coursehero.com/file/53466297/rubricsdocx/

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TEACHER’S FEEDBACK

SELF-MONITORING
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very difficult to answer …
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For Parents / Guardians (Please check one in each column.)

My son / daughter was able to do all the exercises in
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was not able to answer all the exercises the

with a lot of help from parent / guardian
activity sheet

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