Lesson Plan: Basics of Public Speaking

Date: June 20, 2023

Tuesday

Duration: 60 minutes
Age group: 14-18 years old

Objectives:
- To introduce students to the basics of public speaking
- To teach students about the importance of clear pronunciation, eye contact, and expressing
oneself confidently
- To encourage students to employ body language effectively to enhance their speeches
- To provide students with the opportunity to practice their presentation skills in a fun, interactive
environment

Materials:
- Whiteboard or chalkboard, markers or chalk
- Visual aids (pictures, videos, etc.)
- Handouts with sample speeches or speeches for students to use
- Worksheets for homework

Presentation:

1. Lead-in: Begin by asking the students if they have ever had a speech or a presentation
before. Discuss any positive or negative experiences that they may have had and ask them
what makes a good speech.

2. Presentation: Define the basics of public speaking using a visual aid or handout. Include the
importance of clear pronunciation, eye contact, and expressing oneself confidently. Provide
examples of effective speeches using visual aids or a video.

3. Vocabulary: Before proceeding with the main activity, introduce and explain any new
vocabulary that is relevant to the topic.
4. Warm-up and questions: Ask the students to stand and move around the classroom,
expressing different emotions through body language. Guide them on how to use their face,
posture, and movement to convey a particular emotion. Then, ask them a few questions related
public speaking, such as "What do you find challenging about public speaking?" or "What
strategies do you use to calm your nerves when giving a speech?"

5. Activity:

Divide the students into pairs and assign each pair a different emotion (such as happiness,
anger, or sadness). Provide them with a sample speech or a prompt to prepare a short speech,
and instruct them to practice delivering the speech while conveying that particular emotion
through body language. Encourage them to use gestures, facial expressions, tone, to convey
emotion.

Production:
After the pairs have finished practicing, have them present their speeches to the class. Provide
feedback on pronunciation, eye contact, and body language. Encourage the students to support
each other positively on their speeches and to give constructive feedback.

Homework:
Assign homework to the students, such as filling out a worksheet on the importance of body
language or watching a short video on public speaking skills.

Notebook and Workbook Activity:

- Write a paragraph reflecting on the importance of body language, using at least three new
vocabulary words introduced during the lesson.

Video Speaking Activity:

- Record a 1-2 minute speech on any topic, using effective body language and clear
pronunciation. The student can use visual aids and submit the video presentation via email to
the teacher. The teacher will provide feedback on the presentation, including the effective use of
body language and clarity.