Starter quiz
- Speaking is a primary form of ...
- rest.
- communication. ✓
- exercise.
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- What is public speaking?
- talking to yourself in front of a mirror
- talking in front of your pets
- talking in front of a group of people ✓
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- True or false? Everyone finds public speaking easy.
- True
- False ✓
- Which feelings are common before speaking in front of others?
- nervousness ✓
- excitement ✓
- disappointment
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- What do you call a group of people who are listening to or watching a performance or speaker?
- an orator
- an audience ✓
- friends
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- True or false? Rehearsing before speaking publicly can help ease your nerves.
- True ✓
- False
Exit quiz
- The main purpose of public speaking is to …
- ask the audience lots of questions.
- inform the audience about something. ✓
- impact the audience’s thoughts and actions. ✓
- have a conversation with the audience.
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- What helps to reduce nerves before speaking publicly?
- confidently knowing your topic ✓
- rehearsing ✓
- having a nap
- doing calming/breathing exercises ✓
- watching television
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- What is a skilled public speaker known as?
- an orator ✓
- a dancer
- an audience
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- Which of the following professions commonly involve public speaking?
- journalists ✓
- activists ✓
- nurses
- politicians ✓
- electricians
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- Match the following professions to the correct examples of famous people from these professions.
- politicians⇔Margaret Thatcher, Barack Obama ✓
- activists⇔Emmeline Pankhurst, Greta Thunberg ✓
- presenters⇔David Attenborough, Shanequa (BBC Newsround) ✓
- Which of the following elements make a successful orator?
- staring at your notes as you speak
- connecting with the audience ✓
- speaking in an unconfident manner
- having a charismatic and persuasive delivery ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Speaking loudly and clearly is important when talking in front of an audience.
- The main purpose of public speaking is to inform the audience about something or impact their thoughts/actions.
- Strategies to reduce nerves during public speaking include practicing and calm breathing.
- A good orator will engage their audience and deliver their speech in a charismatic and persuasive manner.
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to think of orators they know within certain professions.
Give supportive clues, e.g., "Which young Swedish girl has done a lot to tackle climate change?".
Keywords
Audience - a group of people listening to or watching a performance or speaker
Public speaking - talking in front of a group of people
Orator - someone who is good at public speaking
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