University of Oregon
Interviewing Tips: Listen and Respond
In-depth & interesting presentation on how to conduct interviews. Includes tools of the trade such as tape records -- benefits & disadvantages of using them -- along with important do's & don'ts. A few tips on how to maintain...
Buck Institute
Buck Institute for Education: Presentation Rubric K 2
[Free Registration/Login Required] This rubric helps with guiding and assessing K-2 students in giving a presentation. It is aligned with CCSS, but also can be used in non-CCSS settings. It is clear, concrete, and student-friendly, and...
Other
Conducting the Information Interview
This site provided by San Jose State University is a 7-module tutorial on how to conduct an information interview.
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: English: Formal and Informal Speaking Quiz [Pdf]
Assess the differences between formal and informal speech. Three levels of difficulty with answers provided.
College Grad
College Grad: Phone Interviewing Success
This is a very extensive site that deals with the different types of phone interviews. It gives a good amount of advice on different aspects of the phone interviewing process. Click on the Blue Topic at the bottom of the page for more...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Introducing Practical Speaking Skills
If you really speak WELL, people will love to listen! In this lesson, students will practice routines to help them speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly. Teaching this in the first weeks of school sets...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Listen to and Follow Directions: Day 2
One important aspect of the common core is to prepare students to be able to participate in conversations and contribute accurate and relevant information. In this lesson, students listening skills will evolve as they translate verbal...
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Listening for Specific Information
This tutorial presents a video, factsheets, and worksheets for learning how to listen for and understand information. It looks at how to handle different situations, e.g., arranging a delivery, asking questions about a product before...
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: Speaking and Listening: Formal and Informal Speaking
This Skillswise site focuses on formal and informal speaking. Included are a video about how to decide whether to use formal or informal speech, fact sheets and worksheets for instruction. The Skillswise sites from BBC are geared to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Communicating at Work
In this interactive lesson, students will learn the importance of interpersonal communication skills, listening skills, and making a good impression. Students will gather information through reading, activities, and video excerpts from...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: How to Give an Academic Talk [Pdf]
The Awful Academic Talk and the Principles of Effective Talks are discussed and outlined with suggestions for a more interesting speech delivery. This was originally directed to those making academic presentations at a university or...
Other
Wake Forest University: Career Services: Preparing for an Interview
Wake Forest University lists some tips for before, during, and after a job interview to help you better prepare.
Other
Fpc of St. Louis: Interview Strategies
A complete overview of proper preparation for a job interview. It discusses appropriate dress, preparing your questions and how to close the interview.
Other
Interview Network/the Interview Success Plan
Comprehensive interview site. Includes 7 steps to job interview success including preparing for the interview. Sample job interview questions and mock job interviews as well as interview questions by job function. CSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6
Other
Net Inc Technologies: Subsidiary Motions and Functions
Very clear explanation of subsidiary motions and how they are used in a meeting from NetInc Technologies. Contains a good deal of information in an easy-to-read format.
Other
Tonya Skinner: Job Interview Scoring Rubric
This site presents a scoring rubric for job interviews. Topics included are First Impressions, presentation, personal attributes, general attitude, personal appearance and responses.
Other
No Train, No Gain: Scribbling With Purpose
This site is provided for by No Train, No Gain. The Omaha World-Herald writing coach explains the whole notetaking process, and gives tips for successful notetaking while interviewing. Be sure to view the links at the end of the article...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Presentations: Coordination and Subordination Power Point
A PowerPoint slide explaining the use of coordinate and subordinate conjunctions to join clauses. Questions that may be found on standardized tests are included.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Appropriate Words or Expressions in Context Power Point
Learn about using context clues to find the most appropriate word choice in a specific context. Practice identifying correct word choices in questions that could be found on standardized tests.
Other
Beginning Reporting: The Art of News Interviewing Part 2
Reporter Jim Hall continues his suggestions for making the most of interviewing opportunities.
Other
Beginning Reporting: The Art of News Interviewing Part 1
Veteran reporter Jim Hall offers ten suggestions for getting the most from an interview with a news source.
Other
Live Career: Proper Phone Interview Etiquette Can Propel You to the Next Step
Although targeted at those doing phone interviews as part of a job search, the etiquette tips in this article would serve a journalist well. Focus on contact, follow-up, and how to seem organized and prepared.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Being a Good Listener Is Hard Work
"As a speaker, there are several things you can look for to determine if your message is being received. On the flip side, these are good characteristics to have when you are the listener." This article gives some startling statistics...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Developing, Writing, and Evaluating Persuasive Speeches
Contains plans for four lessons that teach students how to make and present strong persuasive speeches. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment...