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Activity
Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University: Votes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Pennsylvania State University is a well-developed simulation of a political campaign, containing political information and definitions.
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Rubric
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Oral Presentation Rubric

For Teachers 1st - 9th Standards
A printable four-point rubric for use when evaluating oral presentations. The rubric focuses on the specific areas of delivery, content and organization, and enthusiasm and audience awareness. Directions on how to use this rubric as well...
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Article
Other

Ecg Coaching: Pulling It Out of Thin Air

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An article about public speaking that presents various strategies for recovering when one forgets what to say.
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Handout
Other

About Stage Fright

For Students 9th - 10th
This author, Ake Lundeberg, suggests that negative pressure plays a large role in stage fright.
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Handout
Other

Cello.org: Overcoming Stage Fright

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a question/answer format on how to over come stage fright.
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Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Free Trip, but Where to Go?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this lesson plan, young scholars research information on 2 countries, estimate mileage over long distances, and present their information to the class.
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Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Patrick Henry, highlighting his public speaking abilities and famous speeches.