Lesson Plan

Speak Up! Four Categories Of Speeches

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High schoolers examine the four major types of speeches: informative, demonstrative, persuasive, and extemporaneous. Groups then select one type and craft and share a presentation highlighting this format's characteristics. Finally, individuals draft an outline for a speech and use the provided rubric to evaluate their outline.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Preview the videos to determine the best match for your class 
  • Extend the lesson by having class members present their speeches
Classroom Considerations
  • Projection equipment is required for the PowerPoint and the videos
  • Groups need access to devices with internet
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Pros
  • Links are provided to explanations of the learning strategies used in the lesson
Cons
  • None