Essential Question (s):

• How do you convey information using voice, body language, facial expression, eye contact?
• What part does preparation play in a successful presentation?
• What are the components of a public speaking?
• What are the components of a dramatic performance?

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the importance of voice, vocal technique, body language, facial expression and eye contact.
• Students will learn the steps in preparing different types of presentations, such as research, organizing information and rehearsal.
• Students will learn improvisation techniques as a dramatic tool.
• Students will learn theatre terminology and basic stagecraft.

Skills:

• Outlining
• Use of note cards as a speaking aid
• Improvisation
• Research
• Organizing data
• Creative collaboration
• Effective Public Speaking Skills (tone, pace, articulation, eye contact, volume, body language, facial expression)

Instructional Strategies and  Activities:

• Video tapes of famous speeches
• Speech rubric
• Dramatic performance rubric
• Oral/written peer critique
• Demonstration

Materials Utilized:

·        Appropriate props

·        Public speaking videos

·        Video camera

·        Commercials

·        Scripts