Delivery and Presentation Skills
Learning goals:
– To teach students the importance of effective delivery and presentation skills in public speaking.
– To help students develop techniques for improving their vocal and non-verbal communication.
Resources:
– Whiteboard and markers
– Handouts with tips for delivery and presentation
– Access to a computer for video examples
– Timer or stopwatch
Learning activities:
Introduction (10 minutes):
Welcome the students and remind them of the previous lessons on public speaking and speech organization.
Explain that in this lesson, they will learn about the importance of delivery and presentation in making a speech engaging and effective.
The Role of Delivery (10 minutes):
Discuss with the students the role of delivery in public speaking, emphasizing that it involves how you say your words (vocal delivery) and how you physically present yourself (non-verbal delivery).
Highlight that delivery greatly impacts the audience’s perception of the message.
Vocal Delivery (15 minutes):
Explain the key elements of vocal delivery, including:
Tone and pitch
Volume
Pace and pausing
Pronunciation and articulation
Emphasis and inflection
Provide examples of effective and ineffective vocal delivery using audio or video clips.
Conduct a vocal delivery exercise, where students practice variations in tone, volume, and pace while reading a short text.
Non-Verbal Delivery (15 minutes):
Discuss the significance of non-verbal communication, including body language, facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact.
Show examples of how body language and facial expressions can enhance or detract from a speech (you can use video clips).
Conduct a non-verbal communication exercise, where students practice maintaining eye contact and using appropriate gestures while speaking.
Activity: Peer Evaluation (10 minutes):
Divide the students into pairs.
Each pair should take turns delivering a short (1-2 minute) speech on a topic of their choice.
While one student speaks, the other should evaluate their delivery, noting both vocal and non-verbal aspects.
After each speech, have the students switch roles and provide constructive feedback to each other.
Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes):
Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Assign homework for the next class, which could include practicing vocal and non-verbal delivery skills at home or recording a short practice speech for self-evaluation.
Wrap-up (5 minutes):
Ask if students have any questions or concerns about the lesson.
Encourage them to apply what they’ve learned in their future speeches and presentations.