Enthusiasm
Learning goals: To develop students’ capacity to infuse enthusiasm into their public speaking.
Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSp78RwcAS4
Learning activities:
Lesson Outline:
Introduction (10 minutes)
Interactive Poll or Online Quiz: Use an online platform or a poll feature to engage students and assess their existing knowledge or misconceptions about enthusiasm in public speaking.
Discuss the importance of enthusiasm and its impact on engaging an audience.
Understanding Enthusiastic Speaking (15 minutes)
Show video clips of speakers known for their enthusiasm. Analyze and discuss the specific elements contributing to their passionate delivery.
Lead a discussion on the impact of enthusiastic speaking on audience perception and engagement.
Engaging the Audience through Enthusiasm (15 minutes)
Use Video to showcase examples of speakers who effectively engage their audience through enthusiasm.
Discuss how storytelling, humor, and a genuine passion for the topic can enhance engagement.
Practicing Enthusiastic Delivery (20 minutes)
In pairs or individually, have students prepare and record short speeches on their laptops, focusing on delivering the content with enthusiasm.
Encourage the use of vocal variety, gestures, and facial expressions even through the screen.
Body Language and Enthusiasm (15 minutes)
Utilize online resources or create a mini-presentation using the laptop’s camera to demonstrate open, energetic body language and animated gestures. Encourage students to mimic these postures and gestures.
Overcoming Inhibition and Embracing Enthusiasm (15 minutes)
Lead a discussion on common inhibitions that hinder enthusiasm and techniques to overcome them. Use online articles or resources to provide tips.
Encourage students to step out of their comfort zone and speak with enthusiasm, reassuring them that the online platform can be a supportive environment for practice.
Impromptu Enthusiasm Exercise (15 minutes)
Use a random topic generator or online discussion forums to prompt impromptu speeches about various subjects, focusing on delivering them with enthusiasm.
Encourage spontaneity and passionate delivery, even when speaking on unprepared topics.
Peer Assessment and Feedback (15 minutes)
Pair students for breakout room discussions or utilize an online platform’s chat or comment features for peer evaluations on enthusiastic delivery.
Encourage constructive feedback and suggestions for enhancing enthusiasm.
Self-Evaluation and Improvement (10 minutes)
Discuss the importance of self-assessment and improvement. Encourage students to review their recorded speeches for self-evaluation and identify areas for improvement.
Conclusion (10 minutes)
Summarize key techniques for infusing enthusiasm in public speaking discussed during the lesson.
Emphasize the need for consistent practice and the utilization of available online resources to improve.
Adaptaciones curriculares:
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