Speech and Public Speaking

Advanced Public Speaking Web Site - Choose from 20 topics! New    

Art of Communicating Effectively - Tips on pulling off a successful presentation. New    

A Taste of Rhetoric - This web page is a brief examination into the art and science of rhetoric, specifically Aristotle's classic definition of speaking before an audience. New    

Characterization Unit - Ten lesson plans.     

Debate Deconstructed - ThinkQuest   

Elements of an Effective Speech    

Five Ways to Make Your Body Speak - Learn about gestures and mannerisms.     

Gifts of Speech - Famous speeches by women.

Giving a Speech: 10 Suggestions    

How to Conquer Public Speaking Fear - "The purpose of this article is to help you overcome the fear of public speaking. It begins by discussing ten key principles to always keep in mind."

How to Give Your First Speech - "This page contains the text of a supplement to The Art of Public Speaking, by Stephen E. Lucas. It is provided on a single web page to allow for easier printing. Scroll through to read the full text or click on the underlined section title to view a particular area." 

Painless Public Speaking - "If you want to conquer your fear of public speaking, you have come to the right place."         

Persuasive Argument - Lesson Plan - PROCEDURES: Groups of four. Each group member is given an argument and presents it to group members to discuss and generate ideas for persuasion. Students then independently write argument, defending their position.   

Public Speaking - From the Awesome Library - Several good links.

Public Speaking  - "A guess - you are afraid of speaking in public. It scares you to death. You'd rather face a nest of poisonous vipers than speak in public. Don't worry, this is not uncommon. The answer is to understand public speaking and learn how to control your feelings so as to make a good showing." Includes tips on public speaking.   

Public Speaking Home Page  - From McGraw Hill...Includes information on the following topics: A Guide to Your Speech Preparation, Topic, Organization, Delivery, Audience, and more!    

Public Speaking Web Site - "This Web site contains five modules that you can use along with your textbook to learn about the process of public speaking and to help you prepare your speeches."

Speaking - This site has speaking and pronunciation activities, and information on speaking in public.

Speaking Tips  - Links to monthly speaking tips by Lenny Lawskowski.

Speaking Tips - Very detailed online help.            

Speech Tips - "Your free guide to speech writing and public speaking for eulogies, graduations, best man, father of the bride and any other public speaking engagement." 

Studying Great Speeches  - "The purpose of these free online lessons is to give you a start at improving your writing, speaking, historical or business skills." 

Succeed in Public Speaking - "The purpose of these free online lessons is to give you a start at improving your speaking skills, as well as to overcome the fear of speaking to a group."

The Art of Public Speaking - This site includes resources and guides to giving your speech.

Tips for Teachers - Excerpts from the book, Basic Public Speaking.    

Tongue Twisters  - List of tongue twisters to use in your ESL/EFL classroom.

Types of Speeches  - Includes information on persuasive and informative speaking.

Well-Prepared Speeches - Be prepared, be concise, be conversational.....

What Do I Say? - Online lesson plan for high school.

What Not to Do When Making a Presentation