How to Organize and Deliver an Effective Public Speech
Channel: Discovery Park of America
Date: 31/08/2020

Public speaking is very important in today's society, and it is necessary for students to build the appropriate skills to become competent speakers. This lesson with Dr. Teresa Collard, a communications professor at UT Martin, will include information on preparing and delivering dynamic speeches. Attention will be given to developing effective organization skills and building confidence in presenting speeches. The organization section will focus on selecting a topic and creating main points. The delivery section will aid the students in developing confidence in the areas of voice, eye contact, gestures and stance. Ultimately, this session is designed to get you started on your way to being an excellent public speaker.

Discovery Park of America and the University of Tennessee at Martin have partnered to provide free virtual learning resources for teachers and parents who are navigating the world of digital education. These lessons are for students in grades six through nine, but they will be of interest to anyone.