How to give a speech
By: Leslie Harper
Edition: First edition.
Series: Be a community leader
Publisher: PowerKids Press; Rosen Publishing Group
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781477766972; 9781477767009; 9781477766989
Subjects: Public speaking; Juvenile literature
Description: "Words can move mountains. A great speech has the power to make people care about something that they might never have even known about. In this book, readers learn the particular skills of speechwriting and public speaking. Students go beyond the basics of writing to discover how tone, language, and voice can all work together to convince others to support a cause. Tip sidebars give up-to-date advice on the best practices of this ancient and valuable art." -- From publisher website.
Notes: Includes webliography (page 32) and index.
Table of contents: title: Speak up!; title: Famous speeches; title: Choosing an issue; title: Pick a place; title: Research and resources; title: Organize and outline; title: Get the picture!; title: Practice; title: The big day; title: Learning and growing.