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Grade 12, Speaking and Listening Std # 3: Examine and report ideas as presented in literature and/or dramatic presentations. Summarize Paraphrase Review

Lesson Plans: Exploring Disability Using Multimedia and the B-D-A Reading Strategy In this lesson, students apply the B-D-A (before-during-after) reading comprehension strategy as they explore varied aspects of disability by investigating rich, interactive multimedia resources. Discovering a Passion for Poetry with Langston Hughes After analyzing examples of contemporary youth poetry as well as the poetry of Langston Hughes, students will use the Internet to conduct research on how events in the world have shaped Hughes' work. Effective Public Speaking Students deliver two short, impromptu, speeches to help overcome stage fright and improve public speaking skills. Delivering a Persuasive Speech Students pick an unpopular proposition on an issue and write a 6 to 8 - minute speech in outline form to persuade the group. The lesson can be modified to include using presentation software. Quilting with Literature Students work in small groups to study a chosen literary period and present their findings to the entire class. This lesson is designed as a semester project but can be modified to meet time restrictions. Writing, Representing, and Speaking (Products and Presentations) Group students and assign a simulation project, in which each student is expected to assume a role of responsibility and fulfill specified tasks that include completing relevant professional communication products to deadline.

Resources: Components of an Effective Presentation or Speech A one-page handout designed to help a student be able to speak effectively to one person or a large group of people. Allyn & Bacon Public Speaking Website This website contains six modules that you can use along with your textbook to learn about the process of public speaking and to help you prepare your talks. Project Presentation Tips A list of hints for teacher or students who are required to give a presentation.
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