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Learning Plan in English-Grade 10

SUBJECT: ENGLISH - GRADE 10 A

QUARTER: FIRST

TOPIC: Techniques in Effective Public Speaking

TIME FRAME: Q1 W3 (Sessions 1-5)

DESIGNER: Ma. Shaira Alliah M. De Castro

CONTENT STANDARD: The learner demonstrates understanding of how world

literature and other text types serve as ways of expressing and resolving personal
conflicts, also how to use strategies in linking textual information, repairing,
enhancing communication public speaking, emphasis markers in persuasive texts,
different forms of modals, reflexive and intensive pronouns.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD: The learner composes a short but powerful

persuasive text using a variety of persuasive techniques and devices.

COMPETENCY: Describe the techniques in effective public speaking. (EN10OL-Ic-

3.16)

INSTITUTIONAL CORE VALUES: ACEANs as knowledgeable, skillful,

productive and competitive citizens of our country effectively speak in public with
different techniques that will help them improve their communication skills.

LEARNING PROCESS:

EXPLORE
Mark Twain once said, “The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.”

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Public speaking is giving speech face to face to live

audience. In what ways can you make public speaking more effective?

Activity 1.1 WHICH IS A LIE? (ClassIn App)

Directions: Think of 3 characteristics that you have. You need to tell 3 truths about
yourself, but 2 of them needs to be true and one of them needs to be a lie. After
that, your classmates need to choose which one was a lie and see if they were correct
after you tell them which is a lie.

*End of Explore*

FIRM UP
Previously, you have learned how to speak in public. Now, you are going to
learn more about different techniques in effective public speaking.

Guide Questions:
1. What skills do you need to be an effective public speaker?
2. How do you gain confidence for effective public speaking?
3. What are the different techniques in effective public speaking?
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Speaking is important and everyone does that. But what is more important than
speaking is speaking effectively and that is something everyone does not do, but
everyone wants to. Therefore, essentially ‘how to speak effectively’ is the first
‘challenge’ every speaker undergoes before he sets his eyes to become a Public
Speaker. Effective speaking requires:
1. Voice Modulation
Voice modulation is all about voice control. How you say certain words and
communicate an idea. Just by speaking loudly, gently, quickly or slowly, you can
create a unique message. If someone were to speak every word with the same tone
and pitch, the speech will quickly become boring and uninspiring. To be a good
public speaker, voice modulation is a must-have skill. You should know when to
emphasize certain words when to pause when to be quiet and gentle, and so on. It
does make a lot of difference.
2. Body Language
Once you have gotten the voice part down, your next point of call is your
body language. As a public speaker, your entire body gets to participate in your
speech delivery. Gestures and facial expressions are a very potent part of your
arsenal as a public speaker. Stand tall, slouching won’t do you any good. Match
your face and demeanor to the words you are speaking.
3. Storytelling
Being able to relate your topic of choice with relatable stories and tell them
in a passionate and captivating manner will ensure that your audience is paying
attention and picture the idea that you are trying to convey to them. If nothing
else, being a great storyteller is paramount to being a good public speaker.

Confidence is the mother of all the other attributes that makes a successful
presentation. A public speaker who exudes confidence is viewed as being more
confident, accurate, knowledgeable, intelligent and likable than a speaker who is less
confident of what they are saying. It’s natural to be nervous, but to excel in public
speaking, you have to overcome your nervous jitters. If you find yourself feeling a
little nervous before a presentation, find a way to let it go as the audience will never
see it unless you let it loose. Engaging your audience in the presentation is one of the
ways of overcoming fear. The key is to practice, practice and practice. If you do a
decent job here, confidence will flow naturally.

TECHNIQUES IN EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING

1. Care About Your Topic

Passion goes a long way when it comes to being an effective speaker. The
audience can tell if you're apathetic. If you don't care, they won't care either. Even
worse, you can come across as a fake. On the other hand, if you sincerely care about
your topic the audience will pick up on that too. They'll view you as being more
authentic and believable. They'll listen more closely to discover why your subject is
so important to you. And they're more likely to forgive any minor mistakes you might
make.

2. Remember Your Speaking Goal

We've all probably listened to at least one speaker who seemed to go on and on
forever about nothing in particular. One reason why this happens is because the
speech isn't focused enough. The speaker is trying to cover too much and ends up
boring their listeners. Early in the process of developing your speech, identify the
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reason why you're speaking. Make it a point to stick to this goal during your
presentation. Don't get sidetracked or off-topic.

3. Support Your Main Points

Every point you make in your speech needs to be supported with either an
example, an illustration, or facts. When you're supporting a point, it's best to be as
specific as you can be. For example, in a speech about the importance of clean water
this statement is too vague:

"Many people don't have clean water."

Stating this statistic from the U.S. Center for Disease Control is a more effective way
to support your point:

"Worldwide, 780 million people do not have access to an improved water source."

4. Tell a Story
People love a good story. So, if you want to be a more effective speaker, tell a
story. Storytelling is a great way to make your material more engaging and to relate
to your audience. Make sure your story is relatable and relevant. If you're speaking
is about your business, here are some examples of stories you may be able to tell:

• A customer story. The story of how your product or services met a need for a
specific customer or solved a problem. Satisfied customers are often happy to
share this.
• Your company story. The story of how your company came to be. This can
be especially effective if it's customer-oriented.
• A product development story. The story of how you came to offer a new
product (or service).

Of course, there are many other types of stories you could tell depending on the type
of speaking you are doing.

5. Use Presentation Tools Wisely

Slide presentations often get a reputation for being dull, but that's because
many speakers are unaware of what their presentation tools can do and don't make
the best use of all the features. To better engage your audience, learn how to use the
more advanced features of your tool.

As an example, here are just a few ways you can use PowerPoint and Google Slides
(with links to related tutorials):

• Add animations (PowerPoint, Google Slides)

• Add video (PowerPoint, Google Slides)
• Add audio (PowerPoint, Google Slides)
• Construct a timeline (PowerPoint, Google Slides)
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And these features are just the tip of the iceberg. To really elevate your public
speaking techniques, you'll want to learn everything your presentation software tool
can do. Our tutorial series on Google Slides and PowerPoint are a good place to start.

6. Use a Professional Template

While we're talking about presentation tools, let's also talk about presentation
design. Your presentation design affects how your audience perceives you. Even if
you've memorized your speech, give it perfectly, and have the most amazing topic--
your audience might still judge you negatively if your presentation design is sloppy
and unprofessional. Of course, you could use a standard template (the same ones that
everyone uses) or design your own template (costly and time-consuming). But a better
plan is to use a professionally designed presentation template that you can easily
customize. The presentation templates from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver, for
example, are proven, easy-to-use, and professional. And there are hundreds to choose
from--so you're bound to find one that meets your needs.

7. Practice Your Speech

One of the most important public speaking techniques is often one of the most
overlooked--practice. If you expect that you'll be an effective speaker without
practicing your speech, you'd be wrong. One of the quickest ways to avoid public
speaking failure is to try and give a speech you don't really know and haven't
practiced. The old saying, "practice makes perfect," really is true when it comes to
developing effective speaking skills. The more you practice your speech, the more
familiar it will be to you and the more comfortable you'll be giving it. Plus, practicing
your speech is the only way to discover how long the speech will take and where you
need to pause.

8. Work With a Coach (optional)

If you're really serious about developing effective speaking skills, there's no
better way than working with a speech coach or a speech teacher. A coach or teacher
can teach you the principles of public speaking and point out mistakes in your public
speaking techniques that you wouldn't be aware of otherwise. While you may be
thinking that a speech coach is too pricey (and there are private coaches who'll teach
you public speaking), you may be able to find reasonably priced public speaking help
through one of the following organizations:

• Toastmasters International
• Your local community college
• Public Speaking Meetup

There may even be additional resources close to you.

9. Relax!
It's normal to be nervous about public speaking. The numbers vary, but one
study from The National Center for Biotechnology Information estimates that as
many as 77% of us have a fear of public speaking. It's so common there's an actual
technical term for fear of public speaking--glossophobia. I'm not telling you this to
make you more anxious, but rather to let you know that having some anxiety before
giving a speech is perfectly normal. Still, you should try to relax if you can. You'll be
more comfortable, and the audience will relate to you better too. If there's something
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that normally calms you down in stressful situations, try using it right before you're
due to speak. Popular calming techniques include:

• Meditation
• Exercise
• Positive affirmations
• Aromatherapy
• Music

The following tutorials can also help you fight your fear of public speaking:

10. Don't Worry About Mistakes

One of the reasons so many of us fear public speaking is because we're worried
that we'll make a mistake and embarrass ourselves in front of everyone. If this is your
fear, let it go. Most audiences will understand if you make a mistake. And if it's a
small mistake, the audience may not even notice it. Of course, practice can
dramatically reduce the likelihood of you making a mistake. The more you practice
the better you'll know your speech--and mistakes will be less likely. So, what should
you do if you do happen to make a mistake? If it's a minor mistake, don't stop or
apologize for your mistake as that only calls attention to it. Just continue on. If you
make a big mistake, try using humor to diffuse the situation and then continue your
speech. Your listeners will be impressed with how gracefully you handled things.

11. Pace Yourself

When it comes to public speaking, a common newbie error is to speak too
quickly. This is usually caused by a combination of nerves and not realizing how fast
you're actually speaking. But talking too fast makes it harder for your listeners to
understand what you're saying. Effective public speakers know to pace themselves.
They'll speak at a natural pace and work short, natural pauses into their speech. It
also helps if you remember to breathe during your speech. A surprising number of
people hold their breath without realizing it when they're nervous (I'm one of
them). But holding your breath will only increase your anxiety. So, remember to
breathe deeply during the breaks in your speech. If your speech is a long one, taking
a sip of water during a break can also help.

12. Add Visual Aids

Visual aids can serve as a powerful illustration of your speech. Humans use
their sight more than any other sense. So, if you can make your point by showing it
to your listeners rather than describing it, they are more likely to remember it. Be
careful though. To be effective, your visual aid must be of high-quality and easily
visible to all members of your audience. Avoid incorporating sloppy graphics into a
slide presentation. Likewise, don't hold up a visual aid that's physically too small for
those listening to see.

13. Dress Comfortably, But Professionally

What's the right outfit to wear if you want to be an effective public speaker?
Well, there's no one answer. How you dress depends on who your listeners will be.
But the general principle is that you want to dress professionally to make a good
impression. Make sure to observe good grooming and hygiene rules too. Many experts
feel you should dress according to how your audience dresses. If the audience is
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dressed formally, you don't want to show up in shorts and a tee shirt. Likewise, if the
audience is wearing shorts and a tee shirt, don't dress formally.

14. Avoid Awkward Fillers

"Um," "uh," "like." We all slip these filler words into our conversations without
even realizing it. But overuse of these words during a professional speech can make
you sound less than confident. If you can, break the habit of using these words to
become a better public speaker. Practice can help you eliminate these words from
your speech patterns, but you may be so used to using them that it's hard to notice
when you're doing it. This is where a speech coach, teacher, or friend would come in
handy. They could listen for these words and help you break the habit of using them.

15. Use Gestures (But Don't Overdo)

Natural movement during a speech is a sign of an effective public speaker.
Hand gestures and even taking a few steps across the stage can be good public
speaking techniques as long as they're natural, purposeful, and not overdone.
Movement can make you appear more comfortable and help your audience relate to
you. You've probably seen the stiff speaker who delivers their speech while standing
stock still, hands hanging limply by their side. Which would you rather listen to? That
stiff speaker, or a speaker who punctuates their speech from time to time with
meaningful hand gestures?

16. Allow a Q & A

Question and answer sessions (Q & A) are one of the most underused public
speaking techniques. Many speakers just say what they're going to say and then sit
down. What a waste! The beauty of Q & A is that you get to hear your listeners'
concerns directly and address them publicly, further strengthening your case. You
can prepare for a Q & A session by creating your own list of questions and possible
objections that audience members may have (with answers). Study the list carefully
so that you're familiar with it. If someone does bring up a point that you hadn't
thought of, don't panic. They don't expect you to know everything. It's perfectly
acceptable to take their contact information and tell them that you'll get back to them
once you've got the answer.

Activity 1.2 LET’S TRY! (Google Form)

Directions: Answer the given questions briefly.
1. What skills do you have in order to speak effectively in public?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. Among the given techniques in effective public speaking, what do you think is
the most important technique that every speaker must possess? Why?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

*End of Firm-Up*
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DEEPEN

Now that you already know the different techniques in effective public speaking,
it’s time for you to sum up all the things that you have learned by answering the
provided questions.

Activity 1.3 LET’S SUMMARIZE! (ClassIn App)

Directions: Read and understand the given question. Answer it through a short
essay.

What is the importance of learning the different techniques in effective public

speaking? How will it help you in the future? Give examples and elaborate your
point.

*End of Deepen*

TRANSFER

I think you are now ready to speak effectively in public. Here’s an activity for you
to step up.

Activity 1.4 (ClassIn App)

Directions: Write at least 3 paragraph essay about the given topic. Support your
claims and present it with the class. Remember to use the different techniques in
effective public speaking in your presentation

POVERTY: The life under the line

Goal: Your goal is to present your ideas about poverty.

Role: You are a school organization president and is invited as a speaker in a Global
Awareness Campaign of your school.

Audience: Your audience are the members of your school community, particularly
your schoolmates.

Situation: Everything that happens in the world has its own reason. One reason why
students couldn’t afford to go to school is because of poverty.

Product and Performance: You must write a speech about how poverty affect the lives
of each of the students and encourage them to not give up for their future because of
poverty.

Standards and Criteria for Success: Your speech will be graded according to the
rubric below.
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SELF-REFLECT (Google Form)

Question 1: What are the benefits of the techniques in effective public speaking to
you as a student? Use your own experience and connect it to the school’s PVMGO.

Question 2: Effective Public Speaking is an important skill in communicating

knowledge and expressing ideas to groups of people. How will the techniques in
effective public speaking help you in a real-world situation?

*End of Transfer*

ASSIGNMENT (ClassIn App)

1. Why do you think the techniques in effective public speaking play an important
role in your life?
2. How are you going to employ these techniques in a sample public speaking
situation?
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References:

https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/effective-public-speaking-skills-techniques--
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%20relate%20to%20you.

https://mannerofspeaking.org/2016/03/19/five-characteristics-you-need-to-succeed-
as-a-public-speaker/

https://www.acethepresentation.com/public-speaking-questions-and-answers/

https://www.quora.com/What-skills-do-I-need-to-be-a-good-public-speaker

https://slightlyunconventional.com/fun-public-speaking-
activities/?fbclid=IwAR3bjydrcfcOwL7S1e3BYaw32oqOjC2EsLrIOitjjK_tZGSHMV6
H0MZeak0

Prepared by:

MA. SHAIRA ALLIAH M. DE CASTRO

BSEd-18314

Checked by:

MISS KRISTINE ANN L. MANALO, L.P.T.

Subject Teacher