PVLEGS and Speech Content

Which IS an example of a distracting behavior?

• Purposefully moving around the room

• Repeatedly folding your notecard

• Gesturing towards your presentation

• Using appropriate facial expressions to show emotion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Voice means

• Speaking every word clearly

• Having good posture and confidence

• Adding inflection to your voice

• Maintaining good eye contact

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which is NOT an example of life in your voice?

• Using multiple tones of speech throughout your speech

• Emphasizing an important word or phrase

• Raising the pitch of your voice when telling an exciting story

• Speaking in a flat, monotone the entire presentation

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is strong eye contact important when speaking to others?

• It makes me the dominant figure in the conversation.

• It will get me a better grade.

• It shows confidence and builds connections with the audience.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which is NOT an example of effective gesturing?

• Use hand motions

• Sticking your hands into your hoodie pocket

• Move your body appropriately

• Have an expressive face

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Speed in a speech is best demonstrated by all of the following EXCEPT

• speaking at an appropriate speed

• pausing for emphasis

• slowing your pace when explaining a complicated concept

• talking really fast to get done quicker

Which of the options is NOT a valid purpose for a speech?

• informing/explaining

• entertaining

• insulting

• persuading

If I was giving a speech about the history of the presidency, what should I make sure NOT to include?

• my political views

• Examples of various presidents

• Roles of the president

• Process of electing a president

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can I engage my audience?

• Yell to get them to listen

• Be uncomfortably close to them

• Use humor and personal connections

• Make a bunch of unrelated jokes or noises

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

If speaking to a group of young children, I will probably have to spend more time on background knowledge of my topic.

• True

• False