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Persuasive Speech Showcase

Oral Language: Persuasive Speaking

Day 105of 180
Week 21of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Deliver a persuasive speech with clear structure

2

Practice giving and receiving constructive feedback

3

Demonstrate effective vocal and nonverbal communication skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:1

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”

— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates the power of thoughtful, gentle communication

📦 Materials Needed

  • Speech note cards
  • Feedback forms
  • Timer
  • Classroom recording device (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review persuasive speech expectations and remind students about respectful listening and feedback

💭 Review Question: What makes a speech persuasive?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain feedback process and model constructive comments

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Focus on specific observations
  • Balance positive and improvement points
  • Use kind language
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes feedback helpful?
  • How can we be encouraging while being honest?
3Activity: Persuasive Speech Presentations (15 min)
discussion

Students deliver prepared speeches with peer feedback

📝 Instructions:
  1. Each student presents 3-5 minute speech
  2. Classmates complete feedback forms
  3. Brief discussion after each presentation
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Reduce speech time to 2-3 minutes

Challenge: Add Q&A after each presentation

4Closing (5 min)

Reflect on learning and growth in persuasive speaking

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about speaking today?
  • How can we use our communication skills to encourage others?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us use our words to build up and encourage one another. Amen.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore different types of oral presentations

💎 Memory Verse

Ephesians 4:29

“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

— Ephesians 4:29 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Class repeats verse while making building motion with hands

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Students are developing public speaking skills with a focus on persuasive communication

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive, specific feedback
  • Help child practice speech at home
  • Discuss importance of respectful communication
🤔 Common Struggles:

Nervousness, fear of public speaking, giving/receiving feedback

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence, clear message, engaging delivery

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record speeches for personal review
  • Create speech improvement portfolio
  • Practice speeches for family members

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