Inductive Lesson / Discussion on the Speech of Explanation

By Matty

OBJECTIVES

1. To observe a sample "Show and Tell Speech."
2. To reflect on the sample "Show and Tell Speech."
3. To discuss presentation, techniques, and general observations on public speaking
4. To brainstorm individual speech topics.

RATIONALE

The sophomore students at a mid-sized school in Pennsylvania are required to give three speeches by the end of the school year. This particular speech design, the "Show and Tell" speech, has 4 major criteria: 1) the student will teach members of his or her class how to do something uncomplicated 2) the student will explain something important to him or her by using an object to help him or her to explain a larger concept, experience, or phenomenon 3) the object can be almost anything--a photo, book, work of art, sports equipment, tool, something technical 4) this speech focuses on the important skill of explanation. In this lesson, I will try to stimulate and maintain students' interest in the introductory class to public speaking by using the advice of Carol Weinstein, author of Secondary Classroom Management, in her chapter "Managing Recitations and Discussions." In this lesson, I will use novelty and audiovisual equipment. Then, through critiques and discussion, I will engage students by "mak[ing] room for personal knowledge and experience" (Secondary Classroom Management 211).

PROCEDURE

1. Introduce the lesson plan for the period: a) observe sample speech b) critique/discuss the sample speech c) maintain general discussion of show & tell speeches d) form small group discussions to help students pick topics
2. Present sample speech
3. Discuss techniques, styles, attention-getting devices, and other general procedures used (open discussion--students direct)
4. Allow general discussion / questions & answers about "Show and Tell" Speech.
5. Divide class into groups of 3 by allowing students to pick two group members.
6. Direct students to brainstorm and discuss possible speech topics and possible objects to use for explanation

     - each student must pick 2 possible topics with two possible objects

MATERIALS

1. speech requirement handout (cooperating teacher's creation)

EVALUATION

Each student will pick two possible topics to speak on and two possible objects to use.

Each student will present a "Show and Tell" Speech.

SCORING RUBRIC

(as created by my cooperating teacher)

1. Speaking Skills (40 points)

   1. Voice (volume, rate, expression) (10 points) _________

   2. Enunciation and Pronunciation (10 points) _________

   3. Posture and Style (10 points) _________

   4. Personal Qualities (Poise and Naturalness) (10 points) _________

   Total A =

    

2. Content (40 points)

   1. Knowledge of subject (10 points) ________

   2. Organization of Speech (10 points) ________

   3. Logic (Correctness of Inference, Clarity of Ideas) (10 pts. ________

   4. Originality and Freshness (10 points) ________

   Total B =

    

3. Overall Effectiveness (20 points) -Appeal, Impression, Effect

   Total C =

    

GRAND TOTAL (maximum 100 points) _______

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