ublic Speaking Activities
Have students orally share stories: by retelling folktales or reading a folktale out loud with expression.
Have students give an oral book report.
Have students create and present a first person monologue pretending to be a famous figure out of history or herstory.
Have students design a radio show for the school intercom system that includes: a school news report, live interviews of teachers or students, the reading of poetry, essays, or reports, announcements of world headline news.
* Practice and Stage Fright
*Coaching Beginner Storytellers
Practicing the Art of Conversation
Have students work with a conversation buddy during class time to discuss, one-on-one, a particular issue raised in class. Have students become aware of their ability to take turns speaking and listening.
