A single simple A3 Tip Sheet on how to deliver a remarkable speech. Easy tips that anyone can use to improve their public speaking. Includes such things as: 15 tips on giving a knockout speech to any audience What to do if you are reading your speech Explains the type of speeches typically delivered Important feedback questions to ask Motivation to get up on stage and do it - again and again Printout this tip sheet and refer to it every time you or your students prepare to deliver a speech on any occasion to any audience. I’d be disappointed if anyone does not feel that this download suits. If it’s not suitable, please get in touch and your money will be returned - no issue at all.

Single A3 pdf Tip Sheet for students to assist with their Speechwriting. Includes: 13 tips when writing a speech 25 plus personal speechwriting ideas The two main speech structures Essential techniques that make speeches effective, with examples The three main speech types … all on a single page for easy reference

It is important for any student to understand the difference between the two types of humour - one that hurts and offends, compared to the type that makes you feel good, energised and relaxed, and there are no victims that feel bad. These ten worksheets focus on helping Middle School students identify the difference between the types of humour. The worksheets analyse the Sarcastic Wit, the Nit Wit, and the Clowning Wit. I have found that teaching humour in the classroom is such fun - of course - and it can have relevance to many parts of the curriculum. Answer key included

"I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” - Groucho Marx “The problem with common sense is that most people are morons.” - The Sarcasm Society Sarcasm can be witty, but in the school environment it can be hurting. Teach your students to recognise sarcasm and to be careful with its use. This bundle includes a great introductory Full Quality narrated slidedeck that introduces the topic of sarcasm. The slidedeck includes: - samples from Groucho Marx, - how sarcasm can hurt others, - some samples for students to test their sarcasm detector, and - some examples for sarcastic body language. The bundle also includes a starter pack of humour worksheets centred around the topic of Sarcasm. Topics include: - Irony v Sarcasm - Sarcasm Detector - Sarcasm as Verbal Bullying - Groucho Marx and his form of Sarcasm - Comparing Sarcasm with being Sincere - Plotting types of Sarcasm on the Nasty v Nice scale, and the Funny v not Funny scale … and more Great fun for the classroom, but this pack also relates to the topic of emotional bullying and how some words that seem funny to others can impact a victim’s feelings.

Some great investigative worksheets on the cross-curriculum topic of Graffiti. Here I have used student interest in the topic to explore various cross-curriculum areas such as math, social science, debate, visual arts, and history. I find the cross curriculum nature of these units provide so many learning opportunities. The packs covers the following topics: - Street Artists such as Banksy - School policy on dealing with graffiti - Investigation on graffiti removal products - reading a chart - Experimenting in Street Art - Art v Vandalism arguments - Creating a Tag - History of Graffiti - Graffiti Poetry Response This is NOT a course in Graffiti, but rather a stimulus pack of activities that uses various skills to investigate the topic of Graffiti. Suitable to Middle Schools Students in both interest and ability level. 23 pages in total Answer key included.

Mastering Persuasive Speech Writing (and Delivery) Transform your students into confident, articulate speakers with this persuasive speech writing unit. Designed specifically for grades 6-8, this ready-to-use package makes creating a persuasive speech engaging, structured, and achievable for every student. Includes: More than 20 pages of student worksheets Clear, age-appropriate teaching objectives Professional rubric for fair assessment Step-by-step speechwriting guide Student-friendly handouts and worksheets Speech writing is an essential life skill. Perfect for: Language Arts Teachers Speech and Debate Coaches ELA Departments Literacy Specialists Student Leadership Advisors