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In this updated second edition, Palmer builds on his tried and true framework, with the addition of practical steps and new lesson ideas. With new chapters focusing on digital speaking contexts including podcasts, webinars, and video/audio apps, Palmer demonstrates how to adjust and enhance the teaching of speaking in today's classroom.
List of contents
Part 1: The Art of Speaking 1. Can We Talk? 2. Effective Communication
Part 2: Building a Speech 3. Audience: Understanding the Listeners 4. Content: Making the Message Valuable 5. Organization: Making the Speech Easy to Follow 6. Visual Aids: Enhancing the Words 7. Appearance: Dressing for the Occasion
Part 3: Performing a Speech 8. Poise: Appearing Calm and Confident 9. Voice: Making Every Word Heard 10. Life: Putting Passion into the Voice 11. Eye Contact: Engaging Each Listener 12. Gestures: Matching Motions to Words 13. Speed: Pacing for a Powerful Performance
Part 4: Putting Theory into Practice 14. Every Day Through the End of the Year 15. Evaluating Speeches 16. Speaking Activities Across the Curriculum
Part 5: Speaking Digitally 17. Building Digital Talks 18. Performing for Virtual Audiences 19. Evaluating Digital Talks 20. Digital Speaking Activities Across the Curriculum
About the author
Erik Palmer, a consultant and author from Denver, Colorado, spent twenty-one years in the classroom teaching English, math, science, and civics. Before teaching, he was the national sales leader for a prominent brokerage firm. Now, he frequently presents at educational conferences, and has led workshops for teachers and school leaders across the United States and around the world.
Summary
In this updated second edition, Palmer builds on his tried and true framework, with the addition of practical steps and new lesson ideas. With new chapters focusing on digital speaking contexts including podcasts, webinars, and video/audio apps, Palmer demonstrates how to adjust and enhance the teaching of speaking in today’s classroom.
