Part 1: Know the Skills

A strong speaker uses their voice and body to help the audience understand and enjoy the speech.

My self-rating

Tick one box for each skill. 1 = still practising, 2 = getting there, 3 = confident.

Volume:

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Pace:

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Tone and voice:

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Gestures and body stance:

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Eye contact and pauses:

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Part 2: Rehearse and Give Feedback

Rehearsal challenges: Practise your speech with a partner. Try each challenge and tick it when you have completed it.

Speak loudly enough for the back of the room.

Change your pace: slow down for an important idea.

Use a pause before or after an important point.

Add two purposeful gestures.

Stand tall with relaxed shoulders and feet steady.

Look at different people instead of only one place.

Add an engaging X factor.

Partner’s name: ____________________________________

Circle one rating for each skill: 1 = needs practice, 2 = developing, 3 = strong.

Volume:

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Pace and pauses:

1 2 3

Tone and voice:

1 2 3

Gestures and body stance:

1 2 3

Eye contact and X factor:

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Part 3: Reflect and Improve