Public Speaking

Introduction

Public Speaking can be pretty scary at first!!!

Public speaking is scary: Here's how to get over your fear – Quill.com Blog

...But learning how to do it well can make you feel a lot more confident!

During this WebQuest you will discover what makes a good public speaker.

Task

Open up a fresh page in your English book.

Title: Public Speaking Webquest.

Make sure you include: today's date and a contents page entry.

Process

Today you will be researching Public Speaking.

Rule two lines down your page so you have three equal columns to make a KWL chart like this picture. (Remember your heading is Public Speaking WebQuest, not KWL)
Put the subheadings at the top of each column (What i Know, What I Want to Know, What I Learned)
In the "What I Know" column write down everything you know about public speaking. This Could be:
1. What you think good public speaking looks and sounds like.
2. What is difficult or easy about public speaking.
3. Any experience you have with public speaking.
In the "What I Want to Know" column list anything you are unsure about or need to learn more about. This could be:
1. Anything that you are frightened or unsure of.
2. Skills you think you need to work on.
Open a web browser and research public speaking, while you are doing this list anything new in the "What I Learned" column. Try to find information that will help you be a successful public speaker.
Highlight or underline the top 3-5 tips for public speaking.

Here are some links to start you off: