1. Speaking at a School Event

2. Pass the Ball Impromptu Speaking
One person closes their eyes.
Pass the ball clockwise until the person with their eyes closed says “Stop!” and a letter from the alphabet.
The person holding the ball must say 3 words starting with that letter of the alphabet while the ball keeps being passed.
If you can’t say 3 words before you get the ball again, you change places with the person who had their eyes closed.

3. Think about the times that you have to speak in front of an audience.

4. How do you feel when you speak in front of an audience?
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How do you feel when you speak in front of an audience?
What do you like about speaking in public?
What do you dislike about speaking in public?
How do you feel when you make a mistake when speaking in public?
What type of person is your most common audience?

5. Think about the last time you spoke in English, or you had to speak to a native English speaker.

6. How long was the conversation?
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What did you talk about?
How long was the conversation?
How did you feel during the conversation?
How did you feel after the conversation?

7. Order these fears as follows: 1 (most feared) – 10 (least feared).
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Order these fears as follows: 1 (most feared) – 10 (least feared).
Losing face
Accent
Lack of fluency
Making mistakes
Not being understood
Poor pronunciation
Limited vocabulary
Speaking in front of others
Not understanding other speakers
Speaking English in general

8. What’s the worst thing that could happen when you’re faced with this situation?

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18. Common School Events in Korea
Partnership school welcome
Ambassador visits
Special programs
English camps
Hopeful expectations of a program
English speech competitions
English pop song contests
School festivals

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Your School

20. At which school events would you LIKE to be able to speak English?
At which school events do you THINK you should speak English?
At which school events do you HAVE to speak English?

22. How do you write a good speech?

23. Before you go any further you need to know:
WHO you are writing your speech for (the audience)
WHAT your speech is going to be about (its topic) - the main points ranked in order of importance
HOW long it needs to be e.g. 3 minutes

24. The basic speech format is simple:
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion

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First:  Tell them what you're going to tell them. Second: Tell them. Third:  Tell them what you told them.

26. Audience Step 1 Who is YOUR audience?Pp
Audience
Who is YOUR audience?
What is the general background of your audience?
What do they have in common?
What holds their attention?
Step 1

28. Write as You Speak
Write as if you’re talking directly to your audience, but don’t write down everything. Focus on the sequence of ideas.
Step 2

29. Check Step 3 Make as many revisions as needed.
Check the tone of your language
Check the length of your sentences
Are your words easy to understand?
Read aloud
Step 3

30. Think about Your School
The Ending
Make it as memorable as possible.
Step 4
Think about Your School
What do you want your students to remember after your speeches?

31. May we all gain something of importance from the time that we spend together; may we grasp it with both hands and make our own
wonderful memories to carry with us in the years still to come.

32. Ending with a Strong Quote
Martin Luther King, Jr said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Now is the time to decide. Now is the time to act. Now, where do you stand?

33. The Introduction Step 5 What makes a great opening? Choose a hook
Provide an overview
Step 5

34. A warm welcome to all the first grade students
A warm welcome to all the first grade students. Today is the first of many such gatherings and hopefully we will all continue to forge important relationships and friendships as we share this new school year together.

35. We would like to extend our warm welcome to Steven Jobs today
We would like to extend our warm welcome to Steven Jobs today. Our gathering takes on a special meaning and moves to the next level due to his presence.

36. There are no words that can convey our awe and respect for _____
There are no words that can convey our awe and respect for _____. We would, however, like to take this opportunity to tell you that it is our honor and privilege to welcome him (her) here today.

37. With a spring in my step, anticipation in heart and a lilt to my heart, I welcome ________ to this gathering. Join hands to extend him a warm welcome.

38. A hearty welcome to one and all
A hearty welcome to one and all. It is a great pleasure to see so many familiar faces in the crowd as well as a few new ones. Hope you enjoy your time here as much as we enjoy having you.

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What are the 5 biggest / most important events at your school each year?