SPEECH

By Beverly Turpack Keller. A collection of 40 wide-ranging lessons focusing on effective oral communication through exercises which develop positive self-concept, increase understanding of verbal and nonverbal communication, and acquaint students with the basic principles of public speech. The guided exercises examine such issues as stage fright, selecting a speech topic, organizing an outline, targeting the audience, articulation and pronunciation, poise, and responding to a speech. The final lesson offers teachers two practical methods of testing their students in a final exam speech. Grades 7–12. Illustrated. Spiralbound. 8½” x 11″. Center for Learning. 215 pages. Revised edition. ©1993.centerforlearning