In this book, Erik Palmer shares the art of teaching speaking in any classroom. Teachers will find thoughtful and engaging strategies for integrating speaking skills throughout the curriculum.--[Book cover].

Pt. 1: The art of public speaking. Can we talk?; Effective communication -- pt. 2: Building a speech. Audience: understanding the listeners; Content: making the message valuable; Organization: making the speech easy to follow; Visual aids: enhancing the words; Appearance: dressing for the occasion -- pt. 3: Performing a speech. Poise: appearing calm and confident; Voice: making every word heard; Life: putting passion into the voice; Eye contact: engaging each listener; Gestures: matching motions to words; Speed: pacing for a powerful performance -- pt. 4: Putting theory into practice. Every day through the end of the year; Evaluating speeches; Speaking activities across the curriculum.