Literature and language arts

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The Arts Unit
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Digital resources

This Digital @ the Arts Unit’s resource library for public speaking is a comprehensive collection covering various topics, including preparing and perfecting impromptu speeches, the key to effective topic choice, and the craft of structuring a good speech.

Explore content designed to support schools, teachers, and students in honing their public speaking skills, such as past finals, composing your own slam poem, and tips and hints for effective public speaking.

 

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Beats and rhymes

Creative Class Drama Literature and language arts
Years 7 to 10 drama and public speaking

Write and perform a rap or slam poem.

Break it down

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 3 to 6 public speaking

Explore a range of skill building activities as we discover how ‘method’ impacts public speaking.

Examining prepared and impromptu speeches

Creative Resource Literature and language arts
Teachers, public speaking
Learners can make their way through this eModule and answer questions on the content of the speeches.

Express yourself eloquently

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 7 to 12 public speaking

Analyse the impact of mannerism in public speaking.

Find your voice

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 7 to 10 public speaking

Learn about, compose and perform a slam poem.

Hints and guidelines for public speaking competitions

Creative Resource Literature and language arts
Primary and secondary public speaking

Public speaking tips presented in straightforward animations.

I have confidence

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 3 to 6 public speaking
Activities to Increase confidence and support skill development.

Impressive impromptus

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 3 to 6 public speaking

Captivate your audience with impressive impromptu speeches

Impromptu-ing with the stars!

Art Bites Literature and language arts
Secondary public speaking

Tips and hints for improving your impromptu speeches.

Incredible impromptus

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 3 to 6 public speaking

Build skills in preparing and delivering impromptu speeches.

Matter matters most!

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 3 to 6 public speaking

Explore a range of skill building activities as we discover how ‘matter’ impacts public speaking.

Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition

Creative Resource Literature and language arts
Public speaking, primary
Encourages students to explore ideas of multiculturalism in Australia.

Painting pictures with words

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 3 to 6 public speaking

Learn about the art of performance poetry and compose your own slam poem

Perfecting impromptus

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 7 to 12 public speaking

Build confidence in delivering impromptu speeches through practise.

Plain English Speaking Award 2018

Creative Resource Literature and language arts
With
Andrew Lasaitis
All secondary schools

Plain English Speaking Award 2020

Creative Resource Literature and language arts
Secondary students aged 15 or older
The award has been providing a platform for senior students to speak up about the issues important to them since 1978.

Preparing for impromptus

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 7 to 12 public speaking

Tips for creating incredible impromptu speeches.

Public speaking in primary schools

Creative Teachers Literature and language arts
Primary teachers, public speaking
Provides information, advice and suggestions to support public speaking programs in schools including links to a suite of connected Creative Classes.

Roles and rules of debating

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 5 and 6 debating and public speaking

Learn about the rules of debating and the role of each speaker.

Speaking styles

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 3 to 6 public speaking

Explore a range of skill building activities as we discover how ‘manner’ impacts public speaking.