Speech Basics
Overcome Nervousness
Classroom Management
ALA MOTTO
Scenarios
100

This is what you do when you talk to an audience.

What is public speaking.

100

Taking slow breaths can help you feel

What is Calm

100

These help keep the classroom safe and fair for everyone.

What are rules

100

Doing the _____ for the _____

What is the RIGHT THINGS and RIGHT REASONS

100

A student mutters a rude comment after being corrected. 

Go up to them personally and ask them why they are upset, but explain why their behavior isn't acceptable in the classroom.

200

The person who gives the speech is

What is the speaker

200

Practicing your speech is also called

What is rehearsing

200

Rules should be followed by

What is everyone

200

With the ____. Every ____.

What is RIGHT PEOPLE and SINGLE TIME.

200

One student answers every question and talks over others during discussions.

Remind the student of classroom etiquette and thank them for wanting to be so involved in the lesson.
300

 A talk given in front of a group is called a

What is a speech

300

Thinking positive thoughts builds

What is confidence

300

A reward is given for ____ behavior.

What is positive or good behavior

300

To the best of ____.

What is OUR ABILITY.

300

Two students begin arguing loudly during group work, and other students start watching.

Ask the students to go with you in a private spot and talk it out with them.

400

The group of people listening to a speech.

What is the audience

400

Knowing your topic well helps reduce

What is fear or nervousness

400

Consequences help students learn from their ____.

What are choices or decisions

400

Even when _____.

What is NO ONE IS LOOKING.

400

Students are working on worksheets and one student is clearly playing a game on their phone instead of working.

Let them know that we need to work on the worksheet and they may have free time when they are finished with the activity. 

500

The main idea or message of a speech or lesson.

What is the topic

500

A small reminder card used during a speech.

What is a note card or lesson plan

500

Owning up to mistakes shows good

What is character or integrity 

500

What does the ALA Motto show?

What is integrity 

500

A student suddenly becomes upset and begins crying or yelling.

Go sit with the student and talk out their feelings.