Public Speaking in Grade 5 helps students build confidence, clear communication, and presentation skills. At this stage, learners practice speaking in front of classmates, organizing their ideas, and using body language effectively. Public Speaking assignments encourage children to express opinions, tell stories, and share research in a way that is engaging and respectful. By working on tone, eye contact, and pacing, students develop the ability to connect with an audience. These activities are divided into starter, practice, and challenge levels, guiding learners step by step. With Public Speaking, children gain essential life skills that prepare them not only for school presentations but also for future leadership and everyday communication.
🟢 Starter
- Introduce yourself to the class in two sentences.
- Ask why eye contact is important in Public Speaking.
- Practice saying a tongue twister clearly.
- Share your favorite book in one minute.
- Ask why speaking loudly enough helps the audience.
- Practice standing straight while speaking.
- Tell a short story about your weekend.
- Ask why pauses make a speech easier to follow.
- Practice greeting the audience politely.
- Explain why you like your favorite subject in school.
- Ask why speakers should avoid reading word for word.
- Recite a short poem to the class.
- Share one fun fact about yourself.
- Ask why body language matters in Public Speaking.
- Practice smiling while you speak.
- Give directions for a simple task, like tying shoes.
- Ask why confidence makes a difference in speeches.
- Describe your best friend in two sentences.
- Practice thanking the audience after speaking.
- Ask why preparation helps before giving a speech.
🟡 Practice
- Tell a two-minute story about a family memory.
- Ask how gestures support Public Speaking.
- Practice giving a short speech about your favorite hobby.
- Present a one-minute talk on healthy habits.
- Ask why organizing ideas helps the audience understand.
- Role-play explaining school rules to a new student.
- Practice answering a simple question in front of the class.
- Ask how to deal with nervousness when speaking.
- Share three facts about an animal of your choice.
- Practice slowing down your voice while reading aloud.
- Ask why tone of voice changes meaning.
- Present a short talk about your favorite holiday.
- Describe a place you would like to visit.
- Ask why speakers should respect time limits.
- Practice telling a joke clearly and confidently.
- Explain why teamwork is important in sports.
- Ask how feedback can improve Public Speaking.
- Present a short speech with an introduction, middle, and ending.
- Describe a school project you enjoyed.
- Practice speaking to the class without notes.
🔴 Challenge
- Research and present a famous speech to your class.
- Ask how persuasive Public Speaking can influence opinions.
- Write and deliver a speech about protecting the environment.
- Practice debating a simple topic with a classmate.
- Ask how storytelling makes a speech powerful.
- Create a speech encouraging classmates to try something new.
- Present a talk about an important historical figure.
- Ask why humor is useful in Public Speaking.
- Record yourself giving a speech and analyze it.
- Deliver a speech about the importance of kindness.
- Ask how strong openings capture the audience.
- Create a speech about your dream job.
- Research how famous leaders use Public Speaking.
- Present an argument for or against school uniforms.
- Ask how practice improves confidence.
- Deliver a speech with visual aids like posters.
- Create a motivational speech for classmates.
- Ask how Public Speaking builds leadership skills.
- Write and perform your own persuasive speech.
- Design your own Public Speaking project for class.