Public Speaking is the ability to share ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience. In Grade 6, students begin to practice speeches, presentations, and debates that build communication skills and self-esteem. Through inquiry learning, they explore how to prepare, use body language, and respond to questions. Instead of only memorizing lines, they experiment with tone, gestures, and audience engagement. By reflecting on practice and learning from peers, Public Speaking becomes not only a school skill but also a foundation for leadership.
🟢 Starter
- Write three reasons why public speaking is important.
- Share one sentence aloud with confidence.
- Write two sentences about a topic you like.
- Practice saying your name slowly and clearly.
- Write three words that describe a good speaker.
- Tell a partner about your favorite book.
- Write one question you would ask a presenter.
- Practice standing tall and speaking one line.
- Write two sentences about why people get nervous.
- Share a short story with your group.
- Write three examples of places where people give speeches.
- Practice greeting an audience.
- Write one sentence about what makes a speech interesting.
- Share a memory in three sentences aloud.
- Write two examples of when you might need public speaking.
- Practice speaking at a normal pace.
- Write three things you notice when someone speaks well.
- Share a joke or riddle aloud.
- Write one way to make eye contact.
- Practice saying a thank-you to an audience.
🟡 Practice
- Write and present a one-minute speech about your hobby.
- Compare two famous speeches and their messages.
- Practice reading a poem with clear expression.
- Write a short persuasive speech for a school issue.
- Record yourself speaking and reflect on your voice.
- Create a poster about tips for public speaking.
- Write three ways body language helps communication.
- Practice giving directions aloud to a partner.
- Write and perform an introduction for a classmate.
- Research one famous speaker and share facts.
- Write about how to calm nerves before speaking.
- Practice answering three audience questions.
- Write a diary entry about preparing a speech.
- Compare speaking to friends and to a large group.
- Write a story and present it aloud.
- Create a quiz about public speaking skills.
- Write about how tone of voice changes meaning.
- Practice giving a short thank-you speech.
- Write a paragraph about why practice improves speaking.
- Research how public speaking is used in jobs.
🔴 Challenge
- Write an essay about the role of public speaking in leadership.
- Debate whether public speaking should be taught in every grade.
- Research how Martin Luther King Jr. inspired people with speeches.
- Create a multimedia presentation with slides and speech.
- Write a persuasive speech about protecting the environment.
- Compare speeches in politics and in schools.
- Write a report on how public speaking influences society.
- Practice a three-minute speech on a global issue.
- Research how body language differs across cultures.
- Write a diary entry from the perspective of a famous speaker.
- Create a campaign promoting public speaking skills.
- Write and perform a motivational speech for classmates.
- Research how technology changes presentations.
- Debate whether written or spoken words are more powerful.
- Write a reflection about your progress in speaking.
- Create a project about storytelling in speeches.
- Research how public speaking helped historical movements.
- Write a poem and perform it aloud.
- Compare effective and ineffective speeches.
- Propose three strategies to improve public speaking in schools.