public speaking

Provides a step-by-step method that anyone can use to create, design, and deliver a TED (technology, entertainment, and design) style presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable.

Describes the elements of successful presentations, discussing content, format, structure, proofreading and revision, effective speaking skills, multimedia, and self-evaluation.

Because she is afraid to read an essay aloud in English class, young Patricia is invited to take Mr. Wayne's drama class where she paints sets, participates in fun exercises, and memorizes every part in the play the others are rehearsing.

Provides a step-by-step method that anyone can use to create, design, and deliver a TED (technology, entertainment, and design) style presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable.

"George and his classmates are giving reports on their family trees, and their presentations will be broadcast on the local news. George is excited, but when he discovers he's related to the king of Arfendonia--a place no one has ever heard of--he panics. What if he makes a fool of himself on live TV? And even worse, what if his burp decides to make a guest appearance? Then George will be a total royal embarrassment!"--Provided by publisher.

Nathan, a child born with a facial cleft, anxiously awaits the first day of school with both excitement and nervousness and he wonders if his classmates will accept him even though he looks different?.

Presents the tools needed to find, organize, and share information in an oral presentation, from understanding the assignment and researching the topic, to deciding how to convey the information and what visual aids to use.

Provides practical tips and guidance to help individuals become poised and professional public speakers, featuring case studies that discuss the world's renowned orators, and including advice to overcome stage fright, develop a personal style, and engage any audience within one minute.

Explains the importance of public speaking in community leadership, and provides advice on choosing a cause and a speaking opportunity, research, organizing and preparing the speech, visual materials, practice, and presentation techniques.