Presentation Resources

Presentational literacy is the ability to communicate your ideas or research clearly and effectively to a group in an authentic and engaging format.

Check out the resources below for ideas on how to help your students improve on their public speaking skills and give engaging and informative presentations:

Resources:

• How to Master Public Speaking: An Infographic
• 5 Movies that will Improve your Public Speaking Skills
• Ted Talks Library
• Building Confidence for Public Speaking
• Lessons and Activities from National Speaking Week
• PVLEGS: A Public Speaking Acronym that Transforms Students
• Characteristics of Successful Presentations
• Quick Public Speaking Activity Ideas for any class
• Components of an Effective Presentation or Speech
• Characteristics of Top-Notch Presentations
• General Strategies and Activities

CMS Grade Level Benchmarks: For a list of what to challenge your middle school students to be able to accomplish in terms of public speaking by the end of each grade, check out this document.

CHS Grade Level Benchmarks: For a list of what your 9-12th graders should be able to accomplish in terms of public speaking by the end of each grade, check out this document.