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Verbal Power Plan: Everyone has a fear of public speaking and we shouldn’t expect much different from young learners. The Verbal Power Plan is an 8 lesson Public Speaking module based on Impromptu Speaking methods, which is designed to reduce those fears. The Format of each lesson is very simple. Just follow the easy step by step instructions. The fundamentals are repeated but the topics change each lesson. As the lessons progress and the format becomes more familiar, we begin to the confidence emerge.

The materials are appropriate for children of all ages. Everything is extremely flexible and can be easily adapted to any classroom environment. All listening exercises are Copyright to www.listenaminute.com



Verbal Power Plan - Lesson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Public Speaking x x x x x x x xGroup Discussion x x x x x x x xListening Practice x x x x x x x x

Data Consolidating and Processing x x x x x x x xIntegrated Skills (Real World & Testing) x x x x x x x xEnglish Language - Reading/Writing/Oral x x x x x x x x

Verbal Power Plan: Everyone has a fear of public speaking and we shouldn’t expect much different from young learners. The Verbal Power Plan is an 8 lesson Public Speaking module based on Impromptu Speaking methods, which is designed to reduce those fears. The Format of each lesson is very simple. Just follow the easy step by step instructions. The fundamentals are repeated but the topics change each lesson. As the lessons progress and the format becomes more familiar, we begin to the confidence emerge.

The materials are appropriate for children of all ages. Everything is extremely flexible and can be easily adapted to any classroom environment. All listening exercises are Copyright to www.listenaminute.com



Note to Teacher: Class Time : 40-90 min depending on the number and level of students.

1.Show the first slide and explain that Impromptu Speaking is done with little preparation. It is a speaking technique used in Job Interviews, Debate settings and even Social events like Bday parties.

2.Show the next slide and explain that there is an easy to remember system for doing Impromptu Speaking. You can simply use the 5 fingers on your hand to remember your Introduction, 3 main points and Conclusion.

3.Show the Personal Introduction slide. Give the students 10 minutes to prepare an Impromptu version of their Personal Introduction. SPEECH TIME: 1 - 2mins. OPTIONAL: You could give the students a demonstration.

4.Choose students to come up and give their Personal Introduction. Depending on their level, they may not be very good at this stage. Most students don’t know how to give a Wrap-up Summary conclusion.

5.Give positive feedback.

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Lesson 1

Impromptu Speech

Usually given without any preparation

Used for rebuttals during a debate



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2. Visualize your topic printed on the palm of your hand.

3. Close your hand to “seize” your topic.

1. Hold up your hand with your palm facing you.

4. Extend your thumb. This is your introduction.

5. One at a time, extend your fingers,visualizing one word written on each.

a. Index finger: first point supporting your topicb. Middle finger: second point supporting your topic

c. Ring finger: third point supporting your topic

6. Extend your pinkie. This is your conclusion.



Lesson 1

So if we Improve 1, 2 and 3…

our school will be a better place! Thank you.



Note to Teacher: Class Time : 40-90 min depending on the number of students.

CLASS EXERCISES:

1.NOTE: The slides are categorized into 3 seasons. Show the slides of the various Holidays. Elicit responses by asking questions. There are also some negative thoughts. (10 min) OPTIONAL: Replace any slide with pictures you are comfortable with discussing.

2.Listening exercise. Audio file can be downloaded from Word scramble for lower level students. Gap-Fill for more advanced students. This is designed to be a reinforcement of the things discussed previously. It will also provide the students with information they need to fill in the Persuasion Graphic Organizer at the end of the lesson. (10 min) OPTIONAL: Teacher can read the script to the class. http://www.listenaminute.com/h/holidays.mp3

INDIVIDUAL SPEAKING EXERCISES:

1.Have the students come to the front of the class and read the completed script. Have them practice eye contact. They should be looking at the audience for the first 4-5 words. The goal is to get them to Look at the Audience and then look at the paper. Not look at the paper and then look at the audience. (10 min)

2.Refer to the Example Graphic Organizer.

3.Have the students fill in a Graphic Organizer with their ideas. Complete sentences are ok, but encouraging students to use words or phrases is recommended. The main goal here is spontaneous speech. (10 min)

4.Choose students to come to the front of the class and give their presentation. Students should state the Goal first – “Holidays are great all year round!” – Go thru each point on the Graphic Organizer – Say the conclusion statement “So whether Winter, Spring, Summer or Autumn…” and then restate the Goal “Holidays are great all year round!”. If they don’t re-state the Goal exactly as written…have them say it again. The main goal here is for the students to form a habit of re-stating the thesis. (10-20 min)

Lesson 2



Lesson 2



Lesson 2

Who is this? Is he Happy?What is the Holiday?What season is this

holiday?Do you enjoy this holiday?

Why?



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Who is this? Is he Happy?Is everyone happy on this

Holiday? Why not?



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Do you know this Holiday?



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Do you know this Holiday?



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What season is this Holiday?



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What are they doing? Do you do this on holidays?



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What are these?



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What season is this Holiday?



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Do you enjoy summer holiday?



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Where is this?What do we do in Summer?



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Where is this?Do you ever do this with your

family?



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I love holidays. They are the best thing in the world. The only epblmro is they are always too srhto. Even summer holidays at school aren’t long enough. I ltyrecne had an eight-week holiday and it elfw by. It seems as though time goes quickly when we are on holiday, and slowly when we are at school or work. I always really look rdrofwato holidays – even one-day holidays are great. I live in a country that has many niltaoan holidays, so there’s always a break around the creorn. I feel sorry for some erwoskr who only get two or three weeks holiday a year. They can’t do anything or go anywhere. I love holidays even if I don’t go aayw. Staying at home is just as good as going on holiday somewhere. Sometimes going on holiday is slursftse.

(Basic)

Holidays - Listening Exercise – Word Scramble



Lesson 2

I love holidays. They _______________________ thing in the world. The only problem is they are always too short. Even summer holidays at school aren’t _______________________. I recently had an eight-week holiday and _______________________. It seems as though time goes quickly when we are on holiday, and slowly _______________________ at school or work. I always really look forward to holidays – _______________________ holidays are great. I live in a country that has many national holidays, so there’s _______________________ around the corner. I feel sorry for some workers who _______________________ or three weeks holiday a year. They can’t do anything or go anywhere. I love holidays _______________________ don’t go away. Staying at home is just _______________________ going on holiday somewhere. Sometimes going on holiday _______________________.

(Intermediate)

Holidays - Listening Exercise – Gap Fill

Listen A Minute.com http://www.listenaminute.com/h/holidays.mp3



Lesson 2 I love holidays. They are the best thing in the world. The only problem is they are always too short. Even summer holidays at school aren’t long enough. I recently had an eight-week holiday and it flew by. It seems as though time goes quickly when we are on holiday, and slowly when we are at school or work. I always really look forward to holidays – even one-day holidays are great. I live in a country that has many national holidays, so there’s always a break around the corner. I feel sorry for some workers who only get two or three weeks holiday a year. They can’t do anything or go anywhere. I love holidays even if I don’t go away. Staying at home is just as good as going on holiday somewhere. Sometimes going on holiday is stressful.

(Intermediate)

Holidays – Reading Aloud Exercise



Holidays are great all year round!

So whether Winter, Spring, Summer or Autumn….

WINTER

SPRING

SUMMER

Christmas / Presents

Happy / Excited

I was happy when I got..

Easter

Chocolate eggs / Bunny

Big Family Dinner

Summer Holiday

No School / Hot

Travel / Swimming / Pool / Beach / Fun!!!

Example:

Lesson 2



Holidays are great all year round!

So whether Winter, Spring, Summer or Autumn….

WINTER

SPRING

SUMMER

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CLASS EXERCISES:

1.NOTE: The slides are pictures of different types of Heroes. Elicit responses by asking questions. THESIS: Who do we consider to be real heroes? Can anyone be a hero? (10 min) OPTIONAL: Replace any slide with pictures you are comfortable with discussing.

2.Listening exercise. Audio file can be downloaded from: Word scramble for lower level students. Gap-Fill for more advanced students. This is designed to be a reinforcement of the things discussed previously. It will also provide the students with information they need to fill in the Persuasion Graphic Organizer at the end of the lesson. (10 min) OPTIONAL: Teacher can read the script to the class. http://www.listenaminute.com/h/heroes.mp3




3.Have the students fill in a Graphic Organizer with their ideas. Complete sentences are ok, but encouraging students to use words or phrases is recommended. The main goal is spontaneous speech. (10 min)

4.Choose students to come to the front of the class and give their presentation. Students should state the Goal first – “Holidays are great all year round!” – Go thru each point on the Graphic Organizer – Say the conclusion statement “So whether Winter, Spring, Summer or Autumn…” and then restate the Goal “Holidays are great all year round!”. If they don’t re-state the Goal exactly as written…make them say it again. Main Goal is for the students to form a habit of re-stating the thesis. (10-20 min)

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Are soldiers heroes? Why?



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Are the police heroes? Why?



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Is she a hero?Can you think of more types of

heroes?



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Image courtesy of nokhoog_buchachon / www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Are Firemen heroes? Why?



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Is this man a hero?



Question:

What's the difference between a hero and a coward?

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ANSWER:

Nothing. They're both afraid of getting hurt or

dying, but it's what the hero does that makes him a hero,

and what the coward doesn't do that makes him a

coward.

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What Really Is a Hero, Anyway? "True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost,but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."

— Arhur Ashe Is a hero someone we simply admire, respect, look up to?

Is a hero some kind of "superhero" with "super powers?“

Does it take a lot of money and fame to be a hero?

Can we call ourselves a hero?

What's involved in being a hero?

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I don’t really have a hero. There are many people I cesrtep, but they are not really my hero. Some people choose very sgnaert heroes. My friends have rock stars and football leysrpa as heroes. Of course, these people are very good at what they do, but they’re not alleyr heroes. They get lots of money for igdno what they love. When they’re not singing or playing football, I wonder what they’re doing. I think most of the world’s heroes are nusung heroes. People who work to help others every day. We generally don’t teocni these heroes. Then there are those who put their lisevon the line for others. Fire fighters, police esoicffr and soldiers are heroes. Without them, the lwdor would be less safe.

(Basic)

Heroes - Listening Exercise – Word Scramble

Lesson3



I don’t _______________________ hero. There are many people I respect, but _______________________ really my hero. Some people choose very strange heroes. My friends have rock stars and football players _______________________. Of course, these people are very good at _______________________, but they’re not really heroes. They get lots of money for doing _______________________. When they’re not singing or playing football, I _______________________ doing. I think most of the world’s heroes are unsung heroes. People who _______________________ others every day. We generally _______________________ these heroes. Then there are those who put their _______________________ for others. Fire fighters, police officers and soldiers are heroes. Without them, the world would _______________________.

(Intermediate)

Heroes - Listening Exercise – Gap Fill

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The world needs

Heroes!

So whether it’s, Soldiers, Police, Firemen...or maybe even you…

SOLDIERS

POLICE

FIREMEN

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CLASS EXERCISES:OPTIONAL: Replace any slide with pictures you are comfortable with discussing. (10 min)

1.Listening exercise. Audio file can be downloaded from: Word scramble for lower level students. Gap-Fill for more advanced students. This is designed to be a reinforcement of the things discussed previously. It will also provide the students with information they need to fill in the Persuasion Graphic Organizer at the end of the lesson. (10 min) OPTIONAL: Teacher can read the script to the class. http://www.listenaminute.com/l/leadership.mp3





4.Choose students to come to the front of the class and give their presentation. Students should state the Goal first – Then go thru each point on the Graphic Organizer – Say the conclusion statement and then restate the Goal. If they don’t re-state the Goal exactly as written…have them say it again. The main goal here is for the students to form a habit of re-stating the thesis. (10-20 min)

Lesson 4



Lesson 4

Who is the leader?Why do you think so?

Is it good to be the leader?Is Leadership Important?

Why?



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Who is the leader?Are they all leaders?

Is Superman the leader of the leaders?



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Who is this?Is he a good leader? Why/Why not?



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Who is the leader?



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Who is the leader?Why do you think so?



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Is she a leader?



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Is she a leader?



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Is he a good leader?



Leadership is a word we here a lot nowadays. Every time we turn on the news we hear about how important leadership is. Especially strong leadership. American presidents often talk about the importance of leadership. I suppose they’re right. It’s important that someone takes responsibility and shows leadership. With the right leaders, we can achieve success. But not every leader shows leadership. In many countries around the world, there are corrupt leaders. They do not have good leadership skills, they simply control people by fear. Good leadership is being respected by everyone and getting the job done. It’s important to have good leadership in companies too, except many of the banks’ leaders have not shown such good leadership.

Leadership – Reading Aloud Exercise

Lesson 4



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(Basic)

Leadership - Listening Exercise – Word Scramble

Lesson 4



Leadership is a word ________________ nowadays. Every time ________________ news we hear about how important leadership is. Especially strong leadership. American presidents ________________ the importance of leadership. I suppose they’re right. It’s important that someone takes responsibility and shows leadership. With the right leaders, we can ________________. But not every leader shows leadership. In many countries around the world, there are ________________. They do not have good leadership skills, they simply control people by fear. Good leadership is ________________ by everyone and getting the job done. It’s important to have good leadership in companies too, ________________ the banks’ leaders have not ________________ leadership.

(Intermediate)

Leadership - Listening Exercise – Gap Fill

Lesson 4



Leadership is

important

So in School, Business or Government…

SCHOOL

BUSINESS

GOVERNMENT

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If we have bad teachers…

If we have a bad boss…

If we have bad officials…




This is an example of an advanced lesson. In this lesson, the listening exercise is replaced with a video. The students are also introduced to a reading component. They are also supposed to come up with their Central Idea Statement on their own. The main goal is to have them integrate all information sources (Pictures, Video, Reading) into their final speaking assignment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCpmSLMBUsA




3.Choose students to come to the front of the class and give their presentation. Students should state the Goal first – Then go thru each point on the Graphic Organizer – Say the conclusion statement and then restate the Goal. If they don’t re-state the Goal exactly as written…have them say it again. The main goal here is for the students to form a habit of re-stating the thesis. (10-20 min)

Toys (Advanced)





What is this toy? Who plays with it?

Why?

Toys



Toys


Why?



Toys


Why?




Is it like the other toys?

Toys



Is this a toy or a game? Or both?

Toys



What is this? Who plays with it?

Toys



Toys





Toys



Is this a toy? Who plays with it?

Is it like the other toys?Is this a safe toy?

Toys





Toys



What job is this toy?

Toys




Is it like the other toys?Is this a safe toy?

Toys



Toys



Is this a toy? Who uses it?


Toys





Toys



As people get older, the toys

get more expensive.

What does this mean to you?



I love toys. And I’m nearly fifty years old. I think they’re great fun. Of course I only play with toys with my grandchildren. Toys of any kind keep children happy. Even if it’s a horrible, cheap, free toy from McDonalds, they love them. The thing that amazes me is how little toys have changed. The same toys are in the shops today as when I was a kid. I guess some toys will never change. There’ll always be Lego and cars and toy telephones. The biggest difference with today’s toys is that many are digital. Today’s toys speak to you and children interact with them more. They’re not so good in the bath, though. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of toys. I still love going to toy stores and buying them – as presents, of course.

Toys – Reading Aloud Exercise



I love toys. And I’m __________________ old. I think they’re great fun. Of course I only play with toys with my grandchildren. Toys __________________ children happy. Even if it’s a horrible, cheap, free toy from McDonalds, __________________. The thing that amazes me is how little toys have changed. The same toys __________________ today as when I was a kid. I __________________ never change. There’ll always be Lego and cars and toy telephones. The biggest difference with today’s toys is that __________________. Today’s toys speak to you and children interact with them more. They’re __________________ the bath, though. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of toys. I __________________ to toy stores and buying them – as presents, of course.

(Intermediate)

Toys - Listening Exercise – Gap Fill



Dangerous toys lurk on store shelves, group warns

Washington (CNN) -- 'Tis the season to be wary when it comes to buying toys for children this holiday.Toxic and dangerous toys are right now sitting on store shelves, and a public interest group is warning consumers to beware when purchasing toys for toddlers because of possible safety hazards.The U.S. Public Interest Research Group released its 27th annual Trouble in Toyland survey Tuesday, and the progress report concluded what it has noted in previous years: toy hazards come in a variety of shapes and forms.

Children can be injured from small parts that pose choking risks, strangled by cords on pull toys, lacerated by sharp edges, and endangered by exposure to toxic chemicals.Tents recalled for suffocation risk

Over the years, the organization said, its reports have led to more than 150 recalls and other regulatory actions.This year's list "includes a potentially dangerous magnet toy, a bowling game that is a choking hazard and a key chain rattle that may be harmful to little ears," it said.

Researchers visited national toy stores, malls and dollar stores in September, October and November this year to look for potential toxic, choking, strangulation and noise hazards.

"We should be able to trust that the toys we buy are safe. However, until that's the case, parents need to watch out for common hazards when shopping for toys," said Nasima Hossain, public health advocate for Public Interest Research Group, in a release detailing the report.Folding bicycles recalled

The Toy Industry Association, which represents more than 500 manufacturers in the United States, said, "Safety is our top priority all year," and a spokesman called the group's survey "another of its needlessly frightening reports."

"Its headlines cry for caution but the fine print clarifies that most of the products on their list actually comply with the strict toy safety standards that are already in place in the U.S.," said Stacy Leistner, vice president of communications for the association. "Our companies are manufacturing to current regulations."Leistner said that with some 3 billion toys sold in the United States every year, "we have a good track record for our companies making safe products."

Among the survey's findings:

-- Lead exposure from toys remains a serious risk to the brains of young children and "can cause permanent mental and developmental impairments."

-- Magnet toys pose problems, especially if the magnets are swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has estimated there were 1,700 emergency room cases nationwide between 2009 and 2011 involving the ingestion of high-power magnets, nearly three-quarters of them in children between 4 and 12.Magnetic Buckeyballs discontinued

-- Two toys -- a car driving wheel on a console and a toy guitar -- exceed the recommended limit for continuous exposure to noise above 65 decibels. Researchers say one in five U.S. children will have some degree of hearing loss by the time they reach the age of 12.

-- Several toys contain small parts having what the organization says is improper labeling and "might be mistakenly purchased for children under 3." Choking on small toy parts such as marbles and balloons has resulted in hundreds of deaths over the past two decades.

Consumers are urged to examine toys carefully for potential dangers before making a purchase. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group recommends the Consumer Product Safety Commission review its definition of "small part" or "small toy" to include parts and toys that are larger than the current standard but have been shown to pose a choking hazard. It also calls for "vigorous" enforcement of lead limits in toys.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCpmSLMBUsA



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