The Power of the Spoken Word · Speaking & Listening
Performance and Presence
Refining public speaking through the study of posture, vocal variety, and audience engagement.
Key Questions
- 1How does a speaker's physical presence affect the audience's reception of their message?
- 2In what ways can vocal modulation be used to emphasize key points without appearing performative?
- 3How does an orator adapt their message in real time based on audience feedback?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Oral Communication - Grade 12
Grade: Grade 12
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Power of the Spoken Word
Period: Speaking & Listening
Suggested Methodologies
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