Public Speaking and Spoken Word · Speaking & Listening

Adapting Speech for Audience

Learning to adjust register and content based on the social context of the speaking event.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the language used in a graduation speech differ from a classroom presentation?
  2. 2What strategies can a speaker use to regain the attention of a distracted audience?
  3. 3How do cultural norms influence what is considered appropriate public speaking behavior?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Audience Awareness and Speech Adaptation - S2MOE: Speaking and Representing - S2
Level: Secondary 2
Subject: English Language
Unit: Public Speaking and Spoken Word
Period: Speaking & Listening

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