The Power of the Spoken Word · Speaking & Listening

The Capstone Presentation

Students present their research findings to an audience using sophisticated digital media and oral delivery.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can visual aids complement rather than distract from a spoken argument?
  2. 2What techniques are most effective for engaging a diverse audience during a long presentation?
  3. 3How does one handle difficult questions from an audience with poise and expertise?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.4CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.5
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Power of the Spoken Word
Period: Speaking & Listening

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