The Speaker's Platform · Speaking & Listening

Evaluating Spoken Arguments

Analyzing the purpose and effectiveness of a speaker's delivery, including tone and body language.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a speaker's delivery influence the audience's trust in their message?
  2. 2What role does eye contact play in engaging an audience?
  3. 3How can we identify a speaker's point of view when it is not explicitly stated?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.3
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Speaker's Platform
Period: Speaking & Listening

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