Public Speaking Lesson Plans and Video: Be Sincere, Be Brief, Be SeatedAn introduction to public speaking is the featured lesson plan for this performing arts video. One of the best quotes I ran into preparing this series is from President, Franklin Roosevelt's son, James. "My father gave me these hints on speech-making: Be sincere, be brief, be seated." What better professional to speak to about this than a stand up comic. Synopsis of the TV programProfessional: Robin Bach travels nationally as a comedienne and temp worker. Make no mistake she'll convince your students to have a backup plan. School activity: We show students preparing for a national forensics competition and talk with them about how it helps in the rest of their life. Follow-up Activities:To get your students on their feet and talking, we have them telling jokes, in a very curriculum oriented way of course. What Does It Really Take?Venn Diagram: Struggling Artist - When Survival Takes Priority Over Art We make it a point to have students consider what other skills they have in case they don't make it in the performing arts, or just to supplement their income while they give it their best shot. Video Clips
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