C1-Level Lesson: Unit 6 – Advanced Speaking Practice

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to deliver presentations and engage in impromptu speeches, use presentation language and persuasive techniques effectively, comprehend speech transcripts, rhetorical strategies, and presentation tips, listen to speeches and presentations by native speakers, and script presentations, create visual aids, and deliver persuasive speeches.

Materials Needed:

1. Speech transcripts, rhetorical strategies, and presentation tips
2. Audio or video recordings of speeches and presentations by native speakers
3. Writing materials for students
4. Visual aids or images related to public speaking and presentation skills

Duration: 90 minutes

Warm-Up (10 minutes): Start the lesson by discussing the importance of public speaking and presentation skills in various contexts, such as academic, professional, and personal settings. Ask students to share any experiences they have had with public speaking.

Speaking Practice (20 minutes):

1. Provide students with topics for presentations or impromptu speeches.
2. Encourage students to prepare their presentations or speeches, focusing on engaging the audience and using persuasive techniques.
3. Have students deliver their presentations or impromptu speeches to the class, and provide constructive feedback to each other.

Vocabulary Enrichment (15 minutes):

1. Introduce presentation language and persuasive techniques to the students, providing examples and explanations of their usage.
2. Use visual aids or images to illustrate effective presentation strategies, such as using body language and vocal variety.
3. Engage students in interactive activities or role-plays to practice using presentation language and persuasive techniques in context.

Reading Comprehension (20 minutes):

1. Distribute speech transcripts, rhetorical strategies, or presentation tips to the students.
2. Have students read the texts individually or in pairs, focusing on understanding the content and analyzing the rhetorical devices used.
3. Lead a class discussion about the texts, asking students to share their interpretations and discuss effective presentation strategies.

Listening Activity (15 minutes):

1. Play audio or video recordings of speeches and presentations by native speakers for the students.
2. Have students listen actively and take notes on key points and persuasive techniques used.
3. Discuss the recordings as a class, focusing on analyzing the delivery style and effectiveness of the presentations.

Writing Practice (10 minutes):

1. Assign students to script a presentation or prepare a persuasive speech on a topic of their choice.
2. Encourage students to create visual aids, such as slides or posters, to accompany their presentations.
3. Have students practice delivering their presentations or speeches, focusing on clarity, engagement, and persuasiveness.

Wrap-Up (10 minutes): Conclude the lesson by reviewing key speaking strategies and vocabulary learned during the lesson. Encourage students to continue practicing their public speaking and presentation skills in various contexts.

Homework: Assign students to watch a TED talk or other public speaking presentation outside of class. Have them write a reflection on the speaker’s delivery style, persuasive techniques, and overall effectiveness.

Assessment: Assess students’ speaking skills through observation of their delivery of presentations and impromptu speeches. Evaluate their reading comprehension based on their responses to comprehension questions and their contributions to class discussions. Monitor their listening comprehension through their notes and participation in the listening activity. Assess their writing skills based on the clarity, persuasiveness, and effectiveness of their scripted presentations or persuasive speeches. Provide feedback to help students improve their language skills and public speaking proficiency.