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Hints and guidelines for public speaking competitions

Primary and secondary public speaking

Creative Resource Literature and language arts

Tags: Public speaking

Public speaking tips presented in straightforward animations.

Graphic of a man in a suit talking in front of an audience

Prepared speeches - 1. Manner

Prepared speeches - 2. Matter

Prepared speeches - 3. Method

Impromptu speeches

Related programs

Literature and language arts

Program Literature and language arts

Students and teachers

Encourages and supports student literacy outcomes through reading, spelling, debating and public speaking.

Public Speaking

Program Literature and language arts

A series of public speaking programs, competitions and digital resources to develop student speech writing and oral presentation skills.

Related resources

Public speaking in primary schools

Creative Teachers Literature and language arts

Primary teachers, public speaking

Provides information, advice and suggestions to support public speaking programs in schools including links to a suite of connected Creative Classes.

The power of public speaking

Creative Class Literature and language arts

Years 3 to 6 public speaking

Discover the power of public speaking with a focus on prepared speeches and the 3 Ms.

Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition

Creative Resource Literature and language arts

Public speaking, primary

The Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition encourages primary school students to explore ideas of multiculturalism in Australia, as well as giving them a place to practice their public speaking skills and improve their confidence.