Learn to organize your ideas so the audience follows your roadmap. Hook them, guide them, land it!
60 Minutes Grades 4-6 The Roadmap
5 Minutes
Stretches & Warm-Up
Body Stretches
Interlace your fingers and stretch your arms up high above your head
Massage your jaw - loosen it up!
Shake your right arm, shake your left arm, shake your right foot, shake your left foot
Do raspberries! (Brrrrrrr with your lips)
Stretches & Warm-Up
Voice & Breathing
Vocal Warm-Up & Breathing
Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, Hold for 4 counts, Exhale for 4 counts
Do mmmmmmmm - feel the vibration in your chest
Mama papa mama papa - say it fast and get those lips moving!
Why Warm Up?
Athletes stretch before a game.
Speakers warm up before a speech. Your voice and body are your instruments!
Stretches & Warm-Up
1-Minute Speech Timer
If someone prepared a speech, use the timer below! It will warn you as time runs out.
1:00
Opening - 5 Minutes
The Jumbled Speech
Demo Time
A speaker delivers a speech... but something is VERY wrong!
The Jumbled Speech
"In conclusion, that is why I love summer. My name is ____. First, the weather is warm. Today I'm talking about seasons."
The Jumbled Speech
What Went Wrong?
Discussion
What was wrong with that speech?
The conclusion came first!
The introduction was in the middle!
Nothing was in the right order!
It was confusing and hard to follow!
"A speech is like a journey. You need a map so your audience doesn't get lost!"
15 Minutes
Part 1: The Introduction - Hooks
What is a Hook?
A hook is the very first thing you say to GRAB your audience's attention. It makes them think: "Ooh, I want to hear more!"
The Introduction
Three Types of Hooks
Question
Ask the audience something that makes them think or raise their hands.
"Have you ever been so scared that your knees started shaking?"
Amazing Fact
Share a surprising fact that makes the audience say "Whoa!"
"Did you know that a human brain can store more information than every library in the world combined?"
Story
Start with a short, exciting moment that pulls people in.
"I was standing on the edge of the diving board, looking down at the water, and my legs wouldn't move."
Boring to Bold Exercise
Turn an everyday object into an exciting hook!
Tap the cards to see how.
Boring to Bold
Pencil & Water Bottle
Boring to Bold
Sneakers & Eraser
Boring to Bold
A Backpack
15 Minutes
Part 2: Body & Transitions
The Rule of Three
Great speeches have THREE main points. Not one, not five - THREE. It's the magic number that our brains love!
The Rule of Three
Why Three?
Think about it: "Ready, Set, Go!" ... "Lights, Camera, Action!" ... "Gold, Silver, Bronze!" Our brains LOVE threes.
1Point 1: Your first reason or idea
2Point 2: Your second reason or idea
3Point 3: Your strongest reason or idea (save the best for last!)
Body & Transitions
Bridge Words
Transitions are the BRIDGES between your points. They help the audience follow along smoothly.
"First..." / "To begin with..."
"Next..." / "Also..." / "Another reason is..."
"Finally..." / "Most importantly..." / "Last but not least..."
Connect the Dots Exercise
Connect two totally RANDOM things with a bridge sentence.
Tap the cards to see how!
Connect the Dots
Dogs & Games
Connect the Dots
Sharks & Snow
Connect the Dots
Basketball & YouTube
10 Minutes
Part 3: The Conclusion
The Mic Drop Moment
Your conclusion is the LAST thing the audience hears. Make it count!
Never End With...
"So... yeah." (awkward silence)
"I'm done." (anticlimactic)
"That's it, I guess." (no confidence!)
The Conclusion
The Two-Step Conclusion
A strong conclusion has TWO parts:
1
Summary
Remind the audience what you talked about.
("Today I told you about...")2
Call to Action
Tell them what to DO with what they learned.
("So next time you... remember to...")
The Conclusion
Example Conclusion
Topic: Why Dogs Are the Best Pets
Summary: "Today I shared three reasons why dogs are the best pets: they're loyal, they keep you active, and they always make you smile."
Call to Action: "So the next time you see a dog, give it a pat on the head - because that little guy might just become your best friend."
"End with a BANG, not a whisper. Leave your audience wanting more!"
15 Minutes
Speech Workshop: Mapping Your Speech
Your Topic
"The Most Important Invention Ever"
Your Speech Outline
Use this template to plan your 1-minute speech.
Hook → 3 points → strong conclusion
Your Speech Outline
Map the Beginning
HOOK (Question, Fact, or Story) - Grab their attention!
TOPIC SENTENCE - "The most important invention ever is _______ because..."
POINT 1 - "First, _______..."
POINT 2 - "Next, _______..."
Your Speech Outline
Map the Finish
POINT 3 - "Finally, _______..."
SUMMARY - "Today I shared three reasons why _______..."
CALL TO ACTION - "So next time you... remember..."
5 Minutes
Closing & Review
"What are the three types of hooks?" (Question, Amazing Fact, Story)
"What is the Rule of Three?" (Great speeches have three main points - it's the magic number our brains love!)
Homework Challenge
Spot the Hook
"This week, listen to a presentation, a YouTube video, or even a commercial. Can you identify the HOOK? Was it a question, a fact, or a story? Write it down and bring it to next class!"