Speak Up Superstar Lesson Plan Speak Up Superstar
Individual Lesson Plan (Tier 3)
Duration 60 Min
Objective
Students will learn key public speaking skills—organizing a short speech, using clear voice and confident body language—and practice delivering a one-minute talk with tailored reading supports.
Why It Matters
Building public speaking confidence empowers students with cerebral palsy to communicate clearly, overcome reading challenges, and develop self-esteem through accessible, supportive activities.
Teacher Preparation
Review the Public Speaking Slide Deck .
Print and enlarge Speak Up Spark Worksheet and Discussion Prompts Handout .
Cut and organize Role-Play Prompt Cards and Speech Bingo Cards .
Prepare assistive technology (text-to-speech, large-font displays) to support reading challenges.
Included Materials
• Public Speaking Slide Deck
• Speak Up Spark Worksheet
• Discussion Prompts Handout
• Role-Play Prompt Cards
• Speech Bingo Cards
• Public Speaking Quiz & Answer Key
Instructional Steps
10m
Intro
Welcome and Warm-Up
Greeting and experience sharing.
Greet student; explain goal (organize, speak clearly, use body language).
Use Discussion Prompts Handout to talk about past speaking.
Read prompts aloud and display in large font to ensure accessibility.
10m
Teach
Core Principles
Direct instruction using slides.
Present Public Speaking Slide Deck : organization, clarity, body language.
Pause between slides; invite the student to repeat key terms.
Ensure all text is large for ease of reading.
10m
Draft
Guided Outline Creation
Planning a short talk.
Distribute Speak Up Spark Worksheet .
Read instructions aloud; assist with brainstorming and larger words.
Guide student to draft a 3-part speech outline.
15m
Practice
Role-Play Practice
Applied speaking skills.
Student draws a Role-Play Prompt Card .
Student prepares a 1-minute speech using their drafted outline.
Provide supportive feedback on projection, pacing, and posture.
10m
Review
Speech Bingo
Reinforcing vocabulary.
Play Bingo with Speech Bingo Cards .
Call out skills (e.g., “eye contact”); student marks them when used or heard.
Discuss each term to solidify understanding.
5m
Exit
Quiz and Debrief
Assessment and goal setting.
Administer Public Speaking Quiz ; read questions aloud.
Review using Answer Key .
Set one specific goal for the next speaking opportunity.
Speak Up Superstar Slides Speak Up
Superstar
Today's Goals:
Structure a short speech
Speak with clarity
Use confident body language
Teacher Note: Welcome the student and introduce the session. Explain that today they’ll learn three core public speaking skills. Ensure text is read aloud clearly.
Speech Structure
01
Introduction
Grab attention with a "hook."
02
Body
Share 2–3 main points.
03
Conclusion
Summarize and close strong.
Teacher Note: Read each part aloud. Ask the student why it’s helpful to organize a speech into parts. Use a simple hobby as an example.
Voice Clarity
1
Speak Slowly
Give every word its own space.
2
Enunciate
Say each sound clearly.
3
Pause
Wait a second between ideas.
Teacher Note: Model speaking a sentence slowly. Invite the student to repeat. Emphasize pausing to let the audience absorb info.
Confident Body Language
Stand Tall
Relaxed posture with shoulders back and head up.
Eye Contact
Look at your audience to build a connection.
Teacher Note: Demonstrate standing tall and making eye contact. Ask the student to practice these in a mirror or to you.
Key Terms
Eye Contact
Articulation
Posture
Gesture
Pause
Teacher Note: Introduce vocabulary one by one. Act out or illustrate each term to reinforce its meaning.
Practice Time!
1
Fill out your speech outline
2
Draw a Prompt Card
3
Deliver your 1-minute speech
Teacher Note: Explain the activity. Remind them to use the three skills (structure, clarity, body language).
Speak Up Spark Worksheet Speak Up Spark Outline
Student Name
Date
Use this worksheet to plan your short speech. Fill in each section with your ideas.
1 Title / Topic of Your Speech
2 Hook / Introduction
How will you grab the audience's attention?
3 Main Point 1
What is your first point?
Details or examples:
4 Main Point 2
What is your second point?
Details or examples:
5 Conclusion / Summary
How will you close your speech?
Ready to practice! Use this outline with your Role-Play cards.
Discussion Prompts Handout Speak Up Chat
Discussion Prompts
Tell me about a time you spoke in front of others. What did you talk about?
What makes you feel nervous or excited when you speak?
What do you enjoy about talking to a group?
What do you find most challenging when you speak in public?
Share your thoughts to get started!
Role Play Prompt Cards Role-Play Prompt Cards
Cut these cards apart for the practice activity.
Introduce yourself to a new classmate
Describe your favorite hobby
Persuade someone to try your favorite food
Explain how to play your favorite game
Tell a story about a fun family tradition
Share a fun fact about an animal
Describe your best day at school
Convince a friend to read your favorite book
Explain why exercise is important
Talk about a place you’d like to visit
Speak Up Superstar • Role-Play Practice
Speech Bingo Cards Speech Bingo!
Mark each skill you hear or use!
B I N G O EYE CONTACT ARTICULATION PAUSE GESTURE POSTURE INTRODUCTION BODY LANGUAGE CLARITY CONFIDENCE HOOK SUMMARY AUDIENCE FREE SPACE
| ENUNCIATION | VOLUME |
| SMILE | PACE | PROJECTION | EXPRESSION | QUESTION |
| STORYTELLING | EXAMPLE | CONCLUSION | TEMPO | ENGAGEMENT |
How to Play
Mark a square when you hear or use the term.
Get 5 in a row (any direction) for BINGO!
Speaker Award
Public Speaking Quiz Public Speaking Quiz
Name
Date
1 Which of these is the correct order of a speech?
A. Hook, Summary, Body
B. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
C. Beginning, Middle, Question
2 What does "articulation" mean?
A. Using hand movements
B. Speaking each word clearly
C. Moving your body
3 Why is pausing important?
A. To speed up your speech
B. To give listeners time to think
C. To make your speech longer
4 Which shows confident body language?
A. Slouching
B. Standing tall
C. Folding your arms tightly
5 Which is NOT a key public speaking term?
A. Eye contact
B. Whispering
C. Gesture
You did a great job today!
Worksheet Answer Key Answer Key & Teacher Guide
Speak Up Superstar Assessment
Public Speaking Quiz Answers
1. Correct order of a speech?
Choice B
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Explanation: A speech needs a logical flow. Introduction (Hook) to grab attention, Body for main points, and Conclusion to summarize.
2. What does "articulation" mean?
Choice B
Speaking each word clearly
Explanation: Articulation is about the clarity of speech sounds and words. Choice A refers to gestures; Choice C refers to overall body language.
3. Why is pausing important?
Choice B
To give listeners time to think
Explanation: Pauses act as "punctuation" in spoken language, allowing the audience to process important information.
4. Confident body language?
Choice B
Standing tall
Explanation: Standing tall with relaxed shoulders shows openness and confidence. Slouching or tight arms can suggest nervousness or being closed off.
5. NOT a key public speaking term?
Choice B
Whispering
Explanation: While you might whisper for effect, it is not considered a core fundamental skill like eye contact or gestures.
Facilitation Tips
Accessibility
If the student has difficulty with handwriting, allow them to dictate their speech outline to you or use speech-to-text technology.
Pacing
The 60-minute timeframe is a guide. If the student needs more time for the practice activity, reduce the Bingo game to 5 minutes.
