How+do+I+prepare+to+give+speeches+at+a+conference?

__LESSON THIRTEEN:__
How do I prepare to give speeches at a conference?

__DESCRIPTION__:
In this lesson, students gather their research into materials that they can easily access and use during the conference.

__PREPERATION:__
Print and preview materials. Read //__Preparing Students for Model United Nations Conferences – Mini-Activities that Build 21st Century Skills__// to refresh your understanding of the phases of a conference. If possible, gather a set of stop watches so that students can time each others’ speeches.

__STEP BY STEP__
//Anticipate//: Ask students what they are excited about for the conference? Nervous about?

//Inform//: Give students last minute reminders about the location, dress code, flow of debate, expectations, timing, etc.

//Allow//: Instruct students to prepare for the different types of speeches they will give throughout the day by filling in the __Structured Opening Speech__, __Follow-Up Speeches__, and __Specifics at a Glance__ Worksheets.





//Practice//: Instruct students to practice reading aloud their speeches while speaking in a convincing way.

//Grade//: Use the grading rubric on page 24 or 25of //__Preparing Students for Model United Nations__ __Conferences – Mini-Activities that Build 21st Century Skills__// to evaluate student speeches during the conference.

//**Skill Building Extension:**//
//Consider activities in the on pages11-12 of __Preparing Students for Model United Nations Conferences – Mini-Activities that Build 21st Century Skills__ to help students practice their public speaking skills//

//Content Extension: Keep researching the issue and adding to the __Specifics__ Worksheet!//