Polishing Your Speech Draft

Grade 745 min

Learning Objective

I can refine my speech draft by trimming unnecessary sections, and ensuring I have strong opening and closing sections.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

4 Easy Steps to Proofread & Polish Your Final Draft

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Imagine your speech draft includes a section with detailed historical background that, while interesting, doesn't directly support your main argument. Describe how you would trim this section to make your speech more focused and impactful. After reviewing your speech draft, you realize your opening is weak and doesn't grab the audience's attention. Describe two different strategies you could use to strengthen your opening and make it more engaging.

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