Lesson Objective

Students will identify filler words in speeches and try to eliminate them from their own use

Why is speaking and listening important

SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

1-2

note cards may be used

Teacher designed activity and item speech: take an item out of the bag and discuss it as if it is the best thing around

Noun speech (see next lesson)