Lesson 5: Abstract Noun Speech
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to think about a random abstract topic and practice being at the podium
How has this abstract noun impacted your life personally?
What experiences have shaped your understanding of it?
How has it influenced your worldview or values?
Engaging the Audience:
How can you use vivid language and imagery to bring the abstract noun to life?
What stories or anecdotes can you share to illustrate your points?
Addressing the Broader Implications:
How does this abstract noun shape society and culture?
abstract noun
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.
1-3
shorter speech
different noun if the first one you pick is too challenging
Abstract noun speech