Lesson Plan
Speeches in the Spotlight Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify key components of an 8th grade graduation speech and draft a concise, engaging speech using a structured template.
Understanding speech structure and crafting engaging opening lines enhances students’ communication skills and prepares them for future public speaking events.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Graduation Speeches
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Key Elements
10 minutes
Step 3
Brainstorm Personal Content
5 minutes
Step 4
Drafting the Speech
8 minutes
Step 5
Share and Reflect
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Speeches in the Spotlight
Learning Objectives
Key Elements of a Graduation Speech
Example Speech
Brainstorm Your Ideas
Draft Your Speech
Share & Reflect
Next Steps
Reading
Worksheet
Worksheet
