Your Sixth Speech
Prepare and deliver your sixth short speech on a chosen topic, practice voice and gestures, record or present to family for friendly feedback.
Step-by-step guide to prepare and deliver your sixth short speech
Step 1
Pick one topic you care about.
Step 2
Write the topic name at the top of your page.
Step 3
Decide if your speech will inform persuade or entertain.
Step 4
Write your speech goal under the title.
Step 5
Write one short attention-getting opening sentence.
Step 6
Write three main points as short sentences and number them.
Step 7
Write one clear closing sentence that reminds listeners of your main idea.
Step 8
Next to each main point write one simple gesture you'll use.
Step 9
Mark two places in your notes where you'll change your voice volume or speed.
Step 10
Get a stopwatch or note the time on a clock.
Step 11
Read your whole speech aloud while timing yourself.
Step 12
Practice the speech aloud two more times using your gestures and voice changes.
Step 13
Present the speech to a family member or record it for friendly feedback.
Step 14
Share your finished speech on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
I don't have a stopwatch or can't access DIY.org—what can I use instead?
Use a phone's timer or a kitchen timer for the step 'Read your whole speech aloud while timing yourself' and save or upload your recorded presentation to a free video service or a private folder instead of sharing on DIY.org.
I'm forgetting my gestures or losing track of time during the presentation—how can I fix that?
Write the simple gesture next to each numbered main point and mark the two voice-change spots, then use your timer and practice the speech aloud two more times to build muscle memory and pacing.
How can I adapt this speech activity for younger children or older kids?
For younger kids, choose a very simple topic, write one or two short main points and use big, obvious gestures next to each point, while older kids can pick a more complex topic, keep three full main points, mark two voice changes, time a longer read-through and record for critique.
What are quick ways to extend or personalize the speech once it's written?
Add a small prop or a homemade poster by your title, film the presentation to review the gestures and marked voice changes, request specific feedback from the family member on your speech goal, and then share the polished recording on DIY.org if you want wider comments.
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Facts about public speaking for kids
🗣️ A comfortable speaking pace for short speeches is about 120–150 words per minute, which helps keep listeners engaged.
👪 Practicing a speech for family is low-pressure and their friendly feedback can boost your confidence and progress.
🎤 Public speaking is one of the most common fears—many people list it above heights or spiders in polls.
🎬 Recording yourself on video is a top trick used by speakers to spot habits and improve much faster.
👀 Simple gestures and steady eye contact make a speech feel livelier and help your audience remember your points.
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