Practice matters more than theory. These activities work for classes and for home. Most need only a timer, a notebook, and a phone to record.

1. One-minute impromptu speaking
   Pick a random topic (“Should phones be allowed in school?”). Take 20 seconds to plan, then speak for one minute using point, reason, example.
2. Speech planning worksheet
   Fill in a simple template: topic, audience, main message, three supporting points, opening line, closing line.
3. Persuasive speech activity
   Choose a position, write one claim with two reasons and one example each, then deliver it in two minutes. Swap sides and argue the opposite.
4. Debate preparation sheet
   List three arguments for your side, three likely arguments against it, and a response to each.
5. Storytelling exercise
   Tell a 90-second story about a challenge you faced. Include a beginning, a turning point, and what you learned.
6. Voice modulation drill
   Read the same paragraph three ways: fast and flat, slow and flat, then with pauses and emphasis. Record and compare.
7. Presentation preparation
   Take a school project and convert it into a three-slide talk. Rehearse it aloud, then cut anything that does not support the main point.
8. Self-introduction practice
   Prepare a 45-second introduction covering who you are, what you enjoy, and one goal. This is useful for stream selection and interviews.
9. Group discussion activity
   In a group of four, discuss a topic for five minutes. Each person must build on another’s point at least once.
10. Reflection and self-assessment worksheet
    After every speech, rate yourself from 1 to 5 on clarity, voice, eye contact, and structure. Write one thing that went well and one thing to improve next time.

Tip for parents: let your child record these practice sessions and watch them back. Most students notice their own habits, such as “um” and “like”, without being told.