Public Speaking Vocabulary word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

Public Speaking Vocabulary word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

I made this public speaking puzzle set for my 4th graders during our presentation unit. The kids were nervous to speak in front of the class and had no idea what words like eye contact, volume, or posture meant. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like eye contact, volume, posture, gesture, expression, fluency, pacing, pause, practice, audience, introduction, conclusion, note card, microphone, and confidence. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the public speaking terms finally stick.

The PDF is four pages. Three puzzles plus one answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether looking at your note cards too much is bad. The crossword I use for partners. I added a couple simple microphone and person speaking drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for 4th through 5th grade. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers write one tip for feeling less nervous before a speech on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.