Friday, April 16, 2010

Communication is a Tool

Lakeview Speech/Language students are discussing purposes of communication. This week they discovered that effectivie communication can help them achieve goals:

Make friends

Ask for help

Express feelings

Get needs met or get something you want

Plan an activity

Build a relationship

Share information

Solve problems

Think and Learn

Change behavior

Exchange ideas

Have fun!

Friday, April 9, 2010

Oral Presentations

Did you know that there is an Illinois state learning standard for school children to "speak effectively?"

As the school year draws to a close, many students in District 66 will be giving oral reports and speeches in their classrooms. Mrs. DeYoung will be visiting various classes to observe students speaking in front of a group. Several speech and language groups will be practicing oral presentation skills during speech therapy sessions.

Oral Presentations

Look at the audience-
Eyes on the listeners, not your notes!


Stand up straight-
Try not to slump or sway


Speak up-
You want to be heard


Speak slowly-
Not too fast, you want to be understood


Use your clear speech


SMILE-You will do great!