Master practical speaking with a trusted, teacher‑friendly guide to voice, gesture, and classroom recitation.
This non-fiction guide presents a clear approach to teaching and practicing expressive speech. It pairs theory with practical methods, helping teachers train students in natural, effective voice use, posture, breathing, and articulation. Rich in sample selections and notes, it also highlights how gesture supports spoken presentation, making it a valuable resource for both college classrooms and home study.
What you’ll find
- A structured overview of teaching voice and delivery, grounded in decades of classroom experience.
- Practical instructions that connect breath, mouth position, and body alignment to clear, confident speaking.
- A curated mix of readings and declamations drawn from classic and contemporary authors, with guidance on when and how to use them.
Ideal for readers who teach or study speech, rhetoric, or drama, and for anyone seeking a practical path to better public speaking in everyday life.Ideal for instructors, students, and home learners looking for a comprehensive, method‑driven approach to elocution that emphasizes both technique and expressive reading.
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