We've all heard the well-worn adage, "Picture the audience in its underwear!" I don't know about you, but if I stood in front of a group of people and visualized them all in their "delicates," I would be laughing too hard to speak at all (or horrified into muteness). But the idea is a good one: changing your thoughts from something negative to something positive is one of the best ways to overcome your fear. Also known as Creative Visualization, this technique is used by elite athletes, actors, and motivational speakers - including yours truly - and will become a trusted tool in your public speaking toolbelt. LEARN MORE HERE In my next post, I'll be talking about preparation and practice as important tools in overcoming the fear of public speaking.
At last, a version of Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for younger students and those whose native language is not English. Students can learn to analyze sentences in 5 easy steps.
Do you teach more than one grade level?
If so, you may be ready for some NEW Reproducible Exercises, Tests, and Writing Connection Pages to use with Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School by Charlene Tess
