The Walkthrough

Worksheet Description

The worksheet titled “Adapting Speech” provides an interactive framework for learners to analyze and adjust their communication based on the audience they are addressing. It begins by asking the speaker to identify the audience type from categories like friends, peers, superiors, subordinates, and strangers. This helps in setting the context for the type of speech adaptation required. The worksheet then delves into audience expectations, prompting the speaker to consider and note what topics the audience may expect to be discussed. This encourages the student to think proactively about the audience’s interests and needs, aligning their speech accordingly.

The next section requires the speaker to reflect on the demographic information of the audience, such as age, gender, education, and experience with the topic, which influences the level of complexity and language used in speech. Following this, the worksheet asks what kind of information the audience needs, ranging from general to specific data, and the purpose of the audience’s need for this information, whether it’s to make a decision, perform a task, form an opinion, or increase understanding. By engaging with these questions, students practice the essential skill of considering the perspective of their listeners, which is crucial for effective communication and connection. The structured prompts guide students in crafting communication that is both respectful and effective, tailored to the listener’s context.