11th Grade Career and Technical Education Games

AVID Public Speaking Activity - Fishbowl Speeches

By Teach Savvy Store

This AVID team-building card game is the perfect icebreaker for students who want to practice their public speaking skills in a fun and interactive way. Designed for use in a classroom or group setting, this card game challenges players to give a 1-minute speech about a topic using the card they draw. This engaging activity not only helps students build their public speaking confidence but also teaches them valuable skills in communication and creative thinking!

Whether you're a teacher looking to add a fun and interactive activity to your classroom curriculum, or a team leader looking to build team dynamics and improve communication skills, Fishbowl Speeches is the perfect choice!

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How to Play Fishbowl Speeches

  • Place the 25 different topics into a container and mix them up to ensure random selection.
  • Ask a student to select a topic from the container and read it out loud.
  • Allow 30 seconds for the student to brainstorm the content and delivery of their speech. Provide one minute for the student to present their answer to the question or topic.

What's Included

  • Directions page
  • 25 Topics
  • blank cards to write your own words

Example topics

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*This resource is available for Outschool teachers to purchase without the need for extra licenses.

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