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Speech is power, Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Effective Public Speaking

What you will learn

Aspects of Public Speaking Types, Reasons, Why

Parts of the SpeechDelivery of the Speech

Aspects of Public Speaking

Types of public speakingPurpose of your speechWhy we listen to speakersWho is your audiencePreparation for your speech

Types of Public Speaking

Two types of Public Speaking Extemporaneous – means spur of the moment Prepared – having time to develop your material

Why are you there? (Purpose)

Part of your assignmentChance to tell others about what you learned

You have something to share You know things about your topic that others do not

Chance to show others your presentation

Why do we listen to public speakers?

InformationPersuasive topics MotivationEntertainment

Know your audience?

Age – How old is the majority of your audience?

Are there more boys/girls in the audience?What will your audience be interested in?How many people will be in your audience?Will your audience be knowledgeable about

your topic?

How to win the audience?

Keep your discussion Interesting

Use examples or stories Provide interesting facts

To the point Don’t go on and on and on and on and on Keep your comments simple but informative

Preparation

Do your homework – Know your topicDevelop your presentation material

Accuracy (content and spelling)Practice, Practice, Practice

Mom, Dad, brother, sister, mirror, family pet, stuffed animals, record your speech

Practice where you will do your actual presentation Accept criticism – no one is perfect/ there is always

room for improvement Time yourself

The Rule of Three

Humans do not remember well.Audiences need to hear things three times to

increase likelihood that they will remember your points. Tell them what you are going to tell them. Tell them. Tell them what you told them.

Parts of the Speech

IntroductionBodyConclusion

Introduction of Speech

Get the audiences attentionIntroduce yourselfState the purposeRelate the importance to the audiencePreview the main points that will be covered

“Tell them what you are going to tell them”

Consists of three elementsAttention Getter: Gains the audience’s attention and

makes them want to listen to you.Thesis Statement: Clearly outlines the explicit purpose of

the speech.Preview Statement: Explicitly outlines the points of the

speech used to support the thesis.

Body of the Speech

Conveys the messageDiscuss main points (those previewed in

Intro)Provide supporting detailsEducate/ entertain the audience

Conclusion

Highlight the central theme of your speechBriefly cover the main pointsProvide the audience with a feeling of

satisfaction that you accomplished what you promised

Closing statementThank the audience for their attention

Your Conclusion Should...

Consist of 2-3 elements Review Statement: Review the main concepts used to

develop the thesis statement Restate: Restate the Thesis Statement Final thought

Final concluding thought to tie together presentation. Should relate to Introduction. Not necessarily required.

The first step

Be PreparedTake a deep breathSlow your breathing / pause between

sentencesGet the audience engaged

Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech

Walk around – use your energyFind your own way to reduce nervousnessFace your fears

Appearance

First Impressions – made in the first 7 seconds Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath

Who is your audience – dress appropriatelyHow you dress will reinforce your authority

Clean Neat

Delivery of your Speech - PVLEGS

Poise Voice Life Eye Contact Gestures Speed

Poise

This is how you hold yourself.Your body language is part of poise. Posture

Shows confidence Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the

floor / Relax Appears calm and collect

Voice

Use variation in Loudness

Helps provide emphasis and attention Pitch

Low and high pitch Creates interest

Quality Provides emotion and feeling

Voice: Appropriate Language

Know your audienceAvoid JargonAvoid Colloquialisms- (such as old as the hills,

raining cats and dogs and dead as a doornail) and aphorisms (such as There's more than one way to skin a cat).

Know the Occasion

Life

(Rockler-Gladen, 2007)

Be Dynamic! Dynamo means energy

Energy Audience Appropriate Topic Appropriate Needs to demonstrate your excitement

Eye ContactHelps establish a relationship with your audienceMakes them feel includedToo nervous – look directly above their heads (aim for their hairline). Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored? Excited?Keep head up – Don’t talk to the floorMake eye contact with each member of you audienceDo not spend too little/much time on any individual

Gestures

Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and feelingsShould come naturally.Avoid “tiny arms” – keeping movements small and close to body.Avoid contrived gestures. •Facial Expressions Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselvesBe serious when necessary

Speed

• Rate of Speech/Pacing– Too slow and your

audience will get bored and stop listening.

• (Is he STILL talking?!)

– Too fast and your audience will lose track of your ideas.

• (Huh? What did he just say?)

Last minute tips

Do Speak on a topic you have earned the right to talk

about Speak on a topic that you are interested in – be

enthusiastic Talk from your heart – not from your mouth Be sincere Be honest Keep it simple Make brief notes of what you want to say Use pictures or examples to support your opinion Know more about your topic than you will use Rehearse the points of your speech through normal

conversation with friends

Last minute tips

Don’t Memorize your speech Imitate others, be

yourself Preach or scold

Conclusion

Aspects of Public Speaking Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation

Parts of the Speech Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Delivery of the Speech – Multiple Traits Poise, Voice, Life, Energy, Gestures, Speed

Questions ???

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