grade 8 unit 8: entertainment speech

Grade 8 Unit 8: Entertainment Speech

Table of Contents Unit Objectives 2

Lesson 1: Entertainment Speech 3 Warm-up! 3 Learn About It! 4 Check Your Understanding 5 Let’s Step Up! 6

Lesson 2: Composing an Entertainment Speech 7 Warm-up! 7 Learn About It! 8 Check Your Understanding 11 Let’s Step Up! 12

Lesson 3: Delivering an Entertainment Speech 13 Warm-up! 13 Learn About It! 14 Check Your Understanding 15 Let’s Step Up! 16

Lesson 4: Nonverbal Cues in an Entertainment Speech 17 Warm-up! 17 Learn About It! 18 Check Your Understanding 20 Let’s Step Up! 21

Performance Task 22

Self-Check: How Well Did I Learn? 23

Wrap Up 24

Bibliography 25

GRADE 8 | English

UNIT 8 Entertainment Speech According to studies, humor has many benefits both in the physical and social well-being of an individual. It helps improve blood circulation, cope with anxiety and make more friends.

People who have a high sense of humor are also generally well-liked by people and they have many friends. Hence, it is not a wonder why people love to listen to entertainment speeches.

Unit Objectives

In this unit, you should be able to:

● write an entertainment speech following the basic structure; ● identify the elements of an entertainment speech; ● deliver a self-composed entertainment speech using all the needed speech

conventions; and ● use appropriate nonverbal cues when delivering an entertainment speech.

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Lesson 1: Entertainment Speech

The ability of a person to speak and communicate well often is beneficial to him or her. Verbal communication is such an important life skill that most people overlook.

Giving speeches, likewise, is a skill that one can enhance and practice to perfection. From politicians, businessmen, and even teacher, speech communication is an important tool in getting a message across a certain audience.

Warm-up!

Think-Pair-Share Divide the class into pairs. Give the three themes to each pair and have them share an anecdote or experience that can go under that theme. Each pair should have six short stories or spiels not exceeding three paragraphs. Decide as a pair which are the three best spiels to share with the class. Themes:

1. Funny experience 2. Interesting/weird experience 3. Relaxing/stress-release experience

Guide questions after the sharing: How did your classmates’ spiels make you feel? How do you think can we use this for entertainment speeches?


Learn About It!

An entertainment speech is a kind of speech where the main purpose is enjoyment. It aims to make the audience laugh or smile. This is usually delivered during light-hearted dinners or situations that call for humor, amusement, and relaxation.

Entertainment speeches are one of those types of speeches that may come in handy especially with the youth and children. The tone and purpose of entertainment speeches tend to attract a wider audience, thus, making it a good starting point for most speech deliveries.

The basic structure of an entertainment speech includes an introduction, body and conclusion.

The introduction contains the central idea of your entertainment speech. It should capture the attention of the audience through the use of humor, anecdotes, and other strategies. The body strengthens the central idea while the conclusion reiterates it.

Possible Topics of Entertainment Speeches:

● The Society from the Eyes of a Baby ● Topsy-turvy Mother Earth: When Humans Became Ozone Layers ● The Funniest Dream in my Own Nightmare


Check Your Understanding

Write true if the statement is correct and false if it is wrong. _____________ 1. Speeches are a form of verbal communication _____________ 2. Entertainment speeches can be heard during political rallies. _____________ 3. “The Death of My Brother” is a good title for an entertainment

speech. _____________ 4. The main purpose of an entertainment speech is enjoyment. _____________ 5. Entertainment speeches has three basic parts.

List down at least three funny topics you are interested in. Then, choose one to do a research about.


Answer the question given. In your opinion, how can politicians, businessmen, and teachers use entertainment speeches? Explain your answer.

Let’s Step Up!


Lesson 2: Composing an Entertainment Speech

Before performing an entertainment speech, you would still have to write an interestingly enough script to be able to perform it in front of an audience. It is important to understand that speeches follow the three basic parts of speech writing. It has an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Warm-up!

Have the students share with the class their top three amusing or funny concepts or ideas. This can come in a form of a meme, picture, anecdote, or any idea from social media. Create a cluster of amusing and funny ideas of the class. Guide questions: What concepts or ideas do we have in common? Why are these things considered to be amusing or funny to you?


Learn About It!

When composing an entertainment speech, it is important to establish the structure first. A basic entertainment speech has an introduction, body and conclusion

Writing the Introduction of an Entertainment Speech

When writing the introduction of an entertainment speech, make sure to capture the attention of the audience. You may use humor, anecdotes and other witty remarks to make your audience know that they are bound to have a good time with your speech.

Below are different examples of an introduction for an entertainment speech:

(1) Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It is sticky and it is soft. It is soft and it is hard. It is sweet and sour. What is this? It is bubble gum-a type of gum with many health benefits and I am here to talk about them all. (2) Ladies and gentlemen, I have invited another visitor to assist me. He is a wonderful husband to his wife and a father to his kids. Who is this? Well, it’s none other than me. This person standing before you is a role model. Or maybe not!


Writing the Body of an Entertainment Speech

Always remember that a stand-up comedy is different from an entertainment speech. An entertainment speech has a clear message which is elaborated in the body of the speech.

The body of your entertainment speech should revolve around a central theme, Be sure to present the main points and details that will support your main points. Express these points using humor to make the audience feel good while making your message unforgettable.

Below is a short example of the body of a speech:

Humans are confusing creatures. When he wants something, he does everything he can in order to get it but when he finally has that thing, he loses interest. He wants to buy extravagant things but when he finally does, he does not appreciate them and craves for something more instead. When he loves someone, he hurts them.

Truly, man does not know what he wants, what he is living for and why he exists in this world that does nothing to help ease his everyday confusion.

So, ladies and gentlemen, do you still want to be a human being?

Writing the Conclusion of an Entertainment Speech

When writing the conclusion of an entertainment speech, make sure it is memorable and that it summarizes the central theme of your speech. The goal is to leave them laughing after your conclusion. You may use humor, funny quotes or anecdotes, as well, to end your speech.

Below is an example of how to end you entertainment speech:

Ladies and gentlemen, you have to lead your own life and not let others dictate to you on what choices you’ll make. Grab life firmly on the arm and pull it.

Guide it towards the path that you want it to take.

Just remember: Make sure to loosen your hold when it says “ouch”!


Common Types of Humor

These are some types of humor that can be incorporated in entertainment speeches.

1. Turn of phrase – This is employed by making a serious point then turning things around by revealing an unexpected meaning behind the words.

Example: This boy is a hero. A hero of darkness.

2. Pun – This is employed by using a word with its serious meaning than using the same word in a different meaning or using a word which suggests more than one meaning.

Example:

Speaker: Ladies and Gentlemen, could you describe what a night is?

Audience: dark, scary

Speaker: Wow! I didn’t know that knights from the medieval ages were dark and scary.

3. Exaggeration – This is employed by making a small thing into a bigger and unbelievable one.

Example: You see, when you love someone, you should wag your tails for them like a dog.

4. Understatement – This is employed by underplaying a bigger situation or issue.

Example: Dear ladies and gentlemen,

Have you ever heard a lion’s roar that is so scary? Well, I have, and I almost fell asleep.



Write true if the statement is correct and false if it is wrong.

1. There are four basic parts of an entertainment speech.

2. Humor can only be put in the introduction of an entertainment speech.

3. The body has to have a central theme to revolve around.

4. A pun is when you make a serious point then turn things around by revealing a different meaning behind the words used.

5. An understatement belittling a bigger situation or issue.


Give one example of a phrase, sentence, or paragraph applying each type of humor discussed. Answer the question given. How is an entertainment speech different from a stand-up comedy? Give concrete examples to differentiate the two.

Let’s Step Up!


Lesson 3: Delivering an Entertainment Speech

Delivering a written or memorized script in front of an audience may be a fearful task for some, or a challenge to most people. It takes talent and numerous repeated practices to deliver a perfect speech. It takes more effort to make it entertaining and humorous to an audience.

Warm-up!

Think-Pair-Share Use the cluster chart of amusing and funny ideas generated by the class. In groups of three, come up with three funny jokes or anecdotes that may be fictional, to deliver to the class. The purpose of the sharing is to make the teacher or most of the class laugh or smile. Guide questions:

● Was it difficult to craft or create a joke for the class? Why or why not? ● What were the things you considered while writing your own jokes or anecdotes?


Learn About It!

Making your friends laugh may be an easy task for you may know them well to understand what makes them laugh.

Delivering an entertainment speech with humorous lines and interesting anecdotes, and a main message might be a challenge if you are facing a bigger, and more diverse audience.

The following are some tips when delivering an entertainment speech:

Analyze Your Audience

Make sure that the humor is appropriate for the age of the audience as well as their educational background and status in life. Different kinds audiences will respond in different ways based on the content of your speech. Knowing the audience will also help you choose an appropriate topic.

Be Prepared

Do some relaxation techniques before the speech. You may inhale deeply and exhale slowly to relax your body before delivering the speech. Make an outline of the speech in your head if you are going to deliver it from memory. It is helpful to carry note cards, a small card with notes for your speech, so you don’t forget anything.

Adapt to the Occasion

The humor in your speech should match the occasion. There are situations which do not call for humor and there are some where jokes will be appreciated.


Know Your Time Limit

Be mindful of the time. The length of the speech will depend on the time given for you to deliver it. Some situations like a graduation ceremony require long speeches, but there are some situations like a reunion dinner where you will be required to talk only for a few minutes.

Enjoy Yourself

It is important that you enjoy your own speech. The audience will have a hard time enjoying your speech if you look like you are not enjoying what you are talking about.


Write true if the statement is correct and false if it is wrong.

1. Audience analysis is important to note for some jokes are not appropriate to some types of audiences.

2. It is advisable to do breathing exercises before delivering a speech to relax your body.

3. You cannot hold anything when delivering an entertainment speech.

4. The audience should always be ready to hear the jokes the speaker will deliver.


5. Entertainment speeches are delivered impromptu and on the spot.

Fill in the following chart for your future entertainment speech delivery.

Audience Analysis Audience population: Audience age group range: Audience background / special instructions:

Occasion

Speech Duration Time allotted:

Answer the question given. In your opinion, are note cards really helpful when delivering speeches? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

Let’s Step Up!


Lesson 4: Nonverbal Cues in an Entertainment Speech

When communicating with another person, your nonverbal cues are considered as important as what you are saying verbally. This is also the case when delivering speeches.

Warm-up!

Team Charades Divide the class into groups of three or four. Play the classic charades but with varying degrees of difficulty. First round: Each group will have one actor who will be acting out the secret word, but he or she will be facing the board instead of his or her team. Second round: The assigned actor will now be facing the team but has to act out the secret word with his or her eyes closed. Third round: The assigned actor will be doing the classic charades, facing his or her group with eyes open. Suggested words: 1st round: cat, boat, sun, mouse, computer 2nd round: airplane, sunflower, potato, basketball 3rd round: Ferris wheel, dump truck, peanut butter, animal balloon


Guide question after the activity: What round was the most difficult? Why so? How important is eye contact and nonverbal cues in communicating ideas? Give other concrete examples.

Learn About It!

Nonverbal cues when delivering a speech includes facial expression, tone of voice and gestures.

Below are some nonverbal cues you could use when delivering an entertainment speech:

Maintain Eye Contact with the Audience

Eye contact establishes interaction with the audience. We change the focus of our eyes from time to time whenever we deliver a speech. When you speak, make sure to make sustained and direct eye contact with the audience. When delivering an entertainment speech, it is important to make eye contact to see if we offended anyone from the audience. It will also help the speaker to see if anyone is bored.

Use Appropriate Facial Expressions

Our facial expressions show our emotions. When delivering an entertainment speech, it is best not to frown. Look light-hearted and smile often.


Have a Good Posture

When delivering an entertainment speech, you have to stand properly. Your shoulder and your back should be straightened. Do not lean on one side and keep your hands at the side.

Use Gestures

Gestures make a speech livelier especially when delivering an entertainment speech.

There are different types of gestures. Some of the common ones include:

Iconic – This is like painting using the hands as brush.

Example: Illustrating the shape of an object by using the hands to draw the shape in the air. Deictic –These are also known as “pointing gestures”. They indicate imaginary, real or implied objects, people, etc.

Beat – These are the gestures similar to the rhythmic beating of a finger, hand or arm. These could be a short beat, which is used to mark an important point or a succession of beats, which is used to emphasize an important concept. Metaphorical – these are used to explain an idea without any

physical form. Common forms of this gesture include waving of the hands and pinching with fingers.


Dress Properly

Dress based on the occasion. If the occasion is formal, wear formal clothes. If the situation calls for a casual attire, wear casual clothes. It is helpful not to wear too many accessories or wear clothes that have flashy colors. It is also best to avoid revealing attire.


Write the appropriate gesture being described in the sentence.

_______________ 1. The speaker tries to show the meaning of romance by cupping his hands together.

_______________ 2. The speaker emphasizes his point by clapping his hands twice. _______________ 3. The speaker points to an audience and yells, “Are you guilty?” _______________ 4. The speaker tries to mimic the spreading of flower petals using

her fingers opening wide.

Research a speech delivery that was recorded and uploaded online. List down ten different nonverbal cues used by the speaker.


Answer the question given. Which nonverbal cue do you often use when speaking? Which nonverbal cue will you most likely use in your own entertainment speech?

Let’s Step Up!


Performance Task

That’s Entertainment Speaking!

Goal: ● Students will deliver a 3- to 5-minute entertainment speech.

Role:

● You are a speaker that will deliver a short entertainment speech. Audience:

● Teacher, classmates, invited guests Situation:

● The challenge is to compose your own speech. ● Each speech must be pre-approved by the teacher and peer edited by a classmate.

Product / Performance:

● The entertainment speech has to be delivered with 3 to 5 minutes. ● Note cards can be used to aid the speakers. ● Each piece has to be pre-approved or pre-checked by teacher and peer-edited by a

classmate. Standards:

● There is no word limit, but the speaker has to make sure that the speech is 3 to 5 minutes long.

● A script must be handed to the teacher for grading purposes. ● The audience will be grading on the speeches delivered as well. ● See the Rubrics below for the corresponding scores.

Criteria Beginning (0-12 points)

Developing (13-16 points)

Accomplished (17-20 points)

Score

Content (Focus on details/events is clearly evident; it is clearly related to the topic.)


Organization (Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas)

Language (spelling, mechanics, grammar and usage)

Nonverbal language (good use of nonverbal cues to communicate message)

Presentation (good posture, attire, vocal quality, and confidence in delivery)

Self-Check: How Well Did I Learn?

Skills I think I need more

practice and assistance

I am familiar and can perform well with

minimal assistance

I am confident that I can perform this on

my own I can write an entertainment speech following the basic structure.

I can identify the elements of an entertainment speech.

I can deliver a self-composed entertainment


speech using all the needed speech conventions. I can use appropriate nonverbal cues when delivering an entertainment speech.

Wrap Up

● An entertainment speech is a kind of speech where the main purpose is enjoyment. It aims to make the audience laugh or smile.

● The basic structure of an entertainment speech includes an (1) introduction, (2) body, and (3) conclusion.

● Some of the common types of humor you could use in your speech are turn of phrase, pun, exaggeration, and understatement.

● When delivering an entertainment speech, you should analyze your audience, be prepared, adapt to the occasion, know your time limit, and enjoy yourself.

● When delivering speech, make sure to make eye contact with the audience, use appropriate facial expressions, have good posture, use gestures, and dress properly.


Bibliography

San Miguel et al. 2007. Speak Smart: A Textbook for Spoken English. Quezon City: C&E

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Zimmer, John. 2012. “Ten Tips on Using Body Language when delivering a speech [blog post]”.

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