TOASTMASTERS

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

PROGRAMME

PARTICIPANT’S NAME: ___________________________

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TOASTMASTER

1. Accept Control

Thank President

Brief personal welcome to Youth Leadership Toastmasters (and Guests)

2. Describe briefly

There are three parts:

1. Speeches

2. Evaluations

BREAK

3. Topics

Each of these will be explained as the meeting reaches the appropriate point.

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A good TEAM is crucial to success.

TOASTMASTER _______________________(Runs the meeting)

TOPIC MASTER _______________________(Will explain Topics after the break)

Guest Greeter ___________________________(Greets Toastmasters warmly at the door)

Sergeant-at-Arms ________________________(Checks that the room is in order)Ask Sergeant-at-Arms

(a) Number of Toastmasters present(b) Names of Guests

TimerSpeeches: - Green light at 3 mins. Red Light at 4 mins.

General Evaluator ______________________________

(At the end of the meeting, the General Evaluator will give his/her personal evaluation of the meeting.

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As it is part of Toastmaster training to learn by doing, these positions rotate. This gives all of us an opportunity to gain experience in many different areas.

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SPEECHES

Introduce the Speaker in a friendly and supportive manner.

(a) SPEAKER No. ___________

(b) Stage ____________________

(c) EVALUATOR _______________

Ask the evaluator to read the Objectives of the Speech.

With a Speech entitled ____________________

Would you please welcome ________________

At the end of the speech, Ask TIMER for the time of the speech.

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How to benefit from your EVALUATION

An evaluator is not a judge or a person with all the answers. He or she is just a source of helpful feedback.

It is important that you realise your evaluator is a friend trying to help you. Your evaluator will point out your strengths and your potential strengths. Think about how your evaluator’s comments might help you improve your speaking skills.

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TOPIC MASTER

The Topic Session of the meeting gives all of us the opportunity to practice thinking and speaking on our feet. This is an important skill. We learn to present our thoughts in a clear, organised manner without preparation. Also we learn to listen carefully to previous speakers.

I will state the topic and then call on somebody to speak on that topic for ONE MINUTE.

When that person has finished, other Toastmasters are welcome to add-on their opinion. Just raise your hand please and I will call on you in turn.

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OUR TIMER WILL PUT THE RED LIGHT ON AT ONE MINUTE.

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ICE-BREAKER

TIME: 3-4 minutes

OBJECTIVES

1. To begin speaking before an audience.

2. To help you understand what areas require particular emphasis in your speaking development.

3. To introduce yourself to your fellow Youth Leadership Toastmasters.

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THE ICE-BREAKERHere is your opportunity to give your first prepared talk and ‘break the ice’.

You will introduce yourself to your fellow Youth Leadership Toastmasters and give them some information about your background, interests and ambitions.

As you prepare and deliver your talk, you will become aware of speaking skills you already have and areas that require some work. Your fellow Youth Leadership Toastmasters will help you understand these needs, as they see them.

PREPARING THE SPEECHGive the speech a title. Select three or four interesting aspects of your life that will give your fellow Youth Leadership Toastmasters insight and understanding of you as an individual. These might include your birthplace, education, family, hobbies, ambitions, or anything relating to you as an individual.

Once you have the highlights of your talk in mind, weave them into a story, just as if you were telling it to friends around the kitchen table. Share personal experiences. The more personal you make your talk, the warmer will be the relationship between you and your audience.

OPENING, BODY AND CONCLUSION.Like any good story, your talk needs a clear beginning and an ending. Create an interesting opening sentence that captures the audience’s attention. Memorise it. Then think of a good sentence to end with and memorise it. Fill in the ‘Body’ of the speech.

PREPARING YOURSELF.Now the talk is ready, but are YOU ready to present it? Practice the talk until you are comfortable with it.

Rather than thinking of this presentation as ‘making a speech’, think of it as a talk before a group of friends, sharing information of interest. Don’t be afraid of the audience. They experience the same feelings. They want you to succeed and they are eager to help you.

Appearance is important. Be well groomed. When you look right, you feel good about yourself. You will have increased confidence because you know you have made a good first impression on your audience.

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PRESENTING YOUR TALK

After you have rehearsed your speech …..relax. Nervousness is common to every speaker, no matter how experienced. Remember your audience is friendly and eager to help you. Put any nervous energy to work for you instead of against you. Use it to add enthusiasm to your voice.

As you are being introduced, take a deep breath and slowly exhale. This will help your voice sound natural. Begin by facing the Toastmaster and saying ‘Mr (or Madam) Toastmaster’, then face the audience and say ‘Fellow Toastmasters (and Guests) ….’ Pause, and then say your opening sentence.

While you are speaking, don’t fidget with your clothing. Stand straight, both feet firmly on the ground. Don’t rock back and forth, or lean on anything. Leave your hands at your sides. Look directly at some of the people in your audience for a few seconds. Speak loudly and slowly – don’t rush through your speech.

Close your speech with your prepared ending, nod at the Toastmaster of the meeting, and say ‘Mr. (or Madam) Toastmaster’ – then enjoy the applause! Return to your seat.

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SAMPLE SPEECH OUTLINE

Several types of speech outlines are commonly used by experienced speakers. Yet all of them are organised into an OPENING, a BODY and a CONCLUSION. Here is a very basic outline that illustrates the structure of a speech containing three main points:

A. OPENING1. Captures audience attention2. Leads into speech topic

B. BODY1. First point

a) Statement of factb) Supporting material

2. Second pointa) Statement of factb) Supporting material

3. Third pointa) Statement of factb) Supporting material

C. CONCLUSION1. Review of summary2. Call to action or memorable statement

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PURPOSE OF SPEECH

VOICE and VOCABULARY

Your voice is one of your most important tools for favourably impressing people. A good speaking voice is pleasant and friendly, natural, strong, varied in tone, and easily heard.

You must translate your thoughts and feelings into a spoken language that everyone can understand. Use short, simple sentences and use words that are clear, accurate, and colourful.

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GESTURES IN SPEAKING

Using body language increases the effectiveness of your speech. Gestures, facial expressions, and other body movements show the audience what you mean.

Each gesture should be large enough to be seen by everyone in the audience. Movements should appear natural and spontaneous. Rehearsal will help to achieve this.

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ICE BREAKER EVALUATION

Name of Speaker: …………………………………………………….Date:……………..

Title of Speech ……………………………………….Evaluator: ………………………..

a) Point out the speaker’s strengths and potential strengths.

b) Suggest areas where the speaker may consider putting helpful suggestions into practice.

c) Be encouraging.

Did the audience get to know the speaker? ……………………………………………….

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Did the speech seem well-prepared? ………………………………………………………

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Was the speech presented well? ……………………………………………………………

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Did the speech have a definite Opening, Body and Conclusion? ………………………..

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Was the speech informative? ………………………………………………………………

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Could you hear the speaker clearly? ………………………………………………………

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What strong points does the speaker already have? ……………………………………..

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What one or two suggestions can you give to help the speaker improve? ………………

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Stage 2 Speech

Objectives:

1. To show the audience your earnestness, sincerity and conviction on a subject.

2. Direct any nervousness you may have towards your subject.

Time: 3 - 4 minutes.

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Stage 2 SpeechIn your first speech, you concentrated on actually getting on your feet before an audience and making it through a talk. Now, having ‘broken the ice’, you are ready to move on.

For y our Stage 2 speech, choose a subject that is of particular interest to you – for example: hobbies, interests, work experience etc. Your purpose is to convey sincerity and earnestness to your audience. Share your enthusiasm with them. When a subject has meaning for you, the audience will listen. Direct your natural nervousness towards your subject.

If your speech is to make sense to the audience, it needs to be organised into a logical form.

Let the audience know clearly:

1. What you are going to talk about

2. Then talk about it

3. Summarise

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3. STAGE 2 Evaluation

Name of Speaker ………………………………………………….Date: …………………….

Title ………………………………………………Evaluator …………………………………..

Was the speech adequately prepared? ……………………………………………………….

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Did the opening capture the attention of the audience? ………………………………………

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Did the speech follow a logical outline? ………………………………………………………..

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Did the speaker convey earnestness & conviction? ……………………………………………

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Did the speech conclude with a strong note? ………………………………………………….

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Did the speaker establish eye contact with the audience? ……………………………………..

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Did the speaker appear to control nervousness? ………………………………………………..

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The speaker’s strengths:

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Suggestions for improvement:

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GOOD LISTENING SKILLS

LISTENING INVOLVES:

. RECEIVING

. ORGANISING

. INTERPRETING

. RESPONDING TO INFORMATION THAT

IS HEARD

GOOD LISTENERS:

. LOOK THE SPEAKER IN THE EYE

. SIT ATTENTIVELY

. LOOK AS IF THEY ARE ENJOYINGTHEMSELVES

. ASK QUESTIONS

. MAKE COMMENTS

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LEADERSHIP

Leadership is a skill and can be learned.

A leader does not just tell – he or she carries people along.

Leaders get a team thinking “My job is to help us to do our job”

A leader draws on the experience of others.

Change is a journey and needs planning step by step.

Do not be afraid to admit what you don’t know and cannot predict.

Explain your changes to those affected.

You cannot be too well informed.

Have the courage not to take a decision.

When a leader calls a meeting, the meeting should be a meeting of ideas rather than people.

Motivation is freeing people to do willingly and well the job that has to be done.

Show an interest in the work of others and let them know it is important.

Challenge your people and encourage potential

Show appreciation

A good leader: Pinpoint your goals.Check their suitability

Notify your team.

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How do you stand as a speaker?

Date: _____________

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WILL HELP YOU DISCOVER YOUR PRESENT SPEAKING ABILITIES. AT THE END OF THE COURSE, YOU WILL REVIEW YOUR PROGRESS.

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DO YOU …….

Feel comfortable talking to other people on aone-to-one basis?

Feel comfortable talking to other people in a small/large group?

Have difficulty telling others your views or ideas?

Have nervous habits when you speak to other peoplesuch as saying ‘uh’ or ‘um’, fumbling with buttonsor clothing, jingling change in your pocket, etc?

Have a good vocabulary?

Listen to others and think carefully about what they say?

Want to improve your speaking abilities with helpfulEvaluation from your fellow Youth Leadership Toastmasters?

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