MEMORIZE!!!!!!!!!!!!

It takes TIME to memorize!!!!!!!!!!!

NO short-cuts

Hints to help:

It takes TIME to memorize a speech!

NO SHORT-CUTS

HINTS TO HELP:

1. Check your attitude

2. Check your focus

3. Make it a priority

4. Set short and long term goals

5. Keep copy with you at all times

6. Mark up your script

7. Make multiple copies

8. Record and listen to

9. Memorize in bite- size

10. Make copies of portions

11. PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE

12. Read out loud with script

13. Say speech out loud without script

DELIVERY/ THE VOICE

Volume Enunciation Tone Pace Animation DO NOT BE MONOTONE Don’t be a MUMBLER *

DELIVERY/ YOUR BODY Your stance

(with or without a podium) Standing vs. Walking

When to walk or not walk? Eyes

Look at audience, show emotions Hand and arm gestures

Don’t be stiff, Don’t put hands in pockets,

Don’t move hands constantly

Introduce with strong “HOOK”

“Today my speech is about…………..“Today I am going to talk about………

Some “hook” ideas:-Tell a story-Share a personal experience-Ask a question-Statistics or facts-Evidence or support

Using Visual Aids

Practice using visual aids

Whether objects you will hold, a poster

or display or powerpoint.

WORST SPEECH MISTAKE=

POWERPOINT DISASTER

- Use mirror and/or family audience to practice.

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DATES

October 22- Informative Speech November 5- Persuasive Speech

Demonstrative speech video is due by November 12th.

Where to find ideas:

-YOU Strong convictions People you know Media History Theater Current events Books Internet

Types of Speeches

Informative

deliver useful information to audience Demonstrative

actually show “how-to” Persuasive

convince audience to change Entertaining

provide enjoyment to audience

Parts of Speech

Introduction

general idea. Grab attention, clear road map of points to be covered.

Body

Generally 3 main points, organized Closing

Recap, remind

Things to include in speech:

Information Specific examples Explanations

For Informative:

- Great visual aids are always helpful

For Persuasive:

- Plea to take ACTION (conclusion)

- Give options for actions to take.

Reminders: Time yourself while practicing

you will most likely speak faster when in front of audience.

Use 3 X 5 cards (front only) Number cards Also bring in cited sources.

Bring at least 3 DIFFERENT sources BE YOURSELF

talk about YOUR passions, YOUR convictions, YOUR beliefs and your speech will ALWAYS be more believable and persuasive.