Verbal and

Non-Verbal Delivery

Speech II Fontainebleau High School

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvEci5Bjgd4

Types of Communication:

Verbal Symbols: Words

Non-Verbal Symbols: gestures, facial expressions, sounds◦Laughter, whistling, clapping

The Body in DeliveryAural Channel: vocalizations that

accompany spoken words. How it’s said not what is said.

Visual Channel: speaker’s action and appearance.

Audience receives what is said 7% by words, 38% voice, 55% facial expressions and body movement.

Nonverbal Language:

Facial Expressions: shows feelings; reinforces verbal message

Eye Contact: indicates honesty and sincerity

Gestures: adds meaning when describing something

Posture: conveys an attitudeMovement: enhances the impression you want to make

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Write a verbal caption for each picture.

Share your picture captions!

More Non-Verbal Tips:

Animate facial expressions.Maintain eye contact.Use gestures that feel natural.Don’t be a talking head.Dress appropriately.

Activity:

Follow the leader. 1 person is leader and 1 person is the guesser.

Without saying a word, the class will put themselves in order according to birthdate. Oldest person first.

◦NO TALKING!!!!

Methods of DeliveryManuscript: read from fully prepared text.

(when a speaker does not want to misquote something)

Memory: delivered entirely from memory. (short speeches; toasts or intros)

Impromptu: delivered without preparation or practice. (called or elects to not prepare)

Extemporaneous: well practiced and delivered from a key-word or phrase outline. (conversational type of delivery; most widely used)

Your Voice in Delivery

VolumePitch (Is it time to study already?)Rate: vary your speaking ratePauses: I have a dream (pause) that the

red hills of Georgia…Vocal Variety: crescendoPronunciation (word) and Articulation

(sounds of the word)

1. Amidst the mists and coldest frosts, With stoutest wrists and loudest boasts,He thrusts his fists against the posts,And still insists he sees the ghosts.

2. Around and round the rough and rugged rocks the ragged rascal ran.

3. He sawed six sleek, slim, slender saplings in twain.

4. The seething sea ceaseth, and thus the seething sea sufficeth us.

5. Sheep shouldn't sleep in a shack; sheep should sleep in a shed.

6. Hang the table cloth close to the clothes and close the clothes basket.

7. A box of mixed biscuits and a biscuit mixer.

8. Did you copper bottom 'em, sir? No, I aluminumed 'em, mom.

9. The big black bug bit the big black bear, and the big black bear bled blue blood.

10. Seven shy soldiers salting salmon shoulder to shoulder.

11. She says she shall sew a sheet.

12. We're your well-wishers.

13. Some shun sunshine. Do you shun sunshine?

14. Wayne weeds his wheat near a Widdy Waddy pond. His wheat was white, and not regular wheat, so he was given the Award and given a wonderful welcome in Widdy Waddy.

15. Does all oil ooze or is it after all only oil that’s hot that oozes often.

Preparing for ImpromptuFind a pen and paper.Reflect how to address audience interest

and needs.Jot down key words or phrases.Stay on topic.State your ideas and summarize them.Use transitions (first, second, third…)

Impromptu Speech

Deliver an Impromptu speech on the given topic.

Speech must be no less than 2 minutes in length.

Be sure to give your into, body and conclusion with transitions statements.

You will not be allowed to use your paper.

Impromptu Speeches An impromptu speech is a formal speech delivered with a minimum of preparation. Impromptu speeches help speakers learn to rapidly organize and practice overcoming speech anxiety. Concentrate on delivering your speech smoothly and confidently. Process:

1. You will draw 1 topic 2. Quickly organize a response. You have 10 minutes to organize your speech. 3. Give your speech. Time limit: 2-3 minutes.

Criteria:

1. You must have an introduction, body, and conclusion. 2. Your body must contain at least 2, but no more than 3, different points. 3. Your ideas must be developed. 4. You must remain on topic. 5. You must have an appropriate conclusion. 6. The following rubric will be used to assess your impromptu speech:

Organization: _____/5

Student has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion and does not stray from the topic

Sufficient Support: _____/5 Student clearly develops his/her ideas with examples and

information Tone: _____/5

Student is both mature and sincere and approaches the speech with seriousness

Volume: _____/5 Student adjusts his/her volume to the size of the room with

consideration for his/her audience Eye Contact: _____/5

Student connects with his/her audience through natural and sufficient eye contact

Speech Habits: _____/5 Student does not cause distractions or use poor speech etiquette

(chewing gum, leaning on podium, “um,” “like,” fidgeting)

Total out of 30 = _____