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Special Occasion Speeches

Special Occasion Speeches. Chapter 18 Lecture/Recap. Speeches of Introduction. DEFINITION: ‘introduces main speaker to audience’ EXAMPLES: Awards show—host introduces next presenter, Graduation—class president introduces guest speaker

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Special Occasion Speeches

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  1. Special Occasion Speeches Chapter 18 Lecture/Recap

  2. Speeches of Introduction • DEFINITION: ‘introduces main speaker to audience’ • EXAMPLES: Awards show—host introduces next presenter, Graduation—class president introduces guest speaker • TIPS: Keep it brief, be accurate (e.g. know their title, pronunciation of name), adapt (to the speaker…occasion…audience), add a little flare (e.g. drama and anticipation, humor—if appropriate)

  3. Speeches of presentation • DEFINITION: ‘presenting a gift, award, or other type of public recognition’ • EXAMPLES: Honorary degrees, award ceremony at Academic Contest • TIPS: explain why audience is recipient, point our contributions (keep it brief—do not include everything). Can also explain award (and acknowledge those who did not win—if a competition). • Could this be combined with a speech of introduction?

  4. Speeches of Acceptance • DEFINITION: response to an award; giving thanks • EXAMPLES: Response from recipients of Honorary Degrees • TIPS: gives thanks; acknowledge those who have helped

  5. COMMEMORATIVE SPEECHES • DEFINITION: ‘pays tribute to person, group, institution, idea’ • EXAMPLES: Eulogies, dedications • TIPS: inform audience about subject (to inspire; to understand why…), use emotion and creative, vivid language,

  6. Speaking in Small Groups Chapter 19 lecture/recap

  7. Types and responsibilities • Types: • - Dyad • - Small Group • - Problem-Solving Small Group • (Technique: The 5-step Reflective-Thinking Model  Define  Analyze Establish Criteria  Generate/Brainstorm Select Best/Reach Consensus. Then, present recommendations (e.g. oral report, symposium, panel) • Responsibilities: • - Create group goals (and commit to them) • - Fulfill individual assignments (on time!) • - Avoid interpersonal conflicts • - Encourage others • - Stay on track (e.g. with discussions, project, goals)

  8. leadership • Specific Leader? • Types: • - Implied leader • - Emergent leader • - Designated leader • Functions: (As group? Specific leader? Switching roles?) • - Procedural needs (e.g. When will we meet? Where?) • - Task needs (e.g. Who will do the PowerPoint? Who will focus on the first MP?) • - Maintenance needs (e.g. Are we all happy? Are we all supportive?)

  9. Questions about • speech 3? • (REMEMBER: Recap Tuesday after speech week)

  10. Speech workshop • Work in same groups for final part 1 • Problem solving, team work, mini group speech • Prep today; present Thursday

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