Prepared Public Speaking

1. Prepared Public Speaking Things to consider when writing, preparing for and giving a public speech. Miss Thalman North Summit High

2. Introduction • Speeches are given to inform the audience, persuade the audience, or to integrate the members of an audience. • People also listen for the same reasons • Speaking skills increase a person’s effectiveness and influence the decision of others. • Speaking in public is an art form nearly as old as humanity itself. • Effective public speaking is INFLUENCE. • INFLUENCE IS LEADERSHIP!!

3. As as a speech is planned, consider the following: PURPOSE AUDIENCE OCCASION If you can empathize with the audience, you will be able to plan a better speech! PLANNING A SPEECH

4. Find out as much information as possible about the audience. It will be helpful to know the following in advance. # in group Ages Interests Formal or informal Setting Time frame Room size Place on program Analyze the Audience

5. Analyze the Audience • Keep in mind the following 3 questions when analyzing your audience: • To whom am I speaking? • What do I want them to know, believe, or do as a result of my speech? 3. What is the most effective way of composing or presenting my speech to accomplish my aim?

6. Select a Topic • Choose a topic that interests you. • Choose a topic in which you are knowledgeable or want to become knowledgeable. • Choose a topic of interest to your audience.

7. FFA Topic Areas • When searching for a topic for an FFA speech consider using these three general areas: • Production Agriculture • Agribusiness • Agriscience

8. Brainstorming • List topics within each area that interest you. • Jot down words or phrases you know related to those topic areas. • Spend no more than two minutes on each topic area. • This process is called brainstorming. • Example: Willie Nelson

9. Gather Information • Benjamin Franklin once said: • “An empty bag cannot stand upright.” • Without solid material, your speech will fold like Franklin’s bag. • Start research by checking personal books and magazines. • Consult organizations and experts. • Do research in a library and use the librarian to help you search.

10. Gather Information • If the subject is controversial, make sure to get expert opinions from both sides of the issue. • Speaker’s can find quotations to support their ideas in sources such as: • Bartlett’s Familiar Quotes • Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable • Oxford Dictionary of Quotations • Granger’s Index to Poetry

11. Record your Ideas • When gathering material, write each item of information on a note card with: • Name of Source • Page # • Author • Use quotations and statistics when they are needed to make a point.

12. Make an Outline • To help you recognize the speech’s strengths and weaknesses. • To help you organize and develop your ideas. • To help you save time when writing the speech.

13. Outline Format • Main Points are indicated by Roman Numbers ( I, II, V, VI) • Major Subdivisions by capitol letters (A, B) • Minor subheadings by Arabic numbers (1,2) • Further subdivision by lower case letters (a,b,c,d,k,t,)

14. Outline Example TITLE • INTRODUCTION • BODY • First Main Point • Sub point #1 • Sub point #2 • Second Main Point • Sub point #1 • Sub point #2 • CONCLUSION

15. WRITE THE SPEECH • Write the way you talk! • Write the Body of the Speech first. • Begin with the main points. • Arrange them in logical order or sequence. • Then write the Introduction. • Finally, write the conclusion

16. Write the Speech • “Words, are the garments with whish speakers clothe their ideas.” J. Regis O’Connor • Wise speakers choose their words carefully. • Choose effective language. • Refrain from using statements that defame other people or organizations. (Ethical Issues)

17. Introduction • Do something to gain the audiences attention: • Tell a joke • Pound the speaker’s stand • Make a loud noise • Ask a question • Tell a story • Use a quotation • Use a personal reference • Create suspense • Give a compliment

18. Introduction • The introduction must grab the attention of the audience, but it must also focus on the goal of the speech.

19. CONCLUSION • All’s Well that Ends Well - Shakespeare • The conclusion offers the speaker on ed last opportunity to remind the audience of the speech content. • Summarize the main points. • Use a story. • Be humorous. • Appeal and • Make an emotional impact.

20. Practice the Speech • Practice Time Limits • Practice Methods • School Classes and Teachers • Home and Mirror • Auditorium • Civic Organizations • THE VIDEO CAMERA

21. THINGS THAT NEED PRACTICE • Your Smile • Gestures • Head and Eyes • Sincerity

22. Present the Speech • A good speech starts with good preparation. • Things to consider when giving speech: • Salutation • Being Deliberate • Using the Hands (Need to appear natural) • Using the Body (Do not sway, rock, fidget) • Humor • Dress and Physical Appearance • Where to stand • Notes • Special Considerations

23. Answer Questions • If you are asked questions afterwards, keep the following in mind: • Be deliberate, take time to think through answer and then reply. • Be complete • Answer with confidence • If you do not know the answer, says so without hesitation, do not bluff. • If you did not hear or did not understand the questions, ask the person to repeat or rephrase.

24. FINALLY, Listen and Evaluate • Evaluate speeches and presentation after each time. • Evaluation allows for an analysis of where the speech went right and/or wrong.

25. Keep the voice well modulated, use variety of pitch and tone. Strive for correct pronunciation and enunciate clearly. Cultivate a sincere interest in people. Constantly strive to increased your vocabulary. Open the speech with a sentence that will secure the attention of the audience. End the speech in a forceful manner. Take appropriate pauses and don not allow yourself to run out of breath. Maintain good posture while speaking. Other Points To Consider

26. Your Assignment • You will be given 4 class days to write a speech to present to your Ag Class. • Begin planning this weekend and be prepared to start presenting on Monday, OCTOBER 29. • Good luck, choose wisely, reseach smart, use time effectively. • Type written draft is due the day you present. • You may only use notecards when presenting in front of the class.