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Speak Clear! Speak Loud! Speak Proud!

Speak Clear! Speak Loud! Speak Proud!. Justin Crowe, M.A. Extension Agent, 4-H UT Ag Extension Service Davidson County. Being a successful public speaker does not take talent. It takes perseverance!. Nervous, already! Don't sweat it!

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Speak Clear! Speak Loud! Speak Proud!

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  1. Speak Clear! Speak Loud! Speak Proud! Justin Crowe, M.A. Extension Agent, 4-H UT Ag Extension Service Davidson County

  2. Being a successful public speaker does not take talent. It takes perseverance!

  3. Nervous, already! Don't sweat it! You can do it!

  4. Two types of speeches: Informative Persuasive

  5. Is there a difference in speaking and communicating?

  6. Can I put together a speech the night before I have to present it and expect my delivery to be flawfless?

  7. Think ahead about the topic on which you plan to speak!

  8. Organize your thoughts to make your delivery easier. Note cards can help.

  9. When writing remember this: Speeches should be written using vivid, concrete words. However, remember who your audience is when writing your speech.

  10. Organize your speech into 3 major parts.

  11. Introduction: Use your introduction to get the audience’s attention and provide the main idea. Famous quotes, questions, or personal reasons for choosing your topic are effective tools for introductions.

  12. Examples: “Webster’s Dictionary defines culinary as….” ““Sir, may I take your order?” is the response you will hear upon entering my favorite restaurant.” “When you enter a restaurant how does that food end up on your plate? Does it walk in? Does it fly in?”

  13. Body The body of your speech should provide 3-5 main points that relate to your topic. Points should be interesting and have a logical order.

  14. Example: • (speech on The History of Cracker Barrel) • Founder of Cracker Barrel • Atmosphere of Cracker Barrel • Food Served at Cracker Barrel

  15. Conclusion Re-emphasize the main point stated in your introduction and end with a final thought. What do you want the audience to remember? The conclusion is short, like the introduction.

  16. Examples: “So, once again Mr. Webster was right. Culinary is…..” “So, the next time you are in my favorite restaurant you should hear these words…” “How does that food end up on your plate? Professional chefs prepare it.”

  17. Your speech is written, now what?

  18. Practice! Practice! Practice!

  19. You can practice: In front of others In front of a mirror In front of a video camera

  20. And finally..... The day of truth! The day of delivery!

  21. If speaking to a large group try not to think about the crowd. Try looking over the tops of their heads.

  22. Before presenting your speech take a deep breath!

  23. Before giving your speech clear your mind of everything else. Focus on your speech topic!

  24. Show good posture! If at a podium do NOT lean on it or slouch over it. Do NOT grip the sides of the podium!

  25. Hand gestures are great! Do NOT use your hands to: play with your hair jingle your keys or change in pockets play with jewelry

  26. Try to remember as much of your speech as possible. Note cards can be used sparingly.

  27. Remember to speak slowly. Do NOT try to rush through your speech.

  28. Eye Contact! Eye Contact! Eye Contact!

  29. “The most intelligible part of language is not the words, but the tone, force, modulation, tempo, in which a group of words are spoken – that is, the music behind the words, the emotion behind the music, the person behind that emotion: everything that cannot be written.” -Nietzsche

  30. Remember: Speak Clear! Speak Loud! Speak Proud!

  31. Justin Crowe, M.A. Extension Agent, 4-H University of TN Ag. Extension Service Davidson County 800 Second Avenue North, Suite 3 Nashville, TN 37201-1083 (615)862-5995 (615)862-5998 (fax) jcrowe3@utk.edu For more information...

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