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Hay’s Speech Lesson. What is Public Speaking?. - Being able to communicate a subject through speech where the intended information and meaning is the same to that of the person receiving the message. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1H5m0S-sdQ.
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What is Public Speaking? - Being able to communicate a subject through speech where the intended information and meaning is the same to that of the person receiving the message. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1H5m0S-sdQ
Communication is one of the top qualities major businesses will look for in an employee…….. What goes into being a good speaker ? http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4091988/11042227
VOCAL: Voice and Diction • Articulation • Pronunciation • Volume • Rate • Pitch
Intended Audience • Purpose • Type of speech: informative, persuasive, etc.
Outlining • Introduction with thesis • Discussion with supporting evidence Conclusion with summary
Body Language • Posture • Eye contact • Gestures • Clothing, Jewelry • Poise, Confidence
Effective Delivery • Recognizing type of audience • Organization of message: introduction, body, conclusion • Voice and diction • Body language • Technology
Research skills • Use a minimum of 3 credible outside resources • Use approximately 1 source per minute of speaking time • Document sources orally and in a bibliography
Public Speaking • 2 Messages in a Speech: • Message delivered by speaker • Message received by listener • Goal of Speaker--intended message is clearly communicated • How message is received by audience: • Depends on Verbal Message (what speaker says) • Depends on Non-Verbal Message (how it is said)
Final Tips on Delivery • Don’t rush your introduction • Make eye contact with your audience before you begin to speak • Smile, look happy to be here • Pause at transitions • Sell this topic as exciting
Types of public speaking • Scripted • Lots of research and preparation • Every word carefully chosen • Impromptu • No preparation • Barest notes Impromptu=Talking off the top of your head and working “without a net.” • Can be nerve-wracking, scary Or
Impromptu Gone Wrong ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n1RJ8rICYU&feature=related
Techniques to a well spoken impromptu topic! -Try to appear confident . . .even if you have to fake it! • Take a deep breath to steady yourself. • Pause to sip some water. • Give yourself a moment to prepare. • Look like you are thinking hard about your answer.
Begin with a general statement or background information • This will give you more time to think while you are reciting facts.
Try starting your supporting reasons with the word “because” • Do this until you can stay organized without it. • E.g. “Because of the rising cost of tuition, and because of the high price of textbooks, the University is going to have to change its policies…”
As a general rule, answer impromptu questions by: • Making a single point • Giving reasons and examples to support your point, and • Restating the point.
Now, lets practice as a class! • Warm up to impromptu (Stand Up) • Tongue twisters • 1.) Say Bad Blood10 times • 2.) Double bubble gum bubbles double. • 3.) She sells sea shells by the sea shore. 3. It’s time for Impromptu Speaking!
Impromptu Topics (30-45 seconds) • Get into A/B Partners ( A=Oldest ) • Remember (Intro, justify, conclude) • Partner A Topic • A.) Explain the different ways to eat an Oreo Cookie • Partner B Topic • B.) Convince us that homework is harmful to your health.
The Triumphs And Terrors Of Table Topics • Immediately after being asked a question, you are expected to give a 45 to 75 second answer that is: • Organized • Coherent • Entertaining
Remember The Secret Formula Listen Pause Confirm Tell End!
Strategies: Express An Opinion • State your opinion • Pro/Con, justify your position: • One item of support to answer a question • Two or three items of support if responding to a speech Click mouse to continue
Whatever You Do, Don’t… • Apologize - It’s annoying • Ramble - Avoid verbatim repetition • Invent - Be sincere and honest
Wrap-up • To think on your feet is a good habit to cultivate • It takes time and effort to establish these habits • Practice these basic concepts to accept the challenge of “Impromptu Speaking”
More Practice • Move you’re A/B partners into a group of 4 • Number yourselves off from 1-4 • 1’s be ready to start to speak into the group.
Impromptu Continued(45 Seconds) • 1.) If you were an animal what would you be? • 2.) You are a sales person, sell your group the shirt off your back. • 3.) Tell us your dream job and why everyone should do this. • 4.) Tell us how to become a million air.
Impromptu Challenge • One volunteer that would like to challenge themselves with a class-wide impromptu topic? • Convince your principal you should have your birthday off school.
Class Assignment (17 min) • You are going to watch and read the prolific speech by Martin Luther King and answer the following questions as outlined on worksheet. • You must highlight important parts and meaningful words throughout the speech. • Write notes beside the sections where you see rich or poor qualities of speaking. • Answer all questions fully. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk