Effective Public Speaking

1. Effective Public Speaking Speech is power, Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

2. What you will learn • Aspects of Public Speaking • Types, Reasons, Why • Parts of the Speech • Delivery of the Speech

3. Aspects of Public Speaking • Types of public speaking • Purpose of your speech • Why we listen to speakers • Who is your audience • Preparation for your speech

4. Types of Public Speaking • Two types of Public Speaking • Extemporaneous – means spur of the moment • Prepared – having time to develop your material

5. Why are you there? (Purpose) • Part of your assignment • Chance to tell others about what you learned • You have something to share • You know things about your topic that others do not • Chance to show others your presentation

6. Why do we listen to public speakers? • Information • Persuasive topics • Motivation • Entertainment

7. Know your audience? • Age – How old is the majority of your audience? • Are there more boys/girls in the audience? • What will your audience be interested in? • How many people will be in your audience? • Will your audience be knowledgeable about your topic?

8. How to win the audience? • Keep your discussion • Interesting • Use examples or stories • Provide interesting facts • To the point • Don’t go on and on and on and on and on • Keep your comments simple but informative

9. Preparation • Do your homework – Know your topic • Develop your presentation material • Accuracy (content and spelling) • Practice, Practice, Practice • Mom, Dad, brother, sister, mirror, family pet, stuffed animals, record your speech • Practice where you will do your actual presentation • Accept criticism – no one is perfect/ there is always room for improvement • Time yourself

10. Parts of the Speech • Introduction • Body • Conclusion

11. Introduction of Speech • Get the audiences attention • Introduce yourself • State the purpose • Relate the importance to the audience • Preview the main points that will be covered

12. The first step • Be Prepared • Take a deep breath • Slow your breathing / pause between sentences • Get the audience engaged • Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech • Walk around – use your energy • Find your own way to reduce nervousness • Face your fears

13. Body of the Speech • Conveys the message • Discuss main points • Provide supporting details • Educate/ entertain the audience

14. Conclusion • Highlight the central theme of your speech • Briefly cover the main points • Provide the audience with a feeling of satisfaction that you accomplished what you promised • Closing statement • Thank the audience for their attention

15. Delivery of your Speech • Appearance • Speech and Voice • Body Language

16. Appearance • First Impressions – made in the first 7 seconds • Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath • Who is your audience – dress appropriately • How you dress will reinforce your authority • Clean • Neat

17. Speech and Voice • Use variation in • Loudness • Helps provide emphasis and attention • Pitch • Low and high pitch • Creates interest • Quality • Provides emotion and feeling • Rate • Holds the attention of the audience

18. Body Language • Posture • Shows confidence • Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the floor / Relax • Facial Expressions • Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselves • Be serious when necessary • Eye Contact • Helps establish a relationship with your audience • Makes them feel included • Too nervous – look directly above their heads • Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored? Excited? • Keep head up – Don’t talk to the floor • Gestures • Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and feelings • Should come naturally

19. Last minute tips • Do • Speak on a topic you have earned the right to talk about • Speak on a topic that you are interested in – be enthusiastic • Talk from your heart – not from your mouth • Be sincere • Be honest • Be eager to communicate your information • Keep it simple • Make brief notes of what you want to say • Use pictures or examples to support your opinion • Know more about your topic than you will use • Rehearse the points of your speech through normal conversation with friends • Don’t • Memorize your speech • Imitate others, be yourself • Preach or scold

20. Conclusion • Aspects of Public Speaking • Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation • Parts of the Speech • Introduction, Body, Conclusion • Delivery of the Speech • Appearance, Voice, Body Language

21. Thank You Questions ???