Speaking Effectively Objectives (pg 79-95)

1. Speaking Effectively Objectives (pg 79-95) • Identify 3 purposes of speech • Describe importance of knowing your audience & occasion • List 4 methods of presentation • Describe how to use visual aids effectively“ • Name 3 ways to overcome stage fright • Identify 5 presentation skills

2. Speaking • Speaking to an audience in public is one of the oldest forms of human communication • An orator is someone who is known for their skill & power as a public speaker

3. Fear of Public Speaking • FACT ONE: surveys & research show • 1. Fear of public speaking (Glossophobia) 2. Fear of death (Necrophobia) 3. Fear of spiders (Arachnophobia) 4. Fear of darkness (Achluophobia, Scotophobia or Myctophobia) 5. Fear of heights (Acrophobia) 6. Fear of people or social situations (Sociophobia) 7. Fear of flying (Aerophobia) 8. Fear of open spaces (Agoraphobia) 9. Fear of thunder and lightning (Brontophobia)10. Fear of confined spaces (Claustrophobia) • FACT TWOFear of public speaking has negative effects on careers & influences success in life negatively when you do nothing about it. Photo courtesy of Comstock Images

4. Types of Speaking • Briefings –inform/direct/persuade • Lectures - used to teach new material formal/informal • Speeches are given in a variety of situations oncise rief ccurate

5. Manuscript Methods of Presentation Memory Impromptu Extemporaneously

6. Organizing a Presentation • audience • needs: • an introduction • Informative: overview • Lectures/speeches: attention-getters • a body • first, next, or finally • however or on the other hand • inaddition or moreover • a conclusion • keep it short and sweet

7. Recap “Tell them what you’re going to tell them; Tell them; Then tell them what you told them.”

8. Types: Visual Aids illustrate your ideas

9. Presentation Skills Image you project as a speaker is more important than what you say First impressions are based on nonverbal communication

10. Presentation Skills • voice, humor, way you handle your notes, ability to overcome stage fright • appearance, posture, eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, and movement • You look prepared- YOU will be the effective visual aid in your speech Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Graphic courtesy of Clipart.com

11. Movement Challenges • Life rafters: podium or lectern • Hand washers: • Caged tigers • Rockers • Pocket maniacs • Pen clickers:

12. Effective Voice • Rate • Volume • Pitch • Pause • Articulation • Pronunciation Stay away: Vocalized pauses: “a,” “uh,” “um,” and “ah”

13. Practicing Your Speech • Read aloud • Edit words that are difficult to say • Look at audience • Provide punctuation through inflection, variety, and pauses • Do your visual aids work? • Are you hitting a smooth flow? • Does your speech sound natural?

14. Giving Your Speech • Walk to the podium - take out your notes • Take a deep breath • Slowly look around the room • Survey the audience, from left to right • Project confidence

15. Giving Your Speech • Begin in a strong, self-assured voice: • Keep eye contact with the audience • Look for feedback • nods • puzzled looks • and so forth • Smile! • Use natural gestures to relieve tension • Once you’ve made your main points, you can close with confidence Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo courtesy of Clipart.com

16. Quick Write Think about a change you’d make in your school if you were in charge Write down your idea in a sentence and list three or four good reasons why you’d make that change if you could Then arrange the supporting points as you would if you had to make a short speech in class about your suggested change Chapter 2, Lesson 3

17. Speaking Effectively Objectives (pg 79-95) • Identify 3 purposes of speech • inform, persuade, entertain • Describe importance of knowing your audience & occasion • What are their listening traits, needs, desires, behaviors, and educational backgrounds? • What do they expect? • What do they already know about the topic? • How can I gain and hold their attention? • Tailor remarks to the occasion and situation • List 4 methods of presentation • Speaking from memory • Reading from a prepared manuscript • Speaking impromptu, with no specific preparation • Speaking extemporaneously, with preparation and a few notes • Describe how to use visual aids effectively • “Show & Tell”---Slides, objects, models, photos, maps, charts, and drawings.

18. Speaking Effectively Objectives (pg 79-95) • Describe how to use visual aids effectively • “Show & Tell”---Slides, objects, models, photos, maps, charts, and drawings. • Identify 5 presentation skills • appearance eye contact • facial expressions body movements • gestures voice rate, volume, pitch • pausing articulation and pronunciation • humor note handling • overcoming stage fright • Name 3 ways to overcome stage fright • 1- nervous energy is a tool you can use. Channel nervousness into great performances • 2. short walk right before you go on stage to help release some energy • 3. Know first couple of sentences of your speech “cold.” get through the first minute which is the most difficult

19. Chapter 2, Lesson 3

20. Chapter 2, Lesson 3