2.  Topic (select, focus, develop)  Organization  Introduction (tell them what you’re gonna tell them)  How are you going to get our attention?  How are you going to tell us why you are here?  Body (tell them)  How are you going to organize the information in a way to help us understand?  How will you keep our interest?  What are your main points?  How will you help us know that you are moving to the next point? (transitions)  Conclusion (tell them what you told them)  How will you provide us with a memorable close?  How will you remind us of your central idea?

3.  Focus more on these elements starting week 6  For first speech, I’ll look more for general layout, topic selection, and creativity  In future speeches, I’ll look harder at organization; remember skills should improve with each speech

4.  Extemporaneous Delivery  Not code for “wing it”  Do not write entire speech out  Use keywords on note cards (make sure info is visible)  Rehearse  Practice out loud  Practice in front of mirror and/or others  Ask for feedback  Watch samples of speeches  Time your speech  On Presentation Day  Be calm  Avoid distracting behaviors  Voice: speak loudly, slowly, and clearly  Watch out for space fillers: “like, uhhh, ummm”

5.  Focus more on these elements starting week 8  Again--For first speech, I’ll look more for general layout, topic selection, and creativity  I’ll look to see if you paid attention to what has already been said about delivery (e.g. eye contact)  I’ll note areas for improvement to focus on  In future speeches, I’ll look harder at delivery; remember skills should improve with each speech

6. Example 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-18KJ_HPe8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-18KJ_HPe8 Example 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc3CzrBuF8ghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc3CzrBuF8g

7. Chapter 5 Recap/Lecture

8.  Topics you want to learn about  Topics you know a lot about  Introduction speeches  Brainstorming for topics  Personal inventory, clustering, internet search

9.  General purpose (to persuade, to inform….to introduce)  Specific purpose  Full infinitive phrase  Statement, not question  No figurative language  Focus on one idea  Avoid vague statements  Ask yourself:  Does it work?  Does it fit in my time frame?  How will my audience feel (Relevant? Trivial? Too Technical?)

10.  One, concise statement  A.K.A. thesis statement, subject sentence, major thought, residual message  Answers the question: “what are you going to say? What’s the overall point/message?”  Similar to summing up main points in one sentence  Guidelines  Full sentence  Statement, not question  No figurative or vague language

11.  Topic: The benefits of living in Georgia  General Purpose: To inform  Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the several benefits of living in Georgia  Central Idea: Living in Georgia can be a wonderful experience because of its rich culture, various forms of entertainment, and the beautiful surroundings

12. Chapter 6 Recap/Lecture

13.  Ask yourself  Who is your audience?  What is your goal/desired result?  How can you effectively reach that goal/desired result?  Create some type of bond  Make them choose to listen

14.  Demographic audience analysis  Age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, race, group membership  Avoid stereotypes and insensitive language  Situational audience analysis  Size, physical setting (consider uncontrollable circumstances), disposition (towards speaker, topic, and occasion)  Gathering information  Adapting to the audience

15.  What is your topic?  List out a rough draft of:  Your general purpose  Your specific purpose  Your central idea  Chat with 4+ of your classmates. How do they feel about the topic? Do they know anything about the topic?