1. “For my next trick!” Tips for public speaking

2. Your next trick will be to… Convince us of your opinion on how to solve some environmental problem. What “trick” can you come up with to get our attention? (check wiki!/youtube) What trick can you come up with to interact with the audience?

3. Guidelines Present us with a shocking fact! Describe the environmental issue Present 2 sides “for “against” “positive” “negative”. In conclusion, your opinion/recommendation or a solution. Strong thought at end…link to intro (?)

4. TIPS Maps? Where is this a problem? Examples? Other countries? Graphs? Pictures? Statistics? Support your opinion..WHY is your solution the best? What will the result be if your solution is used?

5. ?’s X Do you know….? X Have you ever…? X Don’t ask vague questions like…”What countries do you know?” Make specific questions: “How many countries do you think ……?” Then give a choice of answers (10) (20) or (none) Ask people to put up their hands for each answer. Then supply with correct answer…surprising info?

6. FORMAL LANGUAGE #1 and Signpost #2 Audience

7. Misc. Oct 14 and Oct 16 3-5 minutes Questions Self-assessment X I was nervous Be positive!

8. Walk of the Matador! Posture/Confidence In groups of 4 Each S has a number 1-4 How does a matador walk? Why? Think of a proverb…ex: No man is an island. (T Picks one number in each group) Come up front… Walk on with good posture…hands at sides Say “good morning” Say your proverb…slowly, meaningfully, gesture? Say thank you and walk off

9. EYE CONTACT #1 In P’s Have a conversation about last activity for 1 minute. Make EYE CONTACT the WHOLE time! Thoughts?

10. EYE CONTACT #2 Handout Watch video about eye contact Listen for main ideas...take notes. I will call on a “number” to stand up and summarize the main points to their group. You must make eye contact with each member while you speak. Discuss

11. EYE CONTACT #3 I will pick a number S (1-4) Come to front of the class Say “Good afternoon” Audience says “Good afternoon” S says 4 points… and looks at 4 people in the audience while talking! Hello, my name is… I’m from.. I love … I hate… Thank you for listening! Your group will tell you how you did!

12. Practice ? Mirror Time it! Video? Family Friends Readjust Breathe deep

13. Looking forward to hearing your ideas! Be an active audience!