Public Speaking
Prepare the Speech
Four Factors to Consider The Time available for preparation allotted for delivery The Place
Four Factors to Consider The occasion The audience age intelligence interests
Goals of your speech Inform or Instruct Entertain Persuade Motivate
Material for the Speech Obtain Material Resources of you mind Consult and listen Observe Read -- books, magazines, newspapers, internet
Material for the Speech Preserve the Material 1. Notochords 2. Bibliography Arrange the Material Outline
Parts of the Speech
Purpose 1. Gain Attention 2. Define Terms 3. Remove Barriers Introduction Purpose 1. Gain Attention 2. Define Terms 3. Remove Barriers 4. Introduce Topic
Main Ideas 1. Support your topic 2. Limited in number Body Main Ideas 1. Support your topic 2. Limited in number 3. Arranged logically
Do not introduce new material Conclusion Purpose 1. Summarize main ideas 2. Restate Topic 3. Terminate Speech Do not introduce new material
Attention 1. Anticipation 2. Curiosity 3. Conflict 4. Humor Using Psychology Attention 1. Anticipation 2. Curiosity 3. Conflict 4. Humor
Using Psychology Use Senses 1. Visual 2. Hearing 3. Feeling
Delivering the Speech
Delivery by reading From memory Impromptu Extemporaneous Types of delivery Delivery by reading From memory Impromptu Extemporaneous
Three Things to Remember Practice
Additional Tips for Delivery See list of Good and Bad qualities of speech made up in class
Extemporaneous Speaking Means made up just before Speaker is given a topic and 30 minutes to prepare a speech
Extemporaneous Speaking Speaker is allowed to bring in reference material, but no written speeches Topics are all agricultural in nature Time limit -- at least 4 minutes not more than 6 minutes 1 point per second deduction for over or under
Extemporaneous Scoring 1000 pts. total Content related to Topic 300 pts Organization of Material 100 pts Power of Expression 100 pts Voice 100 pts Stage Presence 100 pts General Effect 100 pts Response to Questions 200 pts
Prepared Public Speaking Prepare an agricultural speech ahead of time Must bring a manuscript Time limit -- 6 - 8 minutes 1 point per second deduction over or under
Prepared Scoring Total points 1000 Manuscript 400 Voice 100 Stage Presence 100 Power of Expression 100 General Effect 100 Questions 200
Requirements for Class Give a 1 minute impromptu speech on Friday Break into groups of two to practice speeches on Tuesday Give a 4-6 minute prepared speech next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Follow rules and scoring as outlined