4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program

Why Public Speaking? Allows you to express yourself. Influence others. Is a skill you will use throughout your life!

4-H / Tropicana Public Speaking Program All students will write and give a speech in their classroom.

4-H / Tropicana Public Speaking Program You communicate everyday. When you talk, write, and listen to others.

5 P’s of Public Speaking Prepare Plan Polish Practice Present

Example of a “Bad” Speech http://www.speakersuccessonline.com/category/presentation-skills/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YivQYeI0vys

How to Get Started? Select a topic or a theme Have an IDEA! What is it you would like to talk about? Examples: hobbies, sports, famous person, vacation, friend, special event, animals, etc Do not use last year’s speech!!!

Begin Writing Your Speech Research your topic ⃗ Internet ⃗ Library ⃗ Newspapers ⃗ Magazines ⃗ Books ⃗ Interview

Begin Writing Your Speech Your speech should have three parts: → Introduction → Body → Conclusion

→ Introduction Get Attention Introduce Topic Provide Motivation Preview Speech

→ Introduction Use a short introduction to get the audience’s attention and share your main idea. Can use a famous quote, a question or your reason for choosing your topic.

→ Body Give Descriptions about topic. Should give three to five main points about your topic. The points should be interesting and have a logical order.

→ Conclusion Summary Quotation Summarize Speech Reemphasize Main Idea Provide Closure And end with a final thought, something you want the audience to remember about your topic

Preparing Speech Write your speech on notebook paper and have your teacher approve it Then write your speech out on note cards, skipping lines Number your note cards

How long should your speech be? Between 2 – 3 minutes Time yourself to see if your speech is the correct length

Practice Speech Recreate Setting Practice Without Memorizing Practice Out Loud Watch Yourself

Practice Speech Avoid saying “um” and “uh” Don’t talk too fast Make eye contact with the audience Speak up

Elements of Physical Delivery or Body Language Appearance Posture Facial Expression Eye Contact Movement Gestures

Giving Your Presentation Podiums are optional Do not lean on podium Use good posture & stand still

Giving Your Presentation Don’t say “thank you” at the end of your speech Look Sharp - Dress appropriately Relax, smile & have fun!!!!

Watch Your Mannerisms Playing with hair Do not fidget Chewing gum Rocking your feet Too many hand gestures

Example of a “Good” Speech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFAxkOVG0js http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-STtkmEp8Ao

4-H/Tropicana Speech Winners

4-H/Tropicana Speech Winners

4-H/Tropicana Speech Winners

Leon County Winner Speeches

Credits Lori Wiggins, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Taylor County 4-H Tracy Tesdall, Regional Specialized Agent, South District Photos by Lori Wiggins