YOUR First Speech in this class… A 2-minute speech introductory speech for Week 5. March 30 Prepare this as an extemporaneous speech. Your speech needs: A title An introduction, body and conclusion. Describe one event that has shaped your life or one obstacle that you have had to overcome in your life. You cannot run over 2:15, so REHEARSE your speech! Evaluation criteria will be posted on the class website later this week.

Homework Assignment 1. Read Ch. 11 and Review the famous speeches on the website (be ready to read one of them for 1-minute) or prepare a story/speech/poem. See the Reading Aloud link. 3. Download and complete the First Speech Preparation worksheet. 4. Write your speech manuscript and practice (be ready to perform in a small group next week)-Be ready to turn in your first draft.

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The Art of Public Speaking Instructor: Jered Faires Week #2

Chapter 1: Speaking In Public

Chapter 1: Speaking in Public What is Public Speaking? Public speaking is the art of presenting your ideas in public for the purpose of sharing those ideas and influencing other people. Public speaking is a process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners.

Ch 1 Differences & Similarities Similar: Organizing thoughts logically Tailoring your message to the audience Telling a story for maximum impact Adapting to listener feedback Different: More highly structured Requires more formal language Requires a different method of delivery

Course of history changed forever... Mahatma Gandhi Eleanor Roosevelt Winston Churchill Nelson Mandela Hu Jin Tao Ronald Reagan Martin Luther King Bill Clinton Barack Obama Mao Zedong Deng Xiao Ping what about me?....

Chapter 2: Speaking Confidently and Ethically

Managing Nervousness/Stage Fright Acquire experience Prepare! Think positively Visualize success Most of it is not visible Don’t expect perfection

More Tips Mental/Physical Best Relax Deep breaths Introduction (30-60 sec) Eye Contact Communicate, don’t perform Visual Aids

Speaking Ethically Ethically sound goals Be prepared Be honest Practice ethical principles Ethics: The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.

Plagiarism What kinds are there? Global plagiarism Patchwork plagiarism Incremental plagiarism and internet How to avoid it Work on your speech early Cite sources when in doubt Research carefully For internet: see pg. 29 Plagiarism: presenting another person’s language or ideas as one’s own.

Chapter 3: Giving Your First Speech

Developing Your Speech Limit the scope of your speech Focus on developing a few points Be creative! Add suspense, mystery, drama, danger! Use colorful language that paints a picture! Use humor only if you’re naturally humorous.

Organizing Your Speech Introduction: Get the audience’s attention. Give the audience a clear idea of your topic. Body: Two or three main points Use chronological or topical order? Conclusion: Bring the speech to a thought-provoking end. Summary the main theme of your speech.

Delivering Your Speech  Extemporaneous delivery* is the best method.  Rehearse! Rehearse!  Vary your voice  Maintain eye contact  Rehearse! Rehearse! * A method of delivery in which the speech is carefully prepared and rehearsed but is presented from a brief set of notes.

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