Speaking Effectively Objectives (pg 79-95) Identify 3 purposes of speechIdentify 3 purposes of speech Describe importance of knowing your audience & occasionDescribe importance of knowing your audience & occasion List 4 methods of presentationList 4 methods of presentation Describe how to use visual aids effectively “Describe how to use visual aids effectively “ Name 3 ways to overcome stage frightName 3 ways to overcome stage fright Identify 5 presentation skillsIdentify 5 presentation skills

Speaking Speaking to an audience in public is one of the oldest forms of human communicationSpeaking to an audience in public is one of the oldest forms of human communication An orator is someone who is known for their skill & power as a public speakerAn orator is someone who is known for their skill & power as a public speaker

Fear of Public Speaking Photo courtesy of Comstock Images FACT ONE: surveys & research showFACT ONE: surveys & research show 1. Fear of public speaking (Glossophobia) 2. Fear of death (Necrophobia) 3. Fear of spiders (Arachnophobia) 4. Fear of darkness (Achluophobia, Scotophobia or Myctophobia) 5. Fear of heights (Acrophobia) 6. Fear of people or social situations (Sociophobia) 7. Fear of flying (Aerophobia) 8. Fear of open spaces (Agoraphobia) 9. Fear of thunder and lightning (Brontophobia) 10. Fear of confined spaces (Claustrophobia) 1. Fear of public speaking (Glossophobia) 2. Fear of death (Necrophobia) 3. Fear of spiders (Arachnophobia) 4. Fear of darkness (Achluophobia, Scotophobia or Myctophobia) 5. Fear of heights (Acrophobia) 6. Fear of people or social situations (Sociophobia) 7. Fear of flying (Aerophobia) 8. Fear of open spaces (Agoraphobia) 9. Fear of thunder and lightning (Brontophobia) 10. Fear of confined spaces (Claustrophobia) FACT TWO Fear of public speaking has negative effects on careers & influences success in life negatively when you do nothing about it.FACT TWO Fear of public speaking has negative effects on careers & influences success in life negatively when you do nothing about it.

Types of Speaking Briefings –inform/direct/persuadeBriefings –inform/direct/persuade Lectures - used to teach new material formal/informalLectures - used to teach new material formal/informal Speeches are given in a variety of situationsSpeeches are given in a variety of situations ccurate rief oncise

Methods of Presentation Manuscript Memory Impromptu Extemporaneously

Organizing a Presentation audienceaudience needs:needs: –an introduction Informative: overviewInformative: overview Lectures/ speeches: attention-gettersLectures/ speeches: attention-getters –a body first, next, or finallyfirst, next, or finally however or on the other handhowever or on the other hand in addition or moreoverin addition or moreover –a conclusion keep it short and sweetkeep it short and sweet

Recap “Tell them what you’re going to tell them; Tell them; Then tell them what you told them.”

Visual Aids illustrate your ideas Types:

Presentation Skills Image you project as a speaker is more important than what you say First impressions are based on nonverbal communication

Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Presentation Skills –voice, humor, way you handle your notes, ability to overcome stage fright –appearance, posture, eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, and movement You look prepared- YOU will be the effective visual aid in your speechYou look prepared- YOU will be the effective visual aid in your speech Graphic courtesy of Clipart.com

Movement Challenges Life rafters: podium or lecternLife rafters: podium or lectern Hand washers:Hand washers: Caged tigersCaged tigers RockersRockers Pocket maniacsPocket maniacs Pen clickers:Pen clickers:

Effective Voice RateRate VolumeVolume PitchPitch PausePause ArticulationArticulation PronunciationPronunciation Stay away: Vocalized pauses: “a,” “uh,” “um,” and “ah”

Practicing Your Speech Read aloudRead aloud Edit words that are difficult to sayEdit words that are difficult to say Look at audienceLook at audience Provide punctuation through inflection, variety, and pausesProvide punctuation through inflection, variety, and pauses –Do your visual aids work? –Are you hitting a smooth flow? –Does your speech sound natural?

Giving Your Speech –Walk to the podium - take out your notes –Take a deep breath –Slowly look around the room –Survey the audience, from left to right –Project confidence

Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Giving Your Speech Begin in a strong, self-assured voice:Begin in a strong, self-assured voice: –Keep eye contact with the audience –Look for feedback nodsnods puzzled lookspuzzled looks and so forthand so forth –Smile! –Use natural gestures to relieve tension Once you’ve made your main points, you can close with confidenceOnce you’ve made your main points, you can close with confidence Photo courtesy of Clipart.com

Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Quick Write Think about a change you’d make in your school if you were in charge Write down your idea in a sentence and list three or four good reasons why you’d make that change if you could Then arrange the supporting points as you would if you had to make a short speech in class about your suggested change

Speaking Effectively Objectives (pg 79-95) Identify 3 purposes of speechIdentify 3 purposes of speech –inform, persuade, entertain Describe importance of knowing your audience & occasionDescribe importance of knowing your audience & occasion –What are their listening traits, needs, desires, behaviors, and educational backgrounds? –What do they expect? –What do they already know about the topic? – How can I gain and hold their attention? –Tailor remarks to the occasion and situation List 4 methods of presentationList 4 methods of presentation –Speaking from memory – Reading from a prepared manuscript –Speaking impromptu, with no specific preparation –Speaking extemporaneously, with preparation and a few notes Describe how to use visual aids effectivelyDescribe how to use visual aids effectively “Show & Tell”---Slides, objects, models, photos, maps, charts, and drawings.“Show & Tell”---Slides, objects, models, photos, maps, charts, and drawings.

Speaking Effectively Objectives (pg 79-95) Describe how to use visual aids effectivelyDescribe how to use visual aids effectively “Show & Tell”---Slides, objects, models, photos, maps, charts, and drawings.“Show & Tell”---Slides, objects, models, photos, maps, charts, and drawings. Identify 5 presentation skillsIdentify 5 presentation skills –appearance eye contact – facial expressions body movements – gestures voice rate, volume, pitch –pausing articulation and pronunciation – humor note handling –overcoming stage fright Name 3 ways to overcome stage frightName 3 ways to overcome stage fright 1- nervous energy is a tool you can use. Channel nervousness into great performances1- nervous energy is a tool you can use. Channel nervousness into great performances 2. short walk right before you go on stage to help release some energy2. short walk right before you go on stage to help release some energy 3. Know first couple of sentences of your speech “cold.” get through the first minute which is the most difficult3. Know first couple of sentences of your speech “cold.” get through the first minute which is the most difficult

Chapter 2, Lesson 3