Behind the Scenes Getting Started, Developing Confidence & the First Speech

The Value of Public Speaking Better listening and thinking skills Greater knowledge and awareness Greater sensitivity to people and their situations More confidence and self-esteem Greater chances of college and career success More involved in community issues and decisions

Public Speaking & Interpersonal Communication Similarities You arrange your thoughts You adapt your thoughts to your listener You respond to your listener’s reactions Differences Improved language More effective organization Increased preparation Better delivery

The Communication Model Sender Receiver Message Channel Feedback Noise

The Speech Making Process Consider the Audience Choose/Narrow a Topic Research the Topic Select Support Material Organize and Outline Develop an Effective Introduction and Conclusion Rehearse and Deliver your Speech

Wake UP! The first words of your speech Designed to gain the attention of the audience Something other than, “Okay…” Be CREATIVE!

This is Important WIFM – What’s in it for me Gives the audience a reason to listen Introduces the topic Prepares the speaker for the speech

Get This Your thesis statement Tells exactly what your speech is about

Make the Point Tell the audience what you plan to say! Narratives help to illustrate your point Make it clear and concise Make sure it supports your thesis

So What? Tell the audience why you said what you said Reiterates your thesis and explains why your information was important Tell the audience how your information can affect their lives

Clean Up A memorable statement or phrase “Primacy/Recency Effect” Something more than, “That’s about it”, “I’m done”, or “That’s all I have.”