Eye Spy: Demonstration Speeches Speech Communication

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Brain Teasers How can you make a good “first impression” on the audience? How should you dress for giving a speech? What is the correct way to approach the speaker’s platform? What four ways should you manage your body while giving a talk? How should you leave the platform? What are visual aids? What rules apply to using visual aids?

Platform Appearance and Behavior What you wear should be neat, clean, and appropriate for the occasion. Don’t let clothes shout louder than you do. What you wear should bring compliments, not competition Approaching the speaker’s platform Give impression of being poised, confident, and friendly, even if you feel nervous Allow time for the audience to give you their attention

Platform Appearance and Behavior On the Platform Look alert but relaxed Knees unlocked Weight equally distributed on the balls of your feet Keep arms and hands free to gesture The secret to using gestures is to allow them to come naturally out of your enthusiasm about the subject All gestures must help your speech Keep gestures above the waist whenever possible Rehearse a gesture to give you the general feel for them, but don’t plot them out Look directly at the audience Keep your face expressive Avoid your desire to grimace when you make a mistake…don’t advertise your errors Leaving the speaker’s platform After conclusion, pause, look at your audience, and then leave the platform with dignity. Do NOT say “thank you” before you leave. (This destroys the impression of your carefully planned conclusion.) No big sigh of relief when you are done…keep poise

Visual Aids Charts, diagrams, graphs, slides, pictures, working models, actual equipment, whiteboard drawings, maps, videos, and projectors serve the speaker as visual helpers Try to use at least one visual aid in every speech you give

Visual Aids Choose aids that relate directly to your speech Carefully plan your displays and rehearse with them Keep your aids clear and simple Display your aids at the proper time When using aid, keep it visible Don’t fidget with your aids

Assignment: Demonstration Speech Give a 2-4 minute speech to inform showing how to do something (demonstration) Demonstrate by using body movement, gestures, and at least one visual aid

How to Prepare Choose a simple skill that you can limit to no more than three main ideas How to repair an electrical plug How to swing a tennis racket How to fix a flat bicycle tire How to do the Heimlich maneuver How to juggle How to make chocolate chip cookies How to frame a picture How to pack a suitcase How to do three stretching exercises How to do a cheerleader routine How to build a box kite How to carve a pumpkin How to sack groceries How to do three basic swimming strokes How to do line dancing How to fold one or two basic origami figures How to apply two or three basic arm bandages (Your choice, approved by teacher)

How to Prepare Determine your visual aid Follow the speech preparation steps Determine general purpose Analyze audience Select and narrow topic Gather material Outline speech Practice aloud Organize your speech Capture, Motive, Assert, Preview, Point-Support, Action Outline your speech Rehearse with visual aids

Present When called on: Go to the front of the room following the instructions for platform behavior Quickly set-up visual aids Begin your speech with your capture step Really show your listener; speak enthusiastically and conversationally, as you would to a group of friends, but make your ideas clear by demonstrating