1. NON VERBAL Communication
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2. Journal Write: Stoplight
Write down 5 examples for each question.
What should a speaker NEVER do?
What should a speaker SOMETIMES do?
What should a speaker ALWAYS do?

3. Stoplight: Things you should always, sometimes, and never do as a public speaker.
Be Prepared
Use Note cards
Fidget
Be Confident
Use visual aides
Wear slippers or pajama pants
Say it like you mean it.
Use movement
Chew gum
Dress appropriately
Use humor
Swear
Eye Contact
Use handouts
Offend your audience
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4. 5 types of Nonverbal Communication
1. Body Language and Movement- posture that sends a message and moves on purpose.
EX: posture, military stance
2. Facial expressions: uses facial features and movements to express messages, thoughts and ideas.
3. Gestures- hand signals, use to enhance or emphasize words or use when it is difficult to hear.
4. Vocal Expression- the sound or expression in someone’s voice.
5. Style-selection of clothing, hairstyle, jewelry, and the objects you carry.
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5. 1. Body Language Stance/Posture Stage Movement (T-Step)
Move during transitions
Between main points
Tips:
MOVE ON PURPOSE
Practice your movement
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6. 2. Facial Expressions SMILE
What facial expression is most appropriate for public speaking?
SMILE
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7. 3. Gestures Move hands/arms naturally Not TOO BIG Not TOO Small Day 47

8. 4. Vocal Delivery Tone of Voice Activity:
Listen to a reporter/ commercial announcer
What do they sound like?
TIPS:
STRESS certain words
PAUSE for effect
Activity:
Listen to News or Radio and copy WHAT and HOW they say things.
Read something and practice saying it with more effect.
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Optional-Need Handout or Radio 8

9. 5. STYLE Attire=Clothing Choice
What image are you communicating to your audience about yourself?
Formal= Tuxedo, Suit and tie, Gown, Dress
Semi-Formal= Khakis, dress pants, skirts, polo shirt, tie no jacket
Casual= Jeans, t-Shirt, tennis shoes
What is appropriate attire for public speaking?
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10. What is good and bad about their attire?
RULE: Dress1-2 Steps Above your Audience
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Tuck in your shirt 10

11. Better, but NOT for a speech
NEVER!!!!
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12. NOT Appropriate for school
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Keep UNDERwear, UNDER YOUR CLOTHES!!!!! 12

13. Too Casual for a Speaker
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14. Hair Don’ts
EYE CONTACT!!!!
Pull your hair out of your eyes
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15. Baggy = Sloppy
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16. Yes----Yes----Yes!
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17. Can you wear jeans? Yes/No
Holes
Ripped
YES
Dark/not faded
Clean
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18. Shoes??? No Flip Flops Footwear should be: Clean
Appropriate for clothing choice
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