Post on 16-Dec-2015
Why Public Speaking?
Allows you to express yourself.Influence others.Is a skill you will use
throughout your life!
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4-H / Tropicana Public Speaking Program
• All students will write and give a speech in their classroom.
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4-H / Tropicana Public Speaking Program
• You communicate everyday. • When you talk, write, and listen to
others.
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Example of a “Bad” Speech
• http://www.speakersuccessonline.com/category/presentation-skills/
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YivQYeI0vys
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How to Get Started?
• Select a topic or a theme • Have an IDEA! What is it you
would like to talk about?• Examples: hobbies, sports,
famous person, vacation, friend, special event, animals, etc
• Do not use last year’s speech!!!
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Begin Writing Your Speech
• Research your topic
Internet Library
Newspapers Magazines Books Interview
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→ Introduction
• Use a short introduction to get the audience’s attention and share your main idea.
• Can use a famous quote, a question or your reason for choosing your topic.
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→ Body
• Give Descriptions about topic.
• Should give three to five main points about your topic.
• The points should be interesting and have a logical order.
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→ Conclusion
• Summary
• Quotation
• Summarize Speech
• Reemphasize Main Idea
• Provide Closure
• And end with a final thought, something you
want the audience to remember about your
topic
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Preparing Speech
• Write your speech on notebook paper and have your teacher approve it
• Then write your speech out on note cards, skipping lines
• Number your note cards
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How long should your speech be?
• Between 2 – 3 minutes
• Time yourself to see if your speech is the correct length
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Practice Speech
• Recreate Setting
• Practice Without
Memorizing
• Practice Out Loud
• Watch Yourself16
Practice Speech
• Avoid saying “um” and
“uh”
• Don’t talk too fast
• Make eye contact with the
audience
• Speak up
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Elements of Physical Delivery or Body
Language
• Appearance
• Posture
• Facial Expression
• Eye Contact
• Movement
• Gestures
Giving Your Presentation
• Podiums are optional
• Do not lean on podium
• Use good posture & stand still
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Giving Your Presentation
• Don’t say “thank you” at the end of your speech
• Look Sharp - Dress appropriately
• Relax, smile & have fun!!!!
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Watch Your Mannerisms
• Playing with hair• Do not fidget• Chewing gum• Rocking your feet• Too many hand
gestures
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Example of a “Good” Speech
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFAxkOVG0js
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-STtkmEp8Ao
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