Preparing and Delivering Successful Speeches

Hassan Adib

Content

Speech Checklist

Finding a Good Topic

Five Steps to Super Speeches

Speech Assignment Guidelines

Content

Tips for Successful Speaking

Sample Lesson Plan

Steps to Creating a Speech

Guidelines for Visual Aids

Speech Assignment Guidelines

Speech Assignment Guidelines

1. The purpose of giving the speech:

To entertain To share information To persuade the audience to take

action (logical and emotional argument)

Speech Assignment Guidelines

2. The criteria and process of evaluation to be used.

3. Who the audience will be.4. When the speech is to be given.5. The formality of presentation expected.6. The topic limitations or focus.

Speech Assignment Guidelines

8. The amount of time given to prepare (impromptu, extemporaneous, or prepared)

9. The minimum and maximum length of the presentation.

10.The process for preparation.11.The kinds of support expected

including visual aids.12.The level of research and source

citation expected.

Speech Assignment Guidelines

13.The paperwork expected and when it is due.

14.The delivery style expected (reading, memorized, notecards, off the cuff).

15.The specific speaking skills to be demonstrated.

16.The appropriate use of notecards.17.The method of determining speaking

order.

Speech Assignment Guidelines

18.If the speech will be videotaped, who will provide the tape and care of videotaping.

19.Who will be timing the speech and what kind of time signals will be given.

20.The speaker's responsibility for evaluation and meeting standards.

21.The process for giving the speech over again, in order to meet standards.

Preparing and Delivering a Speech Student Checklist

1. Choose a topic both you and your audience will like.

2. Make sure your topic fits the assignment and time limit.

3. Do a good job of thinking about and researching your topic. Explore all sides of the topic.

4. Think about the topic information you have gathered and use only the details which will work well for you.

Preparing and Delivering a Speech Student Checklist

9. Make sure everything you say is clear and understandable.

10.Speak loudly enough so that everyone can hear you.

11.Don't rush! – Take your time and your voice will naturally add color and interest to your topic.

Preparing and Delivering a Speech Student Checklist

5. Write an introduction which will gain the interest of your audience as well as introduce your topic.

6. Think about how you can move from one point to another smoothly.

7. Use your own language. Speak as if you were actually talking to someone.

8. Don't use a "big" word when a small one will do.

Preparing and Delivering a Speech Student Checklist

10.Use your hands to help you in some way.

11.Keep both feet on the floor. Don't slouch, sway, or teeter.

12.Show enthusiasm for your topic from start to finish.

13.Look at your audience as you speak.14.End with a strong, interesting idea.

Preparing and Delivering a Speech Student Checklist

Finding a "Good" Topic

Finding a "Good" Topic

There are no "bad" topics, but there are inappropriate or poorly developed ones.

At this stage you should focus on choosing a topic:

that you have some knowledge about, or wish to gain knowledge about.

that you care about.that is appropriate for the audience and

the setting.

Finding a "Good" Topic

A good place to start is

Five Steps to Super Speeches

Five Steps to Super Speeches

1Plan2Prepare

3Polish

4Practice

5Present

PLAN YOUR SPEECH

1. Who am I going to be speaking to?2. Where will I be speaking?3. When will I be giving the speech?4. How much time is allowed for my

speech?5. What will the message of my speech

be?

PLAN YOUR SPEECH

6. Do I know enough about my topic or should I do more research?

7. How will I present my information and develop my topic?

8. Do I have my thesis stated in the introduction of my speech in one sentence?

PREPARE

1. Review the main idea (thesis) of the speech

2. Choose a plan of organization3. Develop an outline using the main

points4. Add supporting details to the outline

PREPARE

5. Write the introductionA. To get the audience's attention

(hook)B. To motivate the audienceC. To let the audience know what the

speech is aboutD. To gain the audience's trust

PREPARE

6. Write the conclusionA. To get the audience's attention

(hook)B. To motivate the audience

7. Rearrange the speechA. Intro B. Body C. Conclusion

POLISH

1. Time your speech2. Add connecting words (transitions)3. Review and improve your vocabulary:

A. No grammatical errors or slangB. Use words your audience will

understand

POLISH

4. Prepare your outline for the teacher

A.Hand your outline to the teacher before you speak.

5. Prepare notecards for practicing and presenting (4x6 CARDS)A. NEVER EVER READ TO YOUR

AUDIENCE. YOUR GOAL IS TO TALK WITH PEOPLE.

PRACTICE

1. Everyone must practice

A.Practice a half hour for every minute of your speech

2. Decide what style you will use to present

A.Friendly and sincereB.Casual and informalC.Serious and formal

PRACTICE

3. Set goals for each session

A.Time the speechB.Polish your languageC.Use notecardsD.Use your visual aids when

appropriateE. Use your voice and body

language appropriately

PRACTICE

4. Practice in many waysA.Time the speechB.Polish your languageC.Use notecards

5. Be patient

PRESENT

1. Attitude2. Dress for success3. Project confidence4. Prepare your materials ahead of

time

PRESENT

5. Use all of the skills of speaking

A.Eye contactB.Sound confidentC.Emphasize key ideas and wordsD.Concentrate on what you're

sayingE. Make sure your audience is

understandingF. Smile and gesture

PRESENT

6. Finish with confidenceA.Pause and smileB.Ask for questionsC.Give clear answers

Visual AidsStudents are not allowed to use any visual aids in PS competition

Four Steps To Creating A Speech

Four Steps To Creating A Speech

I. ChooseII.ResearchIII.FocusIV.Practice

I. Choosing a Topic

Choose a topic:

1. …that interests you2. …that will interest your audience3. …that is appropriate4. …that is not too broad or too

specific

II. Researching the Topic

Research:1. …Nonfiction books2. …Periodicals:

1) Newspapers 2) Magazines3) Journals

II. Researching the Topic

3. Interviews4. Pamphlets5. Encyclopedias6. Electronic sources, Internet

searches

II. Researching the Topic

7. Summarize at least 2 articles on your topic (1 page) citing the documentation (title, publications, date and page #). Include this when you turn in your outline.

III.Focusing The Topic

1. Answer the questions: who, what, when, where, how and why?

2. Write 1 paragraph stating your topic, your purpose, and at least 3 relevant issues that you will deal with in the body of this speech.

3. Organize your notes.4. Write a brief outline of your speech.

Be sure it follows an appropriate, logical organizational pattern.

Sample Outline For a 6 Minutes Speech

Introduction: Approximately 1 Minute

1) Use a "Hook" to capture the attention of the audience: Humor Rhetorical question Definition Starting fact or statistic Quotation Story Comparison/contrast

Introduction: Approximately 1 Minute

2) State topic3) Apply topic to audience4) Preview your main points5) State thesis

Body: Approximately 4 Minutes

1) History2) Humor3) Rhetorical question4) Definition(s)5) Statistic(s)6) Quotation(s)

Body: Approximately 4 Minutes

7) Examples/storiesa) Personalb) Others‘

8) Expert testimony9) Comparison/contrast10)Description

Conclusion: Approximately 30 Seconds

1) Summarize2) "Upbeat" ending3) Make a final point4) Tie back to introduction

5. Compile your speech. You must use at least 2 quotes

and you must cite the source in the body of your speech.

Prepare a bibliography with a minimum of 7 sources.

You may use no more than 4 notecards.

III.Focusing The Topic

1. The introduction and conclusion must be memorized.

2. The speech must fall within the time limits.

3. You must utilize good eye contact, lots of vocal variation (yet remain conversational in tone), appropriate gestures and movement.

Remember: some of the best speakers don't look or sound like they're giving a speech.

IV.Practice!!!Practice!!!Practice!!!

Sample Outline on Note cards

Note cards Outline

1. Introduction Attention Getter: _____________ Topic Sentence: ______________ Preview: ____________________

Note cards Outline

2. Body

I. _________________________

A. _______________________

B. _______________________

Note cards Outline

3. Body

I. _________________________

A. _______________________

1. _____________________

2. _____________________

B. _______________________

Note cards Outline

4. Conclusion

Review: ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

Final Statement: _____________ ____________________

Sample Lesson Plans

Sample Lesson Plan 1

I. Source: A video from ted.com

II. Objectives: Make students aware of the components of

success in public speaking Share techniques on which they can build

up their speeches so as to be convincing

III. Level: Intermediate

IV. Length: 1 hour

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V. Task 1:

Complete the true or false exercise on the handout copies. To be done after watching the video

VI. Task 2:

Ask students to justify their answers in order to check their understanding

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VII. Task 3:

Listening comprehension: The whole speech is in Appendix 1. Remove the underlined and bold words or choose other words you want to remove. Please do not remove too many words; the students will have to listen and fill in the blanks!).

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After the listening, ask comprehension questions which will help students understand the main ideas as well as the details in the speech. Please focus on things that will highlight the procedures followed by the speaker to argue for his ideas.

Examples: How did he know the food system was bad?

What is he doing to make people aware of what they eat? Etc.

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VIII. Summary:

In order to make sure that the students have understood the speech, ask them to complete the summary on the handout.

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IX. Content analysis:1. What is the speech about? (About food

and environment issues)2. What makes his speech interesting? (It

concerns many people in the audience)3. What does he start with: Stating the

problem (what is it?)4. What shows that he knows a lot about

the problem he is dealing with in his speech?

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5. Is the information he gives accurate? (Where did he get informed?). That is effective investigation (research). He is an investigator / inquirer /

6. What are his arguments against genetically modified food? He dramatizes and personalises the problem to convince his audience.

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7. What is he doing to solve the problem? He decides to be an organic farmer. He has joined farmers who share the same views.

8. Is he convincing others to follow his way of eating food? Who?

9. Can he succeed in his vision?

Sample Lesson Plan 1

X. Presentation skills : Know your audience rehearse your speech Greet your audience Personal characteristics (Confident / communicator / inquirer) Appeal to audience’s emotions Humor Appropriately contextualized proverbs

or sayings

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X. Presentation skills :

Puns (playing with words): “we either pay the farmer, or we can

pay the hospital” This is a pun to convince the audience!” Rhetorical questions: Don’t you agree with me that ….? We are all responsible, aren’t we?

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X. Presentation skills : Four very important features in

delivering public speaking: Voice: Articulate and modulate Movement on the stage: should be natural. Don’t move a lot nor remain in one place.

Eye contact Facial gestures: focus on someone at a time.

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X. Presentation skills :

Short sentences in the end (conclusion): clear, short, and firm words to be remembered.

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XI. Follow-up:

Students can be asked to think about questions to ask the speaker.

Other students can think of an answer to those questions.

Steps to follow in public speaking

These steps should be elicited

from the students

Steps to follow in public speaking

I.Identify an issue Ask questions such as:

Why is my audience likely to be interested in this issue?

What is the context in which I am putting this issue?

How can I attract my audience’s attention to the issue?

What is the best way to involve the audience in my approach to dealing with the issue?

Steps to follow in public speaking

II. State and describe the issue

Describe the issue you will deal with.Explain in easy and clear words what the

problem is. Show how this issue can have an impact

on your audience. Remember, the clearer your issue is, the

more attractive it will be for your audience.

Steps to follow in public speaking

III. Empowering your speech

Show how you discovered the dangers/risks/impacts/etc. of the issue.

Provide objective arguments and evidence for the issue. Be convincing!

IV.Give solutions

Give general solutions. It is advisable to involve the audience in solutions.

Steps to follow in public speaking

IV. Hope for better future

Conclude your speech with a note of hope. Do not show pessimistic / hopeless / negative attitudes!