YOUR First Speech in this class…A 2-minute speech introductory speech for Week 5. March 30Prepare this as an extemporaneous speech.Your speech needs:

A titleAn introduction, body and conclusion.

Describe one event that has shaped your life or one obstacle that you have had to overcome in your life.You cannot run over 2:15, so REHEARSE your speech!Evaluation criteria will be posted on the class website later this week.

Homework Assignment

1. Read Ch. 11 and 10

2. Review the famous speeches on the website (be ready to read one of them for 1-minute) or prepare a story/speech/poem. See the Reading Aloud link.

3. Download and complete the First Speech Preparation worksheet.

4. Write your speech manuscript and practice (be ready to perform in a small group next week)-Be ready to turn in your first draft.

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The Art of Public Speaking

Instructor: Jered FairesInstructor: Jered FairesWeek #2Week #2

Chapter 1: Speaking In Public

Chapter 1: Speaking in Public

What is Public Speaking?Public speaking is the art of presenting your ideas in public for the purpose of sharing those ideas and influencing other people.Public speaking is a process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners.

Ch 1 Differences & Similarities

Similar:• Organizing thoughts logically• Tailoring your message to the audience• Telling a story for maximum impact• Adapting to listener feedback

Different:• More highly structured• Requires more formal language• Requires a different method of delivery

Course of history changed forever...

Mahatma GandhiEleanor RooseveltWinston ChurchillNelson MandelaHu Jin TaoRonald Reagan

Martin Luther KingBill ClintonBarack ObamaMao ZedongDeng Xiao Pingwhat about me?....

Chapter 2: Speaking Confidently and Ethically

Managing Nervousness/Stage Fright

Acquire experiencePrepare!Think positivelyVisualize successMost of it is not visibleDon’t expect perfection

More Tips

Mental/Physical BestRelaxDeep breathsIntroduction (30-60 sec)

Eye ContactCommunicate, don’t performVisual Aids

Speaking Ethically

Ethically sound goalsBe preparedBe honestPractice ethical principles

Ethics: The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.

Plagiarism

What kinds are there?Global plagiarismPatchwork plagiarismIncremental plagiarismand internet

How to avoid itWork on your speech earlyCite sources when in doubtResearch carefullyFor internet: see pg. 29

Plagiarism: presenting another person’s language or ideas as one’s own.

Chapter 3: Giving Your First Speech

Developing Your Speech

Limit the scope of your speechFocus on developing a few pointsBe creative!

Add suspense, mystery, drama, danger!Use colorful language that paints a picture!Use humor only if you’re naturally humorous.

Organizing Your Speech

Introduction:Get the audience’s attention.Give the audience a clear idea of your topic.

Body: Two or three main pointsUse chronological or topical order?

Conclusion:Bring the speech to a thought-provoking end.Summary the main theme of your speech.

Delivering Your Speech

Extemporaneous delivery* is the best method.

Rehearse! Rehearse!

Vary your voiceMaintain eye contactRehearse!

Rehearse!* A method of delivery in which the speech is carefully prepared and rehearsed but is presented from a brief set of notes.

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