1. It takes TIME to memorize a speech!
NO SHORT-CUTS
HINTS TO HELP:
1. Check your attitude
2. Check your focus
3. Make it a priority
4. Set short and long term goals
5. Keep copy with you at all times
6. Mark up your script
7. Make multiple copies
8. Record and listen to
9. Memorize in bite- size
10. Make copies of portions
11. PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE
12. Read out loud with script
13. Say speech out loud without script
2. DELIVERY/ THE VOICE
Volume
Enunciation
Tone
Pace
Animation
DO NOT BE MONOTONE
Don’t be a MUMBLER *
3. DELIVERY/ YOUR BODY
Your stance
(with or without a podium)
Standing vs. Walking
When to walk or not walk?
Eyes
Look at audience, show emotions
Hand and arm gestures
Don’t be stiff, Don’t put hands in pockets,
Don’t move hands constantly
4. Introduce with strong
“HOOK” “Today my speech is about…………..
“Today I am going to talk about………
Some “hook” ideas:
-Tell a story
-Share a personal experience
-Ask a question
-Statistics or facts
-Evidence or support
5. Using Visual Aids
Practice using visual aids
Whether objects you will hold, a poster
or display or powerpoint.
WORST SPEECH MISTAKE=
POWERPOINT DISASTER
- Use mirror and/or family audience to
practice.
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6. DATES
October 22- Informative Speech
November 5- Persuasive Speech
Demonstrative speech video is due by
November 12th.
7. Where to find ideas:
-YOU
Strong convictions
People you know
Media
History
Theater
Current events
Books
Internet
8. Types of Speeches
Informative
deliver useful information to audience
Demonstrative
actually show “how-to”
Persuasive
convince audience to change
Entertaining
provide enjoyment to audience
9. Parts of Speech
Introduction
general idea. Grab attention, clear
road map of points to be covered.
Body
Generally 3 main points, organized
Closing
Recap, remind
10. Things to include in speech:
Information
Specific examples
Explanations
For Informative:
- Great visual aids are always helpful
For Persuasive:
- Plea to take ACTION (conclusion)
- Give options for actions to take.
11. Reminders:
Time yourself while practicing
you will most likely speak faster when in front
of audience.
Use 3 X 5 cards (front only)
Number cards
Also bring in cited sources.
Bring at least 3 DIFFERENT sources
BE YOURSELF
talk about YOUR passions, YOUR convictions,
YOUR beliefs and your speech will ALWAYS be
more believable and persuasive.