4 HTropicana Public Speaking Program 1 Why Public

4 -H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program 1

Why Public Speaking? Ø Allows you to express yourself. Ø Influence others. Ø Is a skill you will use throughout your life! 2

4 -H / Tropicana Public Speaking Program • You communicate everyday. • When you talk, write, and listen to others. 3

5 P’s of Public Speaking ü Prepare ü Plan ü Polish ü Practice ü Present 4

Example of a “Bad” Speech • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Yi v. QYe. I 0 vys 5

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 person vacation special event famous friend 6

Begin Writing Your Speech • Research your topic �Internet �Library �Newspapers �Magazines �Books �Interview 7

Begin Writing Your Speech • Your speech should have three parts: → Introduction → Body → Conclusion 8

→ Introduction • Get Attention • Introduce Topic • Provide Motivation • Preview Speech 9

→ 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. 10

→ 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. 11

→ 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 12

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 13

How long should your speech be? • Between 2 – 3 minutes • Time yourself to see if your speech is the correct length 14

Practice Speech • Recreate Setting • Practice Without Memorizing • Practice Out Loud • Watch Yourself 15

Practice Speech • Avoid saying “um” and “uh” • Don’t talk too fast • Make eye contact with the audience • Speak up 16

Elements of Physical Delivery or Body Language • Appearance • Posture • Facial Expression • Eye Contact • Movement • Gestures 17

Giving Your Presentation • Podiums are optional • Do not lean on podium • Use good posture & stand still 18

Giving Your Presentation • Don’t say “thank you” at the end of your speech • Look Sharp - Dress appropriately • Relax, smile & have fun!!!! 19

Watch Your Mannerisms • • • Playing with hair Do not fidget Chewing gum Rocking your feet Too many hand gestures 20

Example of a “Good” Speech • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=G FAxk. OVG 0 js 21