INTRODUCTION TO EFFECTIVE SPEAKING OCDT HADWEN THE TEAM

INTRODUCTION TO EFFECTIVE SPEAKING OCDT HADWEN

THE TEAM • Coach – OCdt Hadwen • Cadets – YOU • Tell Us About Yourself in 1 Minute • Helpful Hints: • Name and Rank • Favourite Cadet Activity • Hobbies • Brothers or Sisters • Prior and Current Teams

OUR MEETINGS Will Consist of… • 40 -50 minutes of a “lesson” • During which we will have a word of a day • 5 -10 minutes break • 30 minutes of impromptu speeches • Speakers will be drawn out of a ‘hat’ • Topics will be drawn at random from a ‘hat’ • Few Exceptions • Some meetings will consist of just Impromptu Practice and others of Prepared Speech Practice

MEETING SCHEDULE (SEE HANDOUT) 6 th 13 th 20 th 27 th • Impromptu Practice: • Entire meeting will be devoted to practicing impromptu speeches. • The same mechanics from other meetings will apply; Cadets and topics will be chosen at random from a ‘hat’ • Speech Practice: • Week before I will ask for cadet volunteers to give a brief 2 -3 minute excerpt from their prepared speech. • The team will do feedback sheets that will be given to the cadet for their personal use. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 10 th Week 5 17 th Week 6 24 th Week 7 1 st 8 th Week 8 Week 9 12 th Week 10 th 19 Week 11 th 26 Week 12 2 nd 9 th 16 th 3 rd Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 October 2017 Introduction (W 5 H & Topics) & Deciding on a Topic Components of a Speech Pt. 1 Speech to Inform Impromptu Practice #1 November 2017 Speech to Persuade/Inspire Speech to Entertain Impromptu Practice #2 December 2017 Mechanics Impromptu Practice #3 January 2018 Impromptu Practice #4 Speech Practice #1 Speech Practice #2 February 2018 Impromptu Practice #5 Speech Practice #3 Competition Preparation March 2018 364 Lancaster Squadron Effective Speaking Competition 20172018

WORD OF THE DAY CHALLENGE • Each week we will have a word of the day. These words will be chosen at random • This year I wanted to give some initiative to use these words. • For every time you use the word of the day in your dialogue or impromptu speeches I will award one point • Within reason of course • At the competition I will have a separate award for the cadet who has used the word of the day words the most

WORD OF THE DAY: BOMBARD • Verb; bahm-BARD 1. To attack especially with artillery or bombers 2. To assail vigorously or persistently (as with questions) 3. To subject to the impact of rapidly moving particles (as electrons) Example: Major Souchuk was bombarded with questions from parents after announcing the first gliding day for the unit.

ABSENCES • You are permitted to miss meetings provided you give a reasonable notice and excuse. • E. g. Homework, Medical, Family Emergencies and Sports Practice. • If you miss more than 5 meetings, you will not be allowed to participate in the competition in March. • I might have to miss 4 weeks of meetings due to a course. In my absence I will arrange another officer to take over.

MY RULES • Come every week. • Be respectful to all of your team members, you are a team first and competitors second. • No talking while others are talking, especially the coach. • No bullying, teasing, name-calling, etc. • Ask questions but do not interrupt others. • Have fun!

WHAT IS EFFECTIVE SPEAKING • Communication: two way exchange that involves both a presenter and an audience. • Persuasive conversation developed and adapted to fit the occasion. • To communicate ideas, desires and information in a way that the audience can easily understand by using and having a deep understanding of the components of speech and its mechanics.

EFFECTIVE SPEAKING IN CADETS • Competition(s) involving the delivery of two speeches: Prepared Speech and Impromptu Speech • Four levels of competition: local, regional, provincial, and national • Local competition is organized by 364 Lancaster; scheduled for March 3 rd 2018 • Regional, provincial and national competitions are organized by the Air Cadet League and will run through March, April, and June

PREPARED AND IMPROMPTU SPEECHES • Prepared Speech • No less than 5 minutes, no more than 6 minutes • Based on a topics set out by the league (see handout) • Impromptu Speech • No less than 2 minutes, no more than 3 minutes • Topic decided day of the competition by the Competition Coordinator • Cadet is given approximately 5 minutes to prepare before delivery

RULES OF THE COMPETITION • Can be found on the Air Cadet League Webpage for Effective Speaking (see handout) • Every cadet must know these rules before the competition, as they are expected to abide by all of them • Take time to read through all of the rules, some of been highlighted for your convenience.

ROLES IN EACH LESSON: SPEECH PRACTICES • Timer: one cadet will time each of the speeches and indicate when the speech is minimum, middle and maximum of allotted time • Evaluator(s): will provide comments for each of the speeches to help them work on their speech and delivery; one cadet plus the coach • Speaker: will give a speech, chosen at random for impromptus

PICKING A TOPIC FOR YOUR PREPARED SPEECH

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREPARED AND IMPROMPTU SPEECHES • Prepared Speech • Pick from a list of topics provided by the Air Cadet League beforehand • You will have time to research and write our a speech • Time to practice • Impromptu Speech • Topic is given to you at the competition • No time to research or write a speech, you will think on the spot • We practice these more for this reason.

PREPARED SPEECH TOPICS 2017 -2018 • The importance of today’s youth in building Canada’s future. • How does volunteerism play a role in the life of your community or squadron? • Humour is the best medicine. • How space exploration can lead to scientific advances on Earth. • The role Indigenous people have played in Canada’s heritage. • How has Canada changed the face of aviation? • Lest We Forget. • Cadet’s Choice: The Cadet’s Choice must fit into one of these categories: Cadet Life, Science and Technology, Aviation, Canadian History or Citizenship.

HOW TO SELECT A TOPIC: DO… • Pick one that interests you. You will not be able to put your best foot forward if you are bored. • Have some knowledge on the topic is helpful but not necessary. • Having heard something about the topic before and wanting to know more will keep you motivated. • Write it early enough that you can practice as much as you’ll need. • Practice in front a mirror or a peer before the competition.

HOW TO SELECT A TOPIC: DON’TS • Pick something that might be too hard for you to talk about. E. g. if it involved a lot of science and you don’t know any science, this might not be the right topic for you • Change your topic last minute. This won’t make you as prepared as possible. • Write your speech the week before competition. You will not be ready in time and it will reflect in your presentation • Stress about the little things. Things will change last minute, the only thing you can do is to go with the flow. I am here if you need me.

WRITING YOUR SPEECH • Use tactics like mind-mapping and point forms to have generate ideas • Do research and look online • Get help from professionals. • People like teachers and other officers may be able to offer advice • Physically write things down first, but read the speech out loud. This will help with editing and the mechanics of your speech.