What is the purpose of A an introduction

� What is the purpose of: A. an introduction to a written paper? B. an introduction to a spoken presentation? � What is the purpose of: A. a conclusion to a written paper? B. a conclusion to a spoken presentation?

Introductions & Conclusions Mr. Short Public Speaking 24 & 28 October 2019 y Spook

Today’s Agenda: � Make Up Presentations � Filler Words � Conclusion Tips � Introduction Tips › Audio clip › Video clips

Make-Up Inform. II Pres. : � Period 2 A › Lyubezhanin › Tolbert � Period › › 2 B Bray Dibble Stewart Worden � Period 8 A › Roman, A � Period › › 8 B Adams Gonzalez Graziadei Martinez

Filler Words: � Do › › › you say: Um Uh Like So And etc… � These are “filler words” that are not necessary. › Pay attention to yourself when you’re rehearsing.

Filler Words: � Do you start sentences with “so”? › So, What's The Big Deal With Starting A Sentence With 'So'? �Please take notes as we listen. http: //www. npr. org/2015/09/03/432732859 /so-whats-the-big-deal-with-starting-asentence-withso? utm_source=facebook. com&utm_medi um=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term =nprnews&utm_content=20150903 (0: 00 – 5: 41 of 6: 24)

� First, we will look at conclusions, then introductions. › https: //www. hamilton. edu/academics/centers/oral communication

Conclusions: � “End your speech with an attitude, not a platitude. ” › Listeners are most likely to remember and act on a speech that ends with a strong conclusion.

Conclusions: � Speech conclusions do one, two, or all three of the following things: 1. Alert the audience that the speech is coming to an end. 2. Summarize the key points of the speech. 3. Challenge the audience to respond. • Not verbally, but through action.

Conclusion Tips: � Slow down your pace at the end. › This draws attention to your voice. � End on a high note. › Give the audience a positive takeaway. � Use a call to action. › Give them something to do.

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Conclusions: � DO NOT conclude your Informative III speech by saying “thank you. ” › Instead, employ a new technique.

Revisited: � What is the purpose of A. an introduction to a written paper? B. an introduction to a spoken presentation?

Introductions: � Your introduction should do one, two, or all three of the following things: 1. Get the audience’s attention and interest. �Make them excited about what you’re saying. 2. Preview what you will be discussing. �Give information on your topic. 3. Show you know what you’re talking about. �Establish some credibility.

Introduction Options: � � � Question Story Quotation Visual Statistic Startling statement � � � Personal anecdote or experience Humor Expert opinion Sound effect Physical object Testimony or success story

Examples: � A Shocking Fact: › https: //youtu. be/IHy. R 7 p 6_hn 0 (0: 00 - 0: 41) � Personal Story: › https: //youtu. be/UF 8 u. R 6 Z 6 KLc (0: 00 -0: 54) � “How to Start a Speech 12 Foolproof Ways to Grab Your Audience!” › http: //www. genardmethod. com/blog/bi d/142073/Grab-Your-Audience-12 Foolproof-Ways-to-Open-a-Speech

Introduction Practice: � Next class you will introduce a presentation. › You will not need to give a full presentation. Deliver an interesting, attention getting, informative, introduction only. �You CAN do research. � Topics: › You are limited to a “basic” list of 9 items. �This will motivate you make things more interesting.

Introduction Practice: � Topics: 8 › You are limited to this “basic” list of 9 items: �Sweaters Hygiene The Paper Clip �Mops Dynamite Luggage �Juice. Tires Posture https: //youtu. be/nms. Tw. Qb 1 csc

Final Tips: � Presentation notes › “When you're looking at your notes, nothing should come out of your mouth. ” �Agree or disagree? › Use whatever medium of notes you’d like. �Try using your notebook, cell phone, a printed sheet of paper, anything. Find what works for you. � Physical Presence › Don’t stand still at the lectern. PLAN some “meaningful motion” if you need to.

Sources: � https: //www. hamilton. edu/academics/centers /oralcommunication/guides/introductions-and -conclusions � http: //sixminutes. dlugan. com/10 -ways-to-end -your-speech/ � https: //quizlet. com/10518954/midterm-flashcards/ � https: //www. wikihow. com/Conclude-a. Speech

� Homework: › Prepare for: �Next class introduction only presentation. � Next class we will: › Discuss Informative III � Find a topic, research, and use appropriate organization styles. Two Spritzes of cologne / perfume is enough.