Date post: | 02-Jan-2016 |
Category: |
Documents |
Upload: | raymond-kemp |
View: | 27 times |
Download: | 2 times |
Speech is power, Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Effective Public Speaking
What you will learn
Aspects of Public Speaking Types, Reasons, Why
Parts of the SpeechDelivery of the Speech
Aspects of Public Speaking
Types of public speakingPurpose of your speechWhy we listen to speakersWho is your audiencePreparation for your speech
Types of Public Speaking
Two types of Public Speaking Extemporaneous – means spur of the moment Prepared – having time to develop your material
Why are you there? (Purpose)
Part of your assignmentChance to tell others about what you learned
You have something to share You know things about your topic that others do not
Chance to show others your presentation
Why do we listen to public speakers?
InformationPersuasive topics MotivationEntertainment
Know your audience?
Age – How old is the majority of your audience?
Are there more boys/girls in the audience?What will your audience be interested in?How many people will be in your audience?Will your audience be knowledgeable about
your topic?
How to win the audience?
Keep your discussion Interesting
Use examples or stories Provide interesting facts
To the point Don’t go on and on and on and on and on Keep your comments simple but informative
Preparation
Do your homework – Know your topicDevelop your presentation material
Accuracy (content and spelling)
Practice, Practice, Practice Mom, Dad, brother, sister, mirror, family pet, stuffed
animals, record your speech Practice where you will do your actual presentation Accept criticism – no one is perfect/ there is always
room for improvement Time yourself
Parts of the Speech
IntroductionBodyConclusion
Introduction of Speech
Get the audiences attentionIntroduce yourselfState the purposeRelate the importance to the audiencePreview the main points that will be covered
The first step
Be PreparedTake a deep breathSlow your breathing / pause between
sentencesGet the audience engaged
Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech
Walk around – use your energyFind your own way to reduce nervousnessFace your fears
Body of the Speech
Conveys the messageDiscuss main pointsProvide supporting detailsEducate/ entertain the audience
Conclusion
Highlight the central theme of your speechBriefly cover the main pointsProvide the audience with a feeling of
satisfaction that you accomplished what you promised
Closing statementThank the audience for their attention
Delivery of your Speech
AppearanceSpeech and VoiceBody Language
Appearance
First Impressions – made in the first 7 seconds Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath
Who is your audience – dress appropriatelyHow you dress will reinforce your authority
Clean Neat
Speech and Voice
Use variation in Loudness
Helps provide emphasis and attention Pitch
Low and high pitch Creates interest
Quality Provides emotion and feeling
Rate Holds the attention of the audience
Body Language
Posture Shows confidence Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the floor / Relax
Facial Expressions Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselves Be serious when necessary
Eye Contact Helps establish a relationship with your audience Makes them feel included Too nervous – look directly above their heads Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored?
Excited? Keep head up – Don’t talk to the floor
Gestures Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and
feelings Should come naturally
Last minute tips
Do Speak on a topic you have earned the right to talk about Speak on a topic that you are interested in – be enthusiastic Talk from your heart – not from your mouth Be sincere Be honest Be eager to communicate your information Keep it simple Make brief notes of what you want to say Use pictures or examples to support your opinion Know more about your topic than you will use Rehearse the points of your speech through normal conversation with
friends Don’t
Memorize your speech Imitate others, be yourself Preach or scold
Conclusion
Aspects of Public Speaking Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation
Parts of the Speech Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Delivery of the Speech Appearance, Voice, Body Language
QUESTIONS ???
Thank You