Scared Speechless?

According to national surveys, fear of public speaking ranks among

Americans' top dreads, surpassing fear of illness, fear of

flying, fear of terrorism, and often the fear of death itself!

Did you know 74% of people have fear of public speaking?

This fear is called Glossophobia? StatisticBrain.com

It may seem scary, but….

Never fear! Help is here!

Qualities of a Good Speaker?

Prepared and organized Good facial expressions Good body language Passionate about topic Sincere Good volume Speak clearly Confidence Good eye contact Talk to audience, not at them

Things to consider

1. TopicInterests you

2. Appropriate to audience3. Plenty of information to be found in time

Audience1. Who are they? Age? Interests?

Background?

Formal or Informal?1. This sets the tone of your speech. Does the

situation call for a sharp professional speech or a casual one? Informal does NOT mean unrehearsed and unprepared!

Non-verbal Communication

How you feel about your topic, your audience, and your readiness will show in your body. Make sure you are ready.

Building a Speech

Introduction Get the audience’s attention first:

quote song lyricsstatistic questionstory jokepoem cartoon

Tell them what you will talk about in your speech. Then you need a transition sentence to tie your intro into your

topic.

Body1. This is the first thing you work on. After you have researched

and gathered your information, you must decide what your main point is. This is called your thesis. Then you will choose 3-5 topics that cover your thesis statement. It is helpful to make an outline of your plan before you get started. This helps keep you on track.

Conclusion Brings together all thoughts, emotions, and information. Never bring up new information in your conclusion. It is nice when your introduction and conclusion work together.

For example if you used a quote in your intro, you might consider using a quote in your conclusion.

Activity: Intro & Conclusion

A good introduction grabs the audience’s attention. If you hook them in the beginning, chances of them listening are better.

You want your introductions to be creative. Quotes, visual aids/pictures, questions,

statistics, jokes, stories, song lyrics and music can all be used to get the audience’s attention.

Transition sentences are keep for smooth flow from the intro into the body.

Now, it is time to for you to practice writing some introductions. Use the topics below. You must

have at least one example of each of the following introduction types: Quote, question,

statistic, joke, story, song lyric/ music/poem.

Music artist/band Fashion A sport or athlete Cars Celebrity or actor/actress An animal 

Be prepared to share some of your ideas.

Types of Speeches

Personal Social Informative Instructive Persuade

Presentation Pointers Organize Your Presentation. Make sure you have

everything you need.

Practice giving your speech aloud multiple times! This is the key to a successful speech! Deliver your speech to a mirror until you can do it without reading. You want to be able to talk about your topic with ease. Practice in front of a test audience. Just rehearse!

Time yourself while you practice the speech out loud.

Own the Room. Your speech starts as you walk to the podium. Take a two- to three-second pause before you start your presentation to focus all the attention on you and truly be in charge.

Connect With Your Audience. Make good eye contact. Talk to them…. Not at them!

Speak in a loud, clear voice.

End with a good “Thank you” and take your seat with confidence.

How will you be graded?

Intro/Transition 1 -10 pointsBody (3-5 points) 1 -10 pointsConclusion 1 -10 pointsNote Card(s) 1-5 pointsOutline 1-5 pointsVisuals/props 1-5 pointsVolume/Diction 1 -10 pointsVocal Energy 1 -10 pointsRate/Pace 1-5 pointsFacial Expression 1-5 pointsBody Language 1-5 pointsEye Contact 1 -10 pointsPreparation 1 -10 points

Activity #1: Whose lie is it?

Divide into groups of 3 or 4 students. Each group member should share second best true story

(you will want to use your best story for the first speech).

After each has told his/her story, the group selects one story to use as the group story.

Each member of the group will then practice telling the selected story as if it is his/her own.

The story can be tweaked slightly… but for the most part needs to remain the same.

Each group member will then tell the story to the class. Including the true owner.

Each member of the class will then vote for the person they think really owns the story.

Speech #1: My Story

Think of an experience that has happened to you. It could be funny, scary, sad, embarrassing, or strange. It could be a

story from camp, sports, family outings, embarrassing situations, baby stories, natural disasters, time you got in big

trouble. It must be true!

Have an introduction that relates to your story. Use the standard intros: joke, statistics, fact, quote, song/poem, question, riddle, picture.

Have a transition sentence from your introduction into your story. Tell your story as the body of your speech. Have a conclusion that summarizes your story and wraps it up. Refer

back to your intro if possible. End with a good “thank you”. Your speech must be 2-3 minutes in length. You must have a note card & outline ready. Rehearse 4-5 times aloud at home and make sure you time

your speech!

Activity #2: Super Hero Eulogy

On an index card write a creative name of a super hero with a random ability. These cards will be used in the game.

For example: Toilet Plunger Boy: Able to Stop Bad Plumbing With a Single Plunge, Yogurt Girl: Able to Coat Any Evil with a Good Shot of Pro-Biotic, Business Card Man: Better Than Angie’s List, he has a business card for all your emergency and household needs!

Turn your card in. You are attending a memorial service

for several super heroes. Everyone will speak in honor of a

super hero. Draw a card with a superhero name as

you approach the podium. You will need to talk about why this

superhero will be missed and what his/her ability was.

Be creative!

Speech #2: Social Introduction

Everyone sit in a circle. To your left is person you will be writing an introduction for.

Have them write the answers to the following questions: What is your favorite activity or hobby? What is something you would like to try

in the future? What are you most proud of?

Write an introduction around these answers.

Don’t forget a good intro that compliments their answers: A joke, stat, question….

End your introduction by saying “Ladies and gentlemen, let us now welcome__________________.”

That person will then take the podium and thank the presenter for the kind welcome.

The current speaker will begin to introduce the person that was sitting to their left.

The introductions and thank yous continue until all have had a turn.

Activity #3: Mini Presentations

Working in small groups, use the provided packets of information to put together a short presentation on a classic toy.

You will need an introduction, body of 3-5 points, and good conclusion.

Be creative!

Speech #3: Informative Choose a topic you are interested in and have it approved. Research your topic, find your thesis, and choose 3-5 main points

you want to cover. Keep your audience in mind. Write a good introduction and conclusion. Time limit is 3-5 minutes. Rehearse aloud 4-5 times at home and time your speech. Print off slide show (multiple slides per page) as outline. No note cards are needed. Use your power point as your notes. This speech will be worth 2 test grades. It is your most important

speech of this unit. Use your time wisely!!! You must have me check the following as you work. Use this as your

check list.__________ Topic __________ 3-5 major points__________ Points to be covered on each major point.__________ Overall look of Power Point 

Informative Speech Power Point Format

8-14 slides Uniform look: slide background and pictures Go easy on animation!!!! Have picture on most slides Order of slides

Intro slide Title slide Slide that lists the points you will cover Slide for Point 1 Slide for Point 2 Slides for Points 3-5 Conclusion slide Thank you slide

Outline can be printed sheet of multiple slides. Note cards= power point

Activity #4: Giving DirectionsWhen explaining how to do something, you want to be very clear

with your directions. Make sure to check to see if people are understanding you.

If one way of explaining does not work… try another.

Get a partner. One of you should face the picture and one should not. The one not facing the picture should have pencil and paper to draw.

The student facing the picture will give verbal directions only as to how the picture looks.

The one drawing will draw according the directions. After this picture is complete, switch sides and pictures and let the

other person try.

Giving Directions: Picture 1

Giving Directions: Picture 2

Speech #4: How to….

In this speech, you will teach the class how to do something or how to make something.

Keep It Simple.

Your speech must be 3-5 minutes long. You must have note cards. You must have an outline. You must have a hand-out with directions. You must have props or materials of some sort. Rehearse 4-5 times aloud at home. Make sure someone times you. Be creative and have fun!

Activity #5: Paper Clips R Us

The Acme Paper Clip Company is in danger of closing down!

You and your team have been called in to find another use for the company’s HUGE inventory of paper clips.

You will also need to devise a commercial for your new paper clip product.

Be prepared to share your idea and commercial.

Be creative!

Speech #5: Commercial

Your commercial must be for a product that does not already exist!

Good introduction: Question, Quote, Music, Joke, Statistics, Lyrics, Story

No less than 1 minute. No longer than 2 minutes

Must have props &/or visual aids of product.

 Note Cards  Outline Be creative and filled with energy! REHEARSE AT HOME!!!!!!!

Public Speaking: In Conclusion

You may never grow to LOVE

public speaking.

At least now… you know

there is nothing to be

afraid of!