Speech and WritingSeptember 2, 2010

Today’s Agenda•Review from yesterday•Non-verbal communication•Safari Adventure

Let’s ReviewWhat are the 4 main

steps to helping communication anxiety?

Name the two types of barriers that can interrupt the communications process and provide examples of each.

Non-Verbal CommunicationAccounts for up to

90% of communication, leaving only 10% for what you actually say!

Includes posture, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, tone, and appearance

Nonverbal CommunicationFavorable Message Unfavorable MessageDressed appropriately,

practiced good hygieneMake eye contact with

audienceStand straight, using

hand gestures to emphasize key points

Smile, raise eyebrows to brighten eyes

Sloppy, casual, or inappropriate dress, disregard for personal hygiene

Looking at the floor or at notes, not audience

Slouching, pacing by the podium, leaning on the podium

Crossing arms, frowning, and scowling

Safari Adventure:Testing your speaking skillsEach group will be given a picture of a strange, bizarre animal. It’s your job to write a short informative speech describing the animal to the rest of the class (they won’t see the picture until after your speech!). It should be about 2-3 minutes in length, and each person MUST speak during the time limit (try to break speaking parts up evenly). I’ll be giving participation points, and the class will give feedback after each presentation.

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