Week Four: Speech Preparation and Analysis

This week’s Icebreaker:

1 minute “anything goes”

Choosing TopicsResearching Your SpeechPreparing an OutlineSpeech NotesRefining the Speech

What do we look for in public speakers?

How do you know when someone is a good public speaker?

How do you know when someone is a GREAT public speaker?

http://youtu.be/hzBCI13rJmA

See page 156 – Topic Outline See page 160 – Example

What comes first? Develop the body first Have a goal for what you want to

communicate Do you want to demonstrate something,

inform your audience or persuade your audience?

These are done after the body is complete

Opener: Attention getter, introduction, goal statement

Closer: Summarize main points, make a plea, offer a quotation or anecdote, thank your audience

http://youtu.be/zuBSRC1zpHw

Ashton Kutcher’s Acceptance Speech at Teen Choice Awards 2013

http://youtu.be/7pl1DE5sTxM

Craig Kielburger at We Day

http://youtu.be/GjwjZe8u0-E

Dallas ISD Keynote Speaker (10 years old)

http://youtu.be/UrasFcGqM_s

Malala Youssfzai introduction to her speech at the UN this July