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4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program - 2011

Jackson County Extension Ben Knowles4-H Extension Agent I

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Why Public Speaking?

Allows you to express yourself. Influence others. Is a skill you will use throughout your life!

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4-H / Tropicana Public Speaking Program

All students will write and give a speech in their classroom.

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4-H / Tropicana Public Speaking Program

You communicate everyday. When you talk, write, and listen to

others.

5 P’s of Public Speaking

Plan Prepare Polish Practice Present

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Example of a “Bad” Speech

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YivQYeI0vys

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How to Get Started?

Select a topic or a theme Have an IDEA! What is it you would like

to talk about? Examples: hobbies, sports, famous

person, vacation, friend, special event, animals, etc

Do not use last year’s speech!!! Topics should be appropriate for school

and 4-H!!!

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Begin Writing Your Speech

Research your topic

Search Internet

Library

Newspapers

Magazines

Books

T.V.

Interview

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Begin Writing Your Speech

Your speech should have three parts:

→ Introduction

→ Body

→ Conclusion

Keep in Mind:A public speech should

inform, persuade, or entertain the audience. A public speech is not a

demonstration or an illustrated talk.

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→ Introduction

Get Attention

Introduce Topic

Provide Motivation

Preview Speech

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→ Introduction

• Use a short introduction to get the audience’s attention and share your main idea.

• Can use a famous quote, a question or your reason for choosing your topic.

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→ Body

• Give Descriptions about topic.

• Should give three to five main points about your topic.

• The points should be interesting and have a logical order.

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→ Conclusion Summary

Quotation

Summarize Speech

Reemphasize Main Idea

Provide Closure

And end with a final thought, something you want the audience to remember about your topic

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Preparing Speech

Write your speech on notebook paper and have your teacher approve it

Then write your speech out on note cards, skipping lines

Number your note cards

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How long should your speech be?

Between 2 – 3 minutes

Time yourself to see if your speech is the correct length

Practice Speech

Recreate Setting Practice Without Memorizing Practice Out Loud

Watch Yourself

Practice Speech

Avoid saying um and uh

Don’t talk too fast

Make eye contact with the audience

Speak up

Elements of Physical Delivery or Body Language

Appearance

Posture

Facial Expression

Eye Contact

Movement

Gestures

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Giving Your Presentation

Podiums are optional

Do not lean on podium

Use good posture & stand still

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Giving Your Presentation

Don’t say “thank you” at the end of your speech

Look Sharp - Dress appropriately Relax, smile & have fun!!!!

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Watch Your Mannerisms

Mannerisms to avoid!Playing with hairDo not fidgetChewing gumRocking your feetToo many hand gestures

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Example of a “Good” Speech

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFAxkOVG0js

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-STtkmEp8Ao

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4-H / Tropicana Public Speaking Program

4th – 6th Grades Classroom Level – ribbons awarded for 1st- 3rd places (1st place

speaker moves to school contest)

School Level – medallions awarded for 1st- 3rd (1st place speaker moves to county contest)

County Level – plaques awarded for 1st- 3rd (1st place winners receive full 4-H camp scholarships)

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2010 4-H/Tropicana Speech Winners

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2010 4-H/Tropicana Speech Winners

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2010 4-H/Tropicana Speech Winners

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Questions?

Contact your 4-H AgentBen Knowles850-482-9620brk09@ufl.edu

This presentation was created by Lori Wiggins, Taylor County 4-H Extension Agent III, and modified for the Jackson County 4-H Program.