February 23, 2011

Prepare for our first speech experiencesPartner appointmentsSpeech blog – self evaluation [post to wiki by

Sunday midnight]Providing constructive feedbackChoosing the order

Positive Vocal Qualities

FluencyVariety in pitch and inflectionClear articulationAdequate volumeGood pace

Negative Vocal Qualities

HarshnessNasalityMonotoneShrillnessArticulation problemsFiller (um, okay, ya know, like, etc…)

Physical Qualities

PositiveGood postureAppropriate facial expressionsMeaningful gesturesEye contactNegativeStiffnessFrozen expressionsWild or distracting gesturesDowncast eyes

Building a Speech: The Body

ObjectivesShaping your main ideasFinding sourcesAvoiding plagiarism

Building a Speech: The Body

Write the word hobby at the top of a sheet of paper. Think about what this word means to you. Do you have more than one hobby? If so, which hobby is more important to you? What do you enjoy most about it?

Write a paragraph about it. Read your paragraph aloud to a small group.

Do you think the topic has potential to become a larger speech? Why or why not?

Building a Speech: The Body

Deciding on your thesis and main ideasNarrow to 2 to 5 main pointsCrafting the thesisBlueprint of your speechTesting your thesis’ strength

Building a Speech: The Body

Write a thesis statement for each of the following topics. Use the tips to test each one.

Preservatives used in breakfast cerealsEffects of insomnia on daily lifeAcupuncture and allergiesStudy habits of high school sophomoresFalling attendance at local sports events

Building a Speech: The Body

Gathering Supporting MaterialsAppropriate quotationsStatisticsExamplesAnecdotes Visual aidsModels

Building a Speech: The Body

Organizing Your MaterialsChronologicallySpatiallyProblem/solutionCause/effectTopical

Building a Speech: Intro and Conclusion

Defining the purpose of the introductionGain attentionPrepare and open mindsIndicate direction and purpose

Building a Speech: Intro and Conclusion

A few things to avoid…DullnessCliché ideasStating your topicSelf-deprecation

Building a Speech: Intro and Conclusion

Crafting a ConclusionSummaryRecapitulationAnecdote, analogy, or simileEmotionally charged statementPowerful restatement of thesisVivid illustrationCall for action

Introductory Speech Questions

What is your full name?Where and how did you spend your

childhood?Tell about your hometown or neighborhood?How do you spend your spare time?Who are your favorite movie actor and

actress (TV show, music, etc…)? Why?What is your favorite sport? Why?Substitute your own questions (see interest

inventory on the wiki)