how to approach public speaking
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How to approach public speaking. Oral Presentations in VCE English. Why give a Speech?. What is the purpose of your speech? What are you trying to achieve? Engage Inform Impact. How do you prepare an effective speech?. Understand the task – what do you need to do? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Oral Presentations in VCE English
How to approach public speaking
What is the purpose of your speech?What are you trying to achieve?EngageInformImpact
Why give a Speech?
Understand the task – what do you need to do?• Present your interpretation of
the context and how it is presented in your chosen text.• Have a clear interpretation with
supporting points• Use a variety of evidence from
the text
How do you prepare an effective speech?
Brainstorm your ideas for the topic• How does the text explore
identity?• How does the text explore
belonging?• What is your initial
interpretation?
How do you prepare an effective speech?
Form a Theory• Clearly state your
interpretation.Consider the questions you must address from the Easter homework hand out.• What are your main points and
what order will you present them in?
• Is the progression of ideas logical?
How do you prepare an effective speech?
Flesh out• Develop supporting
explanations for each point, referring to the text to support your ideas!
How do you prepare an effective speech?
Introduction:• Greet your audience and introduce
yourself• HOOK - Grab attention – unusual fact,
emotive anecdote, statistic, quote, question, shock tactic.• State your purpose clearly• Refer to main points you will expand on,
in the order you will make the points.
Structuring your Speech: Introduction
Body: Give the reasons that support your contention in a clear, logical order (like paragraphs)Paragraph 1, 2, 3, 4:• State the point you are making (question you are addressing)
(TOPIC SENTENCE) and signpost clearly (firstly, secondly, additionally, finally etc)• Give evidence: discuss how the text, the words, lyrics, characters, themes, events
etc reflect the questions you are addressing.• Elaborate! Don’t just tell us that ‘Wolverine struggles to belong.’ Discuss why and
how!
Structuring your Speech: Body
Conclusion: re-state• Restate your theory• Refer to main points (briefly)• Finish with punch (POW): question,
quote, prediction: eg. What have you learned about identity/belonging based on the text? Or how does it affect humanity overall?
Structuring your Speech: Conclusion
The 3 Ps:• Pause: use gaps in your speech to add meaning and
emphasis. Wait before and after important points to ensure your message is being heard.• Pace: watch the speech of your deliver – if it is too fast, your
audience won’t follow and your words will have less impact. Vary the pace to be interesting.• Pitch: Vary your volume, register, and intonation to maintain
interest and emphasise different points. Don’t be monotone and DON’T READ!
Know your speech and avoid ums and aahsDon’t giggle, laugh or apologise
How to deliver your speech
The Audience• The focus of your speech should be the audience. Don’t ignore them. • Make meaningful eye contact – Four Corners rule (ensure you direct your
attention to all parts of the room, not just at the teacher)• Speak to them, don’t read to them
How to deliver your speech
Additional Resources• Use additional resources to support
your speech• They shouldn’t detract from what you
are saying• Visual texts should support the point
you are making • Slideshows should have minimal
words (10 per slide).• Words on the slide must be consistent
with what you are saying!• Videos should be short (30 seconds)
and relevant• Practice using your technology to
ensure it runs smoothly.• No excuses for technology failure
How to deliver your speech
Non-verbal communication:• Posture: stand straight and strong, don’t
slouch, sit, lean. Square your shoulders. • Body Language: Don’t slouch; keep your
head up; open body (don’t cross arms or turn away).
• Movement: Move purposefully across a room, if you wish to use the space, otherwise keep still, don’t shift your weight from leg to leg.
• Gestures: can be powerful and meaningful, but must be intentional. Avoid hand movements that are distracting: tapping, playing with your hair, general waving, shrugging etc.
• Eye Contact: make regular contact with individuals in all areas of the room.
How to deliver your speech
Cue Cards• Have notes as prompts for your speech, dot points and key facts.• Small enough to hold in one hand.• Don’t have an A4 page or strips of an A4 page cut up!• Key words will help you speak your ideas rather than read them• Do not write too much on one card, or write it too small – use as
many cards as you need. These can help you from losing your piece.
How to deliver your speech
Rehearsal• ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL!!• You need to completely know your speech
and what you want to say.• Reading your speech will not allow you to
pass the outcome• Use all your resources when practising (cue
cards, powerpoint)• Practise in front of a mirror, friends, family.• Take critical feedback and improve.
How to deliver your speech
Believe what you’re saying:• Your audience won’t be
interested if you’re not.• Ensure you know what
you are talking about (or appear to be!). This will engage the audience.
How to deliver your speech
Fear, nervesLack of Knowledge and rehearsal; underprepared; Not interested in the topicReadingSpeed of speech (usually too fast)Trying to give too much information without leaving the audience time to process and think.Thinking you must be perfectThink that the audience will be criticalSpeaking to the teacher!
What prevents people from making an effective speech?
Practise, Practise, Practise
How to overcome these things