Prepared Public SpeakingThings to consider when writing, preparing for, and giving a public speech.

Introduction• Speeches are given to inform the audience, persuade

the audience, or to integrate the members of an audience.

• People also listen for the same reasons

• Speaking skills increase a person’s effectiveness and influence the decision of others.

• Speaking in public is an art form nearly as old as humanity itself.

• Effective public speaking is INFLUENCE.• INFLUENCE IS LEADERSHIP!!

PLANNING A SPEECH• As a speech is planned, consider the following:

If you can empathize with the audience, you will be able to plan a better speech!

Analyze the Audience• Find out as much

information as possible about the audience.

• It will be helpful to know the following in advance:

• # in group• Ages• Interests• Formal or informal• Setting• Time frame• Room size• Place on program

Analyze the Audience• Keep in mind the following 3 questions when

analyzing your audience:

Select a Topic

1. Choose a topic that interests you.

2. Choose a topic in which you are knowledgeable or want to become knowledgeable.

3. Choose a topic of interest to your audience.

FFA Topic Areas• When searching for a topic for an FFA speech consider using

these three general areas:

•Production Agriculture

Agribusiness

Agriscience

List topics within each area that interest you.

Jot down words or phrases you know related to those topic areas.

Spend no more than two minutes on each topic area.

This process is called brainstorming.Example: Willie Nelson

BRAINSTORMING

Benjamin Franklin once said:“An empty bag cannot stand upright.”

Without solid material, your speech will fold like Franklin’s bag.

Start research by checking personal books and magazines.

Consult organizations and experts.Do research in a library and use the

librarian to help you search.

GATHER INFORMATION

If the subject is controversial, make sure to get expert opinions from both sides of the issue.

Speaker’s can find quotations to support their ideas in sources such as:Bartlett’s Familiar QuotesBrewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and FableOxford Dictionary of QuotationsGranger’s Index to Poetry

GATHER INFORMATION

When gathering material, write each item of information on a note card with:

Name of SourcePage #Author

Use quotations and statistics when they are needed to make a point.

RECORD YOUR IDEAS

MAKE AN OUTLINE

1. To help you recognize the speech’s strengths and

weaknesses.

2. To help you organize and develop your ideas.

3. To help you save time when writing the speech.

Practice Time Limits (6-7min speech)

Practice Methods School Classes and Teachers Home and Mirror Auditorium Civic Organizations THE VIDEO CAMERA

Practice the Speech

OUTLINE FORMAT

• Main Points are indicated by Roman Numbers ( I, II, V, VI)

• Major Subdivisions by capitol letters (A, B)

• Minor subheadings by Arabic numbers (1,2)

• Further subdivision by lower case letters (a,b,c,d,k,t,)

OUTLINE EXAMPLE

TITLEI. INTRODUCTIONII. BODY

A. First Main Point1. Sub point #1

a.b.

2. Sub point #2

B. Second Main Point1. Sub point #12. Sub point #2

III. CONCLUSION

Write the way you talk!

Write the Body of the Speech first.

Begin with the main points.

Arrange them in logical order or sequence.

Then write the Introduction.

Finally, write the conclusion

WRITE THE SPEECH

IntroductionDo something to gain the audiences attention:Tell a jokePound the speaker’s standMake a loud noiseAsk a questionTell a storyUse a quotationUse a personal referenceCreate suspenseGive a compliment

Introduction

The introduction must grab the attention of the audience, but it must also focus on the goal of the speech.

All’s Well that Ends Well – Shakespeare

The conclusion offers the speakers last opportunity to remind the audience of the speech content.

Summarize the main points.

Use a story.

Be humorous.

Appeal and Make an emotional impact.

CONCLUSION

Your Smile

Gestures

Head and Eyes

Sincerity

THINGS THAT NEED PRACTICE

A good speech starts with good

preparation. Things to consider when giving speech:

Salutation Being Deliberate Using the Hands (Need to appear natural) Using the Body (Do not sway, rock, fidget) Humor Dress and Physical Appearance Where to stand Notes Special Considerations

Present the Speech

If you are asked questions afterwards,

keep the following in mind: Be deliberate, take time to think through

answer and then reply. Be complete Answer with confidence If you do not know the answer, say so

without hesitation, do not bluff. If you did not hear or did not understand

the questions, ask the person to repeat or rephrase.

Answer Questions

Evaluate speeches and presentation

after each time.

Evaluation allows for an analysis of where the speech went right and/or wrong.

FINALLY, Listen and Evaluate

Other Points To Consider

Keep the voice well modulated, use variety of pitch and tone.

Strive for correct pronunciation and enunciate clearly.

Cultivate a sincere interest in people.

Constantly strive to increased your vocabulary.

Open the speech with a sentence that will secure the attention of the audience.

End the speech in a forceful manner.

Take appropriate pauses and don not allow yourself to run out of breath.

Maintain good posture while speaking.

Topics to choose from Agriscience Animal Science Biotechnology Food Science Natural Resources Ag Business

Should be Ag Current Issues