Welcome

to

Speech

Semester Class

Ms. Hale

Attention Getter

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/richardnixonresignationspeech.html

We usually need speech for everyday things like:

Work

http://americanrhetoric.com/speeches/jasonlezakolympicfreestylerelayvictory.htm

Life/ passion

http://americanrhetoric.com/moviespeeches.htm

School

http://americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeches/moviespeechclueless.html

How did that make you feel?

Was anyone stirred, moved, anyone wrestle with any emotions?

We can all acquire this gift/talent

One of the most important

LIFE SKILL

Is communication

Objective:

Understand that effective speaking is empowering in that it builds

confidence and can move people to action.

“The Power Behind Words”

If King had not spoken well – this speech would have been filed away and that moment in time would have been lost in history.

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

Because Mr. King took the time to research, practice, work on his delivery and technique, this speech 47 years later, still evokes a lot of emotion, continues to empower, and is still as powerful as the day he gave it back in 1963.

In addition, Mr. King’s speech is considered one of the best speeches of our U.S. history.

My desire for you in this class is for each of you to see and hear the power of your own words.

How many of you have found yourself in an argument with someone,

i.e. your parents, friends, teachers???

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How many of you have tried to argue with your parents and have failed?

Perhaps used poor language, skill, or wording. Found yourself confused, poorly organized thought, etc…

With the skills and techniques that will be taught/learned in this class, you will increase your chances of possibly winning those disagreements, capture their attentions, impress, and at the very least

“Be Heard”

And this is what most of us want most of all.

Note Cards

Name

Grade

Date of Birth

Parents Name

Back

Hopes for this class

Fears for this class

Outside Activities

School Activities

Index Card:

Think about your strengths/Weaknesses – write them down

Strengths: research, practice, organize, creative

Room for improvement – nervousness, fumble with words, talk to fast

Homework – Due Friday 8/20 – A period

Monday 8/23 – C Period

Introduction Speech

“I am a _____________ person”

Example: I am a busy person

Now give three reasons (3 points) with examples why

Example: I work, I play sports, I have a job.

Give a little detail (supportive evidence) with each.