Homework Assignment 1. Review Ch 10 & 11, Read Ch 6 2. Prepare for quiz on Ch 11, Ch 10, & Ch 6 3. Make corrections to your manuscript and practice (be ready to perform in a small group next week)

YOUR First Speech in this class… A 2-minute speech introductory speech for Week 5. March 30 Prepare this as an extemporaneous speech. Your speech needs: A title An introduction, body and conclusion. Describe one event that has shaped your life or one obstacle that you have had to overcome in your life. You cannot run over 2:15, so REHEARSE your speech! Evaluation criteria will be posted on the class website later this week.

is open! Monday – Friday, 2:00-3:30 pm Mingde Journalism Wing Room 0409 Conversation English Language books to borrow A foreign Teacher

I-Talk Leadership I-Talk Leadership What: An English leadership class When: Thursdays at 12:00 noon Where: I-talk (Mingde Journalism 0409) How to sign up: contact Natasha at 869131765@qq.com (Natasha speaks Chinese) Content: Habitudes (leadership book) 20 yuan deposit How long is the class: Every Thursday for 10 weeks

Mr. Faires Office Hours: Office Hour Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 pm Mingde Journalism Wing, Room 0409 iTalk Tuesdays 2:00-3:30 pm Other Days/Times – by appointment! Time & Place can be chosen

The Art of Public Speaking Instructor: Jered Faires Week #2 6

Chapter 3: Giving Your First Speech

Developing Your Speech Limit the scope of your speech Focus on developing a few points Be creative! Add suspense, mystery, drama, danger! Use colorful language that paints a picture! Use humor only if you’re naturally humorous.

Organizing Your Speech Introduction: Get the audience’s attention. Give the audience a clear idea of your topic. Body: Two or three main points Use chronological or topical order? Conclusion: Bring the speech to a thought-provoking end. Summary the main theme of your speech. Intro: pose a question, tell a story, make a surprising statement, or open with a quotation. 9

Chapter 3 – Intro, Body, Conclusion Page 42 #1 Chart If you have already written on this, save it. If not, feel free to work ahead.

Chapter 11: Delivering the Speech

Delivering your first speech Focus on: Speaking clearly Avoiding distracting mannerisms Establishing eye contact with your listeners

Methods of Delivery Reading from a manuscript Reciting from memory Speaking Impromptu (see 11.1) Speaking Extemporaneously

Extemporaneous Method A method of delivery in which the speech is carefully prepared and rehearsed but is presented from a brief set of notes. It has a conversational tone while maintaining spontaneity and directness. Options: Write out your speech and read it word for word – BAD: lose eye contact Prepare very few notes and trust you can speak without them – BAD: outcome will be rambling or embarrassingly short Extemporaneous: notes should be key phrases or words, not complete sentences or paragraphs. 14 14

Delivering Your Speech The extemporaneous method requires you to know the content of your speech very well. You should only need a few brief notes to remind you of the points you want to cover (speaking outline). The notes should only be key words or phrases, rather then complete sentences and paragraphs (use your speaking outline).

The Speaker’s Voice Volume: Loudness or softness of a voice Pitch: Highness or lowness of a voice Rate: The speed at which a person speaks Vocal variety: changes in the volume, pitch and rate

Read Aloud Take turns in your groups, reading Aloud for 1-minute. Use The Evaluation Rubric on the next page to give your partner’s feedback. (You may want to start by writing your own copy)

Volume-Easy to hear anywhere in the room Name ID# ___________________ ___________________ 25 Super! 20 Sufficient 15 Lacking 10 Poor Volume-Easy to hear anywhere in the room Pitch-Clear Inflections (able to hear feelings, questions, sarcasm, sincerity) Rate and Pauses-speed doesn’t need to be too fast or too slow Pronunciation and articulation-crisp, distinct, and not lazy

Delivery: Body Language William Shakespeare wrote that all speakers give two speeches at the same time: the one that is heard and the one that is seen. Believe it or not, most people are frequently more influenced by what they see than by what they hear! 19

Body Language A professor at UCLA found that only 7% of our credibility with listeners comes from the actual words we speak, while 93% of it comes from our vocal qualities and visual characteristics. Presidential debate between John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon in 1960 was first ever to be televised. 20

Body Language Body language means posture, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures. Your body language as well as your speech patterns reflects how you feel about yourself. It also affects how others react to you. It can help you convey an aura of confidence, or make you appear uncertain before you even open your mouth. (11.5) 21

Delivery Body Language Facial Expressions Tone of Voice Face the audience Stand up straight do not sway back and forth do not look down or only look at your outline the whole time Make eye contact with the audience Use gestures to appropriately emphasize your words Facial Expressions Make sure that your face matches your words Smile if you are sharing something happy or exciting do not laugh if you are talking about something sad etc… Tone of Voice Speak at an appropriate volume to fill the room (Speak to the back row.) Make sure you sound serious when your speech is serious Happy when your speech is funny Excited when your speech is interesting, Etc… 22

Delivery We must be able to understand your words! We must be able to understand your meaning! We must be able to understand your points! You will have 2 minutes to share with us whatever you decide is the most important information about introducing yourself. You will only have 1 chance, you may NOT start over. If you forget what you had planed to say do not stop. Just keep talking and do the best you can. Practice, Practice, Practice! 23

Practicing Delivery Practice aloud! Are your main points clear? How does your introduction and conclusion come across? Prepare your speaking outline with cues. Practice several times aloud. Concentrate on the IDEAS versus the exact wording. Polish and refine your delivery in front of a mirror. Check for good eye contact and avoid distracting mannerisms. Adjust your vocal variety. Have a “dress rehearsal.”

Speech Format Come to class ready to give your speech . When I call your name you will give me a copy of your speech outline and go to the front of the classroom and wait for me to tell you to start. I will tell you to start and I will start the timer. If you go to 3:00 minutes I will stop you and call the next student. Do not start over with your speech. You get one chance. Absolutely no talking when someone is giving their speech! 25

Use of Time (1:45-2:15)-10 points (1:30-1:44) or (2:16-2:30)- 7 points Under 1:00 or over 3:00- 0 points I will stop you at 3:00!