Speaking to Inform and the Apple Tree Approach AGRI 183
Speeches about Objects (visible, tangible and stable in form) Examples…
Speeches about Processes (a systematic series of actions leading to a specific result or product) Examples…
Speeches about Events (anything that happened) Examples…
Speeches about Concepts (beliefs, theories, ideas, principles, etc.) Examples…
Lucas’s Guidelines for Informative Speaking Don’t overestimate your audience (explain with examples) Relate subject to your audience (get and keep them involved) Don’t be too technical (avoid jargon) Avoid abstractions (use comparisons) Personalize your ideas (dramatize in human terms)
The Apple Tree Approach Appeals to the senses Uses a variety of activities Gives the audience a chance to participate It’s –adaptable to any subject –flexible –simple to use
Apple Tree Approach Snappy Title Five “must know” statements Reduce “must knows” to keywords Build 5 mini-speeches using ERS model –Explain it, Reinforce it, Sell it. Picture it up
Snappy Title: Choosing a Pet
Brainstorm: Must Know Statements
Five “Must Know” Keywords
Five Mini-speeches: ERS
Picture it up!