Speech: Chapter 1 Almost everyone will encounter public speaking at some point in their lives!

Intrapersonal Communication Communicating with yourself. Can be called “self-talk” Examples: Thinking through choices, outcomes, decisions. Even as small as choosing what to eat for dinner.

Impersonal Communication Communication between people about general information. Examples: Saying “hi” -General statements about weather, etc. to get audience to listen

Interpersonal Communication Communication between two people who have a relationship with each other. Example: Talking to a friend about your weekend. When you share something about your personal life to a group you are speaking to, you are using interpersonal communication.

Audience Analysis You learn about the diverse characteristics of the people who make up an audience. Based on these characteristics, you can plan a speech that will be meaningful to your audience. By understanding audience, you can develop specific goals and information for different groups.

Audience Analysis Think-Pair-Share Topic: School uniforms Audiences: Classmates, school principal, students at a school with uniforms, your parents. Topic: Global warming Audience: Your science class, a social studies class, elementary students, a group of strangers at a meeting

Audience Feedback Clues the audience gives that tell you how well they understand you. Example: If you are giving a speech and your audience looks puzzled, you may want to define terms or break things down more.

Speaking Context Physical setting: Includes the location and size of room, seating arrangement, room temperature, lighting, etc. -Can either help or distract speaker's message Cultural setting: Values, beliefs, cultural heritage of audience. Knowing this helps you relate to audience.

Speaking Context Historical setting: includes events that occurred before the events that relate to your topic. This may include speeches or information that your audience has already received. Example: If the drama teacher has a good reputation and years of experience, the audience may be more interested in listening.

Speaking Context Psychological Setting: includes the moods, feelings, attitudes and beliefs of the audience. These all affect how your speech is heard and understood. Example: The football team just lost 3 games in a row. They'd probably rather hear about how an underdog team can win instead of a speech about a team winning every game.

Speech Planning Process How you prepare your speech. 1. Select a specific speech goal that is appropriate for your audience and occasion. 2. Develop strategy that fits audience. 3. Gather and evaluate info to use in speech. 4. Organize and develop information into a well- structured outline 5. Choose appropriate visual materials. 6. Practice wording and delivery.

Speech Making Process Process of actually giving a speech Planning well helps reduce speech anxiety.

Speech Effectiveness Did the audience remain attentive? Did the understand what I said? Did they remember the main idea? Are they ready to use what they learned?

1.2 An audience-centered speaker... -Makes sense to audience members -Relates to audience and their interests as well as to topic -Reflects careful research -Are well presented -Meet needs of audience -Organized content -Clear Purpose

Clear Structure Just like a good paper... You need Intro Body Conclusion Transitions Example on pg. 16 of textbook

Tips Enunciate: Speak clearly Speak conversationally: It's better to sound as if you are conversing with the audience than to sound as if you are reading a rehearsed speech Watch your rate, or speed, of speaking

What I will be looking for/intro rubric Well-organized? (Intro, body, conclusion are effective.) Enunciation with good rate? Body language and confidence? Unified ideas? Do you connect with the audience? Good word choice? Visual aids Timing

Speaking Expressively -Speaking more quietly or loudly to underscore your attitudes or emotional beliefs -Stressing key words or phrases -Pausing in an appropriate place to call attention to details -Nonverbal communication p. 20: Peer critique

Speaking=Empowerment You feel more confident and assertive if you can speak successfully in front of a group. Employers name public speaking high on their priorities of who they want to hire Influence opinions See more success

Ethics You must behave ethically as a speaker! Honesty Integrity Fairness Respect Responsibility