Public Speaking “Surveys show that the number one fear of Americans is public speaking. Death is number two. That means that at a funeral, the average American would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy”. - Jerry Seinfeld

"My report is called ‘How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking                                                                   "My report is called ‘How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking.’ You can’t. The end"—Cartoon by Randy Glasbergen

What is a speech? A speech is a prepared talk that aims to…. Inform (give information) Persuade (convince others of something) Demonstrate (show how to do something) Other goals of a speech may be To amuse or entertain To motivate

What Parts does a Speech Have? Introduction – tells your audience what your speech is about (includes your thesis statement). Body – discusses your main points, which are facts and ideas you want your audience to know. Conclusion – Sums up the speech so that the audience remembers the main points.

What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement is a statement in a speech that you plan to support, discuss or prove. It answers the questions “What is the main focus of this speech?”

Narrowing your Thesis Extraordinary!!! Create a manageable thesis. If the topic is too broad, narrow it down! Too Broad Narrow, but Ordinary Extraordinary!!! Crime and Punishment The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment. With DNA evidence calling many guilty verdicts into question, the death penalty may be against the Constitution. Pollution Land pollution is destroying the planet Earth. Caused by more than just trash on the ground, land pollution is wrecking Earth’s soil.

Organizing your speech Make an Outline. A speech is usually organized as follows: Introduction – includes your “hook” and thesis Main Points supported by: Facts Quotes Anecdotes Opinions Conclusion, Summary, or Recommendation (depending on the purpose of your speech).

What Techniques are Included in a Speech? Repetition – Main points are repeated a few times so that the audience has a chance for it to sink in Visual Aids – posters, charts, models help your audience remember what you say. Thought-Provoking Questions – Gets the audience thinking about areas of your topic they may not have considered

Emotional and Sensory Language – Language that appeals to your audience’s emotions Statistics – a number based on a survey or poll that gives information about quantity

Your AUDIENCE is who you’re speaking to Your AUDIENCE is who you’re speaking to. Example of Audience Topic of speech is “Examples of Ways to Recycle” Teachers can recycle by taking turns bringing in the newspaper to the teachers’ lounge. Classmates can recycle by having an aluminum can drive to raise money for a class field trip. Kindergartners can recycle by using both sides of the paper for drawing and writing.