Speech 101 Kinda…

Why should I practice public speaking? Build confidence Conquer fears Learn a new skill – keep your brain sharp! Prepare for the future Interviews, client relations, presentations, introductions, education, training, parenting ALL of these require public speaking

Today Types of Speeches Steps to Create a Speech

Types of Speeches Informative Persuasive Special Occasion

Informative o Provides new information o Increases audience’s understanding or awareness o Informative speeches may be about - People, Objects, Processes, Concepts, Events etc. Examples Medical advances in seizure treatment Top 10 economy cars for 2013 o make mozzarella at home

Persuasive o Speech which is intended to persuade, or influence the beliefs, attitudes, values, actions etc. of others o Persuasive speech represents at least two perspectives on an issue o Persuasive speech attempts to lead the audience to the “right” choice – the speakers perspective Examples DON’T donate to the Red Cross Take a daily multivitamin for your health Why you should make mozzarella at home

Special Occasion o A speech which is prepared for a special event/occasion o May be informative, persuasive or both o Underlying goal: to entertain, inspire, celebrate etc. Examples Wedding toast Graduation speech Grand Opening/Dedication Ceremony

Review 3 Speech Types: Informative Persuasive Special Occasion

Steps to Create a Speech

Select a Topic Analyze the Audience State the Purpose of the Speech Create a Thesis Statement Develop Main Points Gather Supporting Materials Organize Speech into its Main Parts Outline the Speech Gather Presentation Aids – props, slideshow etc. Practice Giving the Speech Steps to Create a Speech

Select a Topic Consider your Interests Passions Experience Hobbies …but also the interests of your audience

Analyze the Audience Questions to consider How old? Ratio of men to women? Culture differences? Political differences? Religious differences? And now a word about Political Correctness…

“Politically Correct” Defined: Adjective “Conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities should be eliminated.” "Politically Correct." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 5 Feb

"People have lost their sense of humor… I don't want to be politically correct. We're all spending too much time and energy trying to be politically correct about everything."

What I’m not saying

Anti-political correctness gone wrong…

a different approach. “Transcend political correctness and strive for human righteousness. ” Anthony J. D'Angelo Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. - Philippians 2:3-4

So … As you prepare your speech, don’t be limited by ‘political correctness’. Just strive to be thoughtful, kind and courteous.

Review Pick a topic Something you will enjoy Something your audience will enjoy Analyze your audience Consider who you are speaking to Don’t be limited by “political correctness” Be kind and courteous