Aim: Why is the ability to speak well in public an essential skill for everyone? Do Now: Are you good at thinking on your feet? HW: Pet Peeve Speech is due WEDNESDAY!!! You will have time in the writing lab tomorrow to finish your speech! MONDAY 9/16/13

If you have an unexcused absence the day you are scheduled to present a speech – you will receive a ‘0’ for that assignment.

Impromptu Speeches You will speak for 30 seconds on a random topic. Goals: -Avoid saying – like, aahh, um. -Make eye contact with your audience. -Use the entire 30 seconds. -You must stay at the podium until the full 30 seconds is up.

I. Introduction I. Introduction – Attention getter – State your topic – Give your viewpoint II. Discussion/Body II. Discussion/Body – Organize main points – Personalize your speech – Use vivid language III. Conclusion III. Conclusion – Indicate the end of the speech – (cue your ending) – Summarize – Leave a lasting impression After you present your speech, you must hand in a copy of your speech. Pet Peeve Speech Speech must be at least 45 seconds in length. Speeches will begin on Wednesday.

Aim: How can we use a pet peeve as a topic of a speech? Do Now: What annoys you? HW: Continue rehearsing your “Pet Peeve” speech. Presentations begin TOMORROW!!!! Tuesday 9/17/13

Nonverbal Communication Non-verbal language is communication without words. – Body language, appearance, and the sound of the voice are the cues, or signals of nonverbal communication. – Body language: use of facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, posture, and movement to communicate. Nonverbal language serves 4 functions: – To agree with verbal language – To emphasize verbal messages – To replace verbal messages – To contradict verbal messages

Communicating Meaning Connotation: of a word is its hidden meaning, the often powerful feelings and associations that the word produces. Denotation: of a word is its dictionary meaning. The same word may have different denotations.

Sublanguage definitions Jargon: specialized vocabulary that is understood by people in a particular group or field Slang: recently coined words or old words used in new ways Dialect: a regional or cultural variety of language differing from standard American English in pronunciation, grammar, or word choice

Pet Peeve Speech You must speak for at least 45 seconds in length. Choose a pet peeve – something that really annoys, irritates, bothers you. Can be something that many people experience or something that is specific to you. Explain what the pet peeve is. What specifically annoys, bothers, irritates you? Why does this annoy, bother, irritate you? How do you deal with it? Ignore? Take action? Ect. You will have this week in class to work on your speech. Presentations will be Wednesday. You must hand in your written presentation after you deliver your speech.

Aim: How can we effectively present our “Pet Peeve” speeches? Do Now: Look over your speech. Speeches will begin in 5 minutes. HW: What subject do you know a lot about? Wednesday and Thursday 9/18/13 and 9/19/13

While speeches are being presented… Be respectful. Your participation part of your grade will be determined by your ability to be a respectful audience. Take notes on common mistakes being made. No specific names. Take notes on the good aspects of the speeches.