Public Speaking

Learn How to Relax Acknowledge Fears Plan & Rehearse What You’re Going to Say Act Confident Start & End Strong

Supporting Materials Facts & Opinions to Support Arguments Accurate Specific Clear Relevant

Outline Organize Ideas Strongest Idea Becomes Thesis Statement Other Ideas Found In the Body I.Introduction II.Body III.Conclusion

Introduction Introduces main idea of the speech Previews what the speech will cover Body Supports the main idea with examples Conclusion Restates the main idea Reviews what the speech covered

Style—How to Use Language – Clarity, Active Voice, Rhythm, Repetition Delivery – Poise/Posture—the way the body is held – Dress—slightly more professional than audience – Gesture—motion or movement – Pitch—sounds on a musical scale (quiet/loud) – Rate—emphasize or pause Eye Contact – Divide the room into 3 or 4 parts and shift focus between the areas

Practice & Prepare