1. CHAPTER 2: FROM A TO Z: OVERVIEW OF A SPEECH

2. QUICK 60 In the next 60 seconds, list what interests you. Think about hobbies, television shows, music, books, current events, trends, traveling, etc.

3. SPEECHMAKING PROCESS 1.Analyze audience. 2.Select a topic. 3.Determine the general and specific purposes. 4.Use the specific purpose to create a thesis statement. 5.2-3 main points. 6.Gather sources for your main points. 7.Separate the speech into its major parts. 8.Create an outline. 1.Intro 2.Body 3.Conclusion 9.Consider presentation aids. 10.Practice. 1.Vocal delivery 2.Nonverbal cues

4. ANALYZE THE AUDIENCE Learn audience members’ attributes and motivations. Use interviews, questionnaires, and similar techniques.

5. ANALYZE THE AUDIENCE (CONT.) Consider demographic characteristics  Ratio of males to females  Age ranges  Cultural background and socioeconomic status

6. SELECT AND NARROW YOUR TOPIC Who is the audience? What are my interests, talents, and experiences? What is the occasion? It’s okay to feel like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjsSr3z5nVk

7. DETERMINE THE SPEECH PURPOSE Three general speech purposes  To inform  To persuade  To mark a special occasion Speeches should have a specific purpose.  State what audience should learn/do.

8. COMPOSE A THESIS STATEMENT The thesis statement  Expresses the central idea;  Consists of a single sentence;  Concisely communicates the topic.

9. DEVELOP THE MAIN POINTS Main points  Primary pieces of knowledge (informative speech)  Key claims (persuasive speech)  T wo or three per speech

10. GATHER SUPPORTING MATERIALS Supporting materials  Illustrate main points;  Clarify, elaborate, and verify your ideas;  Include all information available to you;  Lend credibility to your message.

11. SEPARATE THE SPEECH INTO ITS MAJOR PARTS Major parts of a speech  Introduction  Body  Conclusion

12. SEPARATE THE SPEECH INTO ITS MAJOR PARTS (CONT.) The introduction  Introduces the topic and speaker;  Alerts the audience to the thesis;  Catches the audience’s attention and interest.

13. SEPARATE THE SPEECH INTO ITS MAJOR PARTS (CONT.) The body  Contains the main points and subpoints;  Supports the thesis of the speech. The conclusion  Restates the thesis of the speech;  Reiterates how main points confirm it.

14. OUTLINE THE SPEECH Outline  Framework of your speech  Based on coordination and subordination

15. OUTLINE THE SPEECH (CONT.) Coordinate points  Equally important  Indicated by parallel alignment Subordinate points  Given less weight than main points  Placed to right of points supported

16. OUTLINE THE SPEECH (CONT.) Working outline  Contains points stated in complete sentences Speaking outline  Far briefer  Uses short phrases or key words  Printed on separate sheets or cards

17. CONSIDER PRESENTATION AIDS Presentation aids  Help your audience understand your points;  Can be simple (writing on a blackboard);  Can be very involved (multimedia slideshow).

18. ON A SCRATCH SHEET OF PAPER ANSWER: 1.What image of yourself would you like to project? 2.Exactly what impression would you like to make? 3.What is your self-image? 4.Identify nonverbal strategies you can use to reproduce the images you listed above. What nonverbal behaviors, clothing, or artifacts would you use to accomplish those first impressions with your audience? 5.Identify and list the verbal strategies you can use to initiate a positive first impression.

19. DELIVERING YOUR SPEECH Speaking extemporaneously  NEVER READ YOUR SPEECH WORD FOR WORD!!!  Use key words  Note cards  Phone apps  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63vDpBk9PZA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63vDpBk9PZA Rehearsing the speech  Practice with a timer  Plan pauses  Plan transitions  Practice 6 times Presenting the speech  Starting your speech  Gestures  Eye contact

20. SUMMARY QUESTIONS Why is it important to follow a specific overview in constructing a speech? Why not just write whatever comes naturally? Briefly describe the steps in putting together a speech.

21. INTRODUCTION SPEECH ASSIGNMENT Discuss handout Discuss outline Discuss critique sheet In-class work time Next time: Chapter 3 Chapter 4