1. Characteristics of a Good Speech * You need to remember this: A speech is the same thing as an essay, only spoken

2. April 24, 2014 Today we will… Identify the purpose of a speech Identify the purpose of a speech Identify the thesis of a speech Identify the thesis of a speech Identify how to engage the audience Identify how to engage the audience

3. Speaking and Listening

4. Formal Speaking Select a topic Select a topic Identify the purpose and occasion. Identify the purpose and occasion. The purpose is the reason you are giving your speech.

5. Purposes for Giving a Speech To Inform – gives facts of general information or explains how to do something. To Inform – gives facts of general information or explains how to do something. To Persuade – attempts to change an opinion or attempts to get listeners to act. To Persuade – attempts to change an opinion or attempts to get listeners to act. To Entertain – relates an interesting of amusing story or incident. To Entertain – relates an interesting of amusing story or incident. To Motivate - highly emotional speech that serves to urge and stimulate a group to pursue significant goals To Motivate - highly emotional speech that serves to urge and stimulate a group to pursue significant goals

6. What is the Purpose of this Speech? 1. “My Most Embarrassing Moment” 2. “Why Everyone Should Recycle” 3. “How to Take Good Snapshots” 4. “Dinosaurs Once Lived in West Texas” 5. “The Day I Met the President” 6. “How Volunteering Can Make a Difference” Please note the punctuation of the titles…

7. Analyze the audience Audience – a group of listeners Audience – a group of listeners Your speech needs to appeal to your audience. Use vocabulary appropriate for your audience.

8. Include a thesis statement a thesis statement is a statement in a speech that the speaker plans to support, discuss, or prove. a thesis statement is a statement in a speech that the speaker plans to support, discuss, or prove. It answers the question: “What is the speaker trying to prove?” It answers the question: “What is the speaker trying to prove?” Of what does “Thesis” remind you? Of what does “Thesis” remind you? Yes, the Main Idea = Topic + Controlling Idea; so, Main Idea = Thesis Yes, the Main Idea = Topic + Controlling Idea; so, Main Idea = Thesis

9. A Good Speech Should Have… Introduction: tells your audience what your speech is about. Introduction: tells your audience what your speech is about. Body – discusses your main points, which are facts and ideas you want your audience to know. 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. Conclusion – Sums up the speech so that the audience remembers the main points.

10. How to Engage the Audience: Characteristics of a Good Speech Eye Contact with the Audience – the best way to engage the audience (keep them listening) Eye Contact with the Audience – the best way to engage the audience (keep them listening) Facial Expressions and Hand Gestures Facial Expressions and Hand Gestures Good Posture Good Posture Vary Tone and Pacing of Voice Vary Tone and Pacing of Voice Speak Loudly and Clearly – 2 nd best way to engage the audience Speak Loudly and Clearly – 2 nd best way to engage the audience

11. What is included in a speech? Repetition- Main points are repeated a few times so that the audience has a chance for it to sink in. 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 audience remember what you say. Visual Aids – posters, charts, models help audience remember what you say. Thought-Provoking Questions – Gets the audience thinking about areas of the topic you are going to discuss. Thought-Provoking Questions – Gets the audience thinking about areas of the topic you are going to discuss. Statistics Statistics Emotional or Sensory Language – Language that appeals to your audience’s emotions. Emotional or Sensory Language – Language that appeals to your audience’s emotions.

12. Good Listening Skills Are Just As Important As a GOOD audience member, you should Communicate respect and attention through your body language Communicate respect and attention through your body language Listen quietly Listen quietly Keep an open mind Keep an open mind Take notes Take notes

13. Let’s practice You are going to watch a speech and examine the following elements: 1. What is his thesis? 2. What details did he use to support his thesis? 3. What is the audience and purpose of the speech? 4. What are some good characteristics of his speech? (How did he engage you, the audience?) (How did he engage you, the audience?)

14. Divide your paper into three sections and label them like the following chart. Divide your paper into three sections and label them like the following chart. On the back of your notes paper… Thesis and Supporting Details of the Speech Purpose and Audience Good Characteristics of the Speech

15. “The Last Lecture” by Dr. Randy Pausch http://youtu.be/ncoSRKoU6GQ

16. Divide your paper into three sections and label them like the following chart. Divide your paper into three sections and label them like the following chart. On the back of your notes paper… Thesis and Supporting Details of the Speech Purpose and Audience Good Characteristics of the Speech

17. EXIT TICKET: 1. What type of speech was this? How did you know this? 2. What are some of your childhood dreams? 3. What is your plan for attaining these dreams? 4. What was the title? (punctuate it correctly) 5. What would you title this speech instead? (punctuate it correctly 6. Turn this exit ticket in -------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Complete the Handout, “Let Us Serve” as Homework