1. Introduction to effective speaking
OCdt Hadwen

2. The Team Coach – OCdt Hadwen Cadets – YOU
Tell Us About Yourself in 1 Minute
Helpful Hints:
Name and Rank
Favourite Cadet Activity
Hobbies
Brothers or Sisters
Prior and Current Teams

3. Our Meetings Will Consist of… 40-50 minutes of a “lesson”
During which we will have a word of a day
5-10 minutes break
30 minutes of impromptu speeches
Speakers will be drawn out of a ‘hat’
Topics will be drawn at random from a ‘hat’
Few Exceptions
Some meetings will consist of just Impromptu Practice and others of Prepared Speech Practice

4. Meeting Schedule (see Handout)
October 2017
6th
Week 1
Introduction (W5H & Topics) & Deciding on a Topic
13th
Week 2
Components of a Speech Pt. 1
20th
Week 3
Speech to Inform
27th
Week 4
Impromptu Practice #1
November 2017
10th
Week 5
Speech to Persuade/Inspire
17th
Week 6
Speech to Entertain
24th
Week 7
Impromptu Practice #2
December 2017
1st
Week 8
Mechanics
8th
Week 9
Impromptu Practice #3
January 2018
12th
Week 10
Impromptu Practice #4
19th
Week 11
Speech Practice #1
26th
Week 12
Speech Practice #2
February 2018
2nd
Week 13
Impromptu Practice #5
9th
Week 14
Speech Practice #3
16th
Week 15
Competition Preparation
March 2018
3rd
364 Lancaster Squadron Effective Speaking Competition
Impromptu Practice:
Entire meeting will be devoted to practicing impromptu speeches.
The same mechanics from other meetings will apply; Cadets and topics will be chosen at random from a ‘hat’
Speech Practice:
Week before I will ask for cadet volunteers to give a brief 2-3 minute excerpt from their prepared speech.
The team will do feedback sheets that will be given to the cadet for their personal use.

5. Word of the day Challenge
Each week we will have a word of the day. These words will be chosen at random
This year I wanted to give some initiative to use these words.
For every time you use the word of the day in your dialogue or impromptu speeches I will award one point
Within reason of course
At the competition I will have a separate award for the cadet who has used the word of the day words the most

6. Word of the day: Bombard
Verb; bahm-BARD
To attack especially with artillery or bombers
To assail vigorously or persistently (as with questions)
To subject to the impact of rapidly moving particles (as electrons)
Example:
Major Souchuk was bombarded with questions from parents after announcing the first gliding day for the unit.

7. Absences
You are permitted to miss meetings provided you give a reasonable notice and excuse.
E.g. Homework, Medical, Family Emergencies and Sports Practice.
If you miss more than 5 meetings, you will not be allowed to participate in the competition in March.
I might have to miss 4 weeks of meetings due to a course. In my absence I will arrange another officer to take over.

8. My Rules Come every week.
Be respectful to all of your team members, you are a team first and competitors second.
No talking while others are talking, especially the coach.
No bullying, teasing, name-calling, etc.
Ask questions but do not interrupt others.
Have fun!

9. What is Effective Speaking
Communication: two way exchange that involves both a presenter and an audience.
Persuasive conversation developed and adapted to fit the occasion.
To communicate ideas, desires and information in a way that the audience can easily understand by using and having a deep understanding of the components of speech and its mechanics.

10. Effective Speaking in Cadets
Competition(s) involving the delivery of two speeches: Prepared Speech and Impromptu Speech
Four levels of competition: local, regional, provincial, and national
Local competition is organized by 364 Lancaster; scheduled for March 3rd 2018
Regional, provincial and national competitions are organized by the Air Cadet League and will run through March, April, and June

11. Prepared and Impromptu Speeches
Prepared Speech
No less than 5 minutes, no more than 6 minutes
Based on a topics set out by the league (see handout)
Impromptu Speech
No less than 2 minutes, no more than 3 minutes
Topic decided day of the competition by the Competition Coordinator
Cadet is given approximately 5 minutes to prepare before delivery

12. Rules of the Competition
Can be found on the Air Cadet League Webpage for Effective Speaking (see handout)
Every cadet must know these rules before the competition, as they are expected to abide by all of them
Take time to read through all of the rules, some of been highlighted for your convenience.

13. Roles in Each Lesson: Speech Practices
Timer: one cadet will time each of the speeches and indicate when the speech is minimum, middle and maximum of allotted time
Evaluator(s): will provide comments for each of the speeches to help them work on their speech and delivery; one cadet plus the coach
Speaker: will give a speech, chosen at random for impromptus

14. For your Prepared Speech
Picking a topic
For your Prepared Speech

15. Difference between Prepared and Impromptu speeches
Prepared Speech
Pick from a list of topics provided by the Air Cadet League beforehand
You will have time to research and write our a speech
Time to practice
Impromptu Speech
Topic is given to you at the competition
No time to research or write a speech, you will think on the spot
We practice these more for this reason.

16. Prepared Speech Topics 2017-2018
The importance of today’s youth in building Canada’s future.
How does volunteerism play a role in the life of your community or squadron?
Humour is the best medicine.
How space exploration can lead to scientific advances on Earth.
The role Indigenous people have played in Canada’s heritage.
How has Canada changed the face of aviation?
Lest We Forget.
Cadet’s Choice: The Cadet’s Choice must fit into one of these categories: Cadet Life, Science and Technology, Aviation, Canadian History or Citizenship.

17. How to Select a Topic: Do…
Pick one that interests you. You will not be able to put your best foot forward if you are bored.
Have some knowledge on the topic is helpful but not necessary.
Having heard something about the topic before and wanting to know more will keep you motivated.
Write it early enough that you can practice as much as you’ll need.
Practice in front a mirror or a peer before the competition.

18. How to Select a Topic: Don’ts
Pick something that might be too hard for you to talk about. E.g. if it involved a lot of science and you don’t know any science, this might not be the right topic for you
Change your topic last minute. This won’t make you as prepared as possible.
Write your speech the week before competition. You will not be ready in time and it will reflect in your presentation
Stress about the little things. Things will change last minute, the only thing you can do is to go with the flow. I am here if you need me.

19. Writing Your Speech
Use tactics like mind-mapping and point forms to have generate ideas
Do research and look online
Get help from professionals.
People like teachers and other officers may be able to offer advice
Physically write things down first, but read the speech out loud. This will help with editing and the mechanics of your speech.