1. Speech Basics

2. The Basic Elements
The Three “C”s
Confidence
Composure
Clarity

3. The Basic Elements
More specifically, today we will be practicing these basic elements:
Speaking clearly
Speaking loudly enough for everyone to hear
Good posture
Maintaining eye contact
No filler words (um, uh, duh, etc.)
Staying on topic
Staying within the time limit
Being a good listener

4. Speech Practice
Now is your chance to demonstrate your proficiency with the basic elements of public speaking.

6. My Family

7. My Saturday (last or next)

8. My Career Goals/Hopes

9. Where I Live

10. Shakespeare

11. My Thoughts on Grammar

12. My Writing Process

13. President Obama’s State of the Union Address

14. My Post-High School Plans

15. Sports

16. Electronic Communications: Bringing People Together, or Pushing Us Apart?

17. The Person I Would Most Like to Meet

18. The Best Concert I Ever Attended

19. The CDs in My Car - And Why You Should Like Them

20. The Best Vacation I Have Been On…

21. The Teachers at Lakeview…

22. My Favorite TV Show

23. I Am A Big Fan Of…

24. My Daily Routine

25. My Pet Peeve

26. Politics

27. My Favorite Movie Is…

28. You Know, ________ is A Great Book.

29. My Job

30. One of My Hobbies…

31. My Favorite Album of All Time is…

32. Pets?

33. My Vehicle

34. My Favorite Class Taken in High School

35. I’ve Been Meaning to Try That

36. What’s For Dinner?

37. My Pride and Joy…

38. The Modern World

39. Favorite Restaurant

40. What I Miss the Most About Childhood