1. Effective Public Speaking
Speech is power,
Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

2. What you will learn Aspects of Public Speaking Parts of the Speech
Types, Reasons, Why
Parts of the Speech
Delivery of the Speech

3. Aspects of Public Speaking
Types of public speaking
Purpose of your speech
Why we listen to speakers
Who is your audience
Preparation for your speech

4. Types of Public Speaking
Two types of Public Speaking
Extemporaneous – means spur of the moment
Prepared – having time to develop your material

5. Why are you there? (Purpose)
Part of your assignment
Chance to tell others about what you learned
You have something to share
You know things about your topic that others do not
Chance to show others your presentation

6. Why do we listen to public speakers?
Information
Persuasive topics
Motivation
Entertainment

7. Know your audience? Age – How old is the majority of your audience?
Are there more boys/girls in the audience?
What will your audience be interested in?
How many people will be in your audience?
Will your audience be knowledgeable about your topic?

8. How to win the audience? Keep your discussion Interesting To the point
Use examples or stories
Provide interesting facts
To the point
Don’t go on and on and on and on and on
Keep your comments simple but informative

9. Preparation Do your homework – Know your topic
Develop your presentation material
Accuracy (content and spelling)
Practice, Practice, Practice
Mom, Dad, brother, sister, mirror, family pet, stuffed animals, record your speech
Practice where you will do your actual presentation
Accept criticism – no one is perfect/ there is always room for improvement
Time yourself

10. The Rule of Three Humans do not remember well.
Audiences need to hear things three times to increase likelihood that they will remember your points.
Tell them what you are going to tell them.
Tell them.
Tell them what you told them.

11. Parts of the Speech
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

12. Introduction of Speech
Get the audiences attention
Introduce yourself
State the purpose
Relate the importance to the audience
Preview the main points that will be covered

13. “Tell them what you are going to tell them”
Consists of three elements
Attention Getter: Gains the audience’s attention and makes them want to listen to you.
Thesis Statement: Clearly outlines the explicit purpose of the speech.
Preview Statement: Explicitly outlines the points of the speech used to support the thesis.

14. Body of the Speech Conveys the message
Discuss main points (those previewed in Intro)
Provide supporting details
Educate/ entertain the audience

15. Conclusion Highlight the central theme of your speech
Briefly cover the main points
Provide the audience with a feeling of satisfaction that you accomplished what you promised
Closing statement
Thank the audience for their attention

16. Your Conclusion Should...
Consist of 2-3 elements
Review Statement: Review the main concepts used to develop the thesis statement
Restate: Restate the Thesis Statement
Final thought
Final concluding thought to tie together presentation.
Should relate to Introduction.
Not necessarily required.

17. The first step Be Prepared Take a deep breath
Slow your breathing / pause between sentences
Get the audience engaged
Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech
Walk around – use your energy
Find your own way to reduce nervousness
Face your fears

18. Appearance First Impressions – made in the first 7 seconds
Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath
Who is your audience – dress appropriately
How you dress will reinforce your authority
Clean
Neat

19. Delivery of your Speech - PVLEGS
Poise
Voice
Life
Eye Contact
Gestures
Speed

20. Poise This is how you hold yourself.
Your body language is part of poise.
Posture
Shows confidence
Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the floor / Relax
Appears calm and collect

21. Voice Use variation in Loudness Pitch Quality
Helps provide emphasis and attention
Pitch
Low and high pitch
Creates interest
Quality
Provides emotion and feeling

22. Voice: Appropriate Language
Know your audience
Avoid Jargon
Avoid Colloquialisms- (such as old as the hills, raining cats and dogs and dead as a doornail) and aphorisms (such as There's more than one way to skin a cat).
Know the Occasion

23. Life Be Dynamic! Dynamo means energy Energy Audience Appropriate
Topic Appropriate
Needs to demonstrate your excitement
(Rockler-Gladen, 2007)

24. Eye Contact Helps establish a relationship with your audience
Makes them feel included
Too nervous – look directly above their heads (aim for their hairline).
Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored? Excited?
Keep head up – Don’t talk to the floor
Make eye contact with each member of you audience
Do not spend too little/much time on any individual

25. Gestures Facial Expressions
Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and feelings
Should come naturally.
Avoid “tiny arms” – keeping movements small and close to body.
Avoid contrived gestures.
Facial Expressions
Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselves
Be serious when necessary

26. Speed Rate of Speech/Pacing
Too slow and your audience will get bored and stop listening.
(Is he STILL talking?!)
Too fast and your audience will lose track of your ideas.
(Huh? What did he just say?)

27. Last minute tips Do
Speak on a topic you have earned the right to talk about
Speak on a topic that you are interested in – be enthusiastic
Talk from your heart – not from your mouth
Be sincere
Be honest
Keep it simple
Make brief notes of what you want to say
Use pictures or examples to support your opinion
Know more about your topic than you will use
Rehearse the points of your speech through normal conversation with friends

28. Last minute tips Don’t Memorize your speech
Imitate others, be yourself
Preach or scold

29. Conclusion Aspects of Public Speaking Parts of the Speech
Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation
Parts of the Speech
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Delivery of the Speech – Multiple Traits
Poise, Voice, Life, Energy, Gestures, Speed

30. Thank You
Questions ???