1. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. CHAPTER 2 Speech Anxiety and Speech Planning 2.1Speech Anxiety 2.2Effective Speech Planning 2.3Narrative Speeches

2. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 2 CHAPTER 2 Lesson 2.1 Speech Anxiety GOALS Define speech anxiety and list three causes. Describe ways to manage speech anxiety.

3. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 3 CHAPTER 2 Understand Speech Anxiety Speech anxiety—fear or anxiety you have when speaking to an audience, or even when planning to speak Also called stage fright Affects many people Ranges from mild nervousness to severe anxiety

4. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 4 CHAPTER 2 Signs of Speech Anxiety Different for each person Physical reactions Emotional reactions Mental reactions

5. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 5 CHAPTER 2 Causes of Speech Anxiety Negative thoughts Sources of negative thoughts Temperament Previous experience Level of skill

6. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 6 CHAPTER 2 Manage Speech Anxiety— General Methods Motivation Visualization Relaxation Positive Self-Talk Training

7. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 7 CHAPTER 2 Manage Speech Anxiety— Specific Methods Allow sufficient time to prepare Practice your speech aloud Choose an appropriate time to speak. Face the audience with confidence Focus on your message

8. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 8 CHAPTER 2 Lesson 2.1 Effective Speech Planning GOALS Discuss ways to be a confident speaker. Explain the six steps of planning an effective speech.

9. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 9 CHAPTER 2 Be a Confident Speaker Know your topic Focus on the positive Expect some anxiety Think about your message and your audience Practice visualization Have fun Avoid topics that will affect you emotionally Imagine confidence Practice, practice, practice

10. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 10 CHAPTER 2 Speech-Planning Steps 1. 1.Identify the goal of the speech 2. 2.Consider the audience and adapt your material 3. 3.Gather and evaluate information to use in the speech 4. 4.Organize and develop ideas into a speech outline 5. 5.Choose appropriate visual and other aids 6. 6.Practice the speech wording and delivery

11. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 11 CHAPTER 2 Step 1 Identify the Goal of the Speech What do you want your audience to know, believe, or do? General goal Specific goal

12. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 12 CHAPTER 2 Step 2 Consider the Audience and Adapt Your Material Audience adaptation What does my audience need or want to know? What do they already know? What are their attitudes or interests? Demographics Attitudes, opinions, and views

13. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 13 CHAPTER 2 Step 3 Gather and Evaluate Information Gather information on the speech topic Evaluate the information Is it correct and unbiased? Is the source reliable? Are the facts current? Is the story appropriate for the audience?

14. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 14 CHAPTER 2 Step 4 Organize and Develop a Speech Outline Identify three or four main points Make an outline Speech organization Chronological order Topical order Outline the speech parts

15. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 15 CHAPTER 2 Step 5 Choose Appropriate Visual and Other Aids Visual aids Other speech aids

16. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 16 CHAPTER 2 Step 6 Practice the Wording and Delivery Work on clarity, emphasis, and appropriate language Practice gestures and eye contact Practice with aids Do not memorize

17. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 17 CHAPTER 2 Lesson 2.3 Narrative Speeches GOALS Define narrative speeches. Explain how to develop a narrative speech.

18. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 18 CHAPTER 2 Narrative Speeches Narrative—story that describes people and events Narrative speech—speech that tells a story and entertains your audience

19. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 19 CHAPTER 2 Characteristics of a Narrative Beginning, middle, and end Supporting details Dialogue Emotion

20. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 20 CHAPTER 2 Preparing a Narrative Speech Goal Audience Content Outline Visual aids Practice

21. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 21 CHAPTER 2 Develop a Narrative Speech Interesting introduction Description of events Chronological order Flashback Main points Supporting details Conclusion