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2. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Unit 4 Presentational Speaking 2

3. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Chapter 14 Speaking to Inform 3

4. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Presentation About Objects The Eiffel Tower Cellos Digital cameras The Roosevelt Memorial Toys 4

5. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Presentations About Procedures How to upload a video How state laws are made How to refinish furniture How to select a digital assistant (PDA) How to plant an organic garden How to select and purchase stock 5

6. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc T-E-A-C-H Describe what you want audience to know Tell Show them an example Example Allow them time to apply skill Apply Provide positive coaching Coach Help learning by correcting mistakes Help 6

7. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Challenge Question According to the T-E-A-C-H acronym, the first step in teaching people a skill is to A.Describe what it is you want them to know B.Give them an opportunity to perform the skill C.Provide positive encouragement D.Show them an example of how to perform the skill 7

8. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Answer According to the T-E-A-C-H acronym, the first step in teaching people a skill is to A.Describe what it is you want them to know B.Give them an opportunity to perform the skill C.Provide positive encouragement D.Show them an example of how to perform the skill 8

9. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Presentations About People Biographical speech –Famous person –Someone you know Emphasize highlights or special qualities 9

10. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Presentations About Events September 11, 2001 Pearl Harbor Hindenburg crash Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon 10

11. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Presentations About Ideas Principles of risk management Freedom of speech Evolution Theories of communication Buddhism Animal rights 11

12. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Challenge Question Presentations about ideas are usually arranged in a _______pattern. A.Causal B.Topical C.Chronological D.spatial 12

13. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Answer Presentations about ideas are usually arranged in a _______pattern. A.Causal B.Topical C.Chronological D.spatial 13

14. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Organizing Presentations About Objects I.The reactor core A. The nuclear fuel in the core B. The placement of the fuel in the core II.The reactor vessel A. The walls of a reactor vessel B. The function of the coolant III.The reactor control rods A. The description of the control rods B. The function of the control rods 14

15. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Organizing Presentations About Procedures I.Conduct needs assessment A. Identify means of assessing needs B. Implement the needs assessment II.Identify topics A. Specify topics all members need B. Specify topics some members need III.Write training objectives A. Write measurable objectives B. Write specific objectives C. Write attainable objectives 15

16. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Organizing Presentations About People Chronological Topical Spatial 16

17. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Organizing Presentations About Events I.Political II.Economic III.Social 17

18. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Challenge Question A presentation about the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated would likely be organized A.Spatially B.Topically C.According to cause and effect D.Chronologically 18

19. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Answer A presentation about the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated would likely be organized A.Spatially B.Topically C.According to cause and effect D.Chronologically 19

20. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Organizing Presentations About Ideas I.Definition of philosophy A. Philosophy of ancient times B. Philosophy as viewed today II.Three branches of philosophy A. Metaphysics B. Epistemology C. Logic 20

21. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Strategies for Making Your Presentation Clear Simplify Pace Your Information Flow Relate New Information to Old 21

22. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Relate to Your Listeners Activity and movement Issues and events close to the audience Conflict 22

23. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Attention-Getting Support Material Use definitions Describe “big picture” through analogies Answer who, what, when, where and why 23

24. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Establish Motive for Audience to Listen Ask question they can relate to Capture their attention with startling statistic or anecdote Motivate them to listen 24

25. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Paint Picture With Words Describe what you see A rock as rough as sandpaper A pebble as smooth as a baby’s skin Sweet, fudgy nut brownies Light, flaky, buttery pie crust 25 The first day of school….new shoe leather, crayons, freshly painted walls Onomatopoetic words: buzz, snort, hum, crackle, or hiss

26. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Use Resources DVDs Streaming videos Graphs Charts 26

27. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Use Humor Use humor to make a point Make yourself the brunt of a joke Use cartoons 27

28. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Memorable Speeches Build in Redundancy Tell them what you’re going to tell them Tell them Tell them what you told them 28

29. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Memorable Speeches Use Adult Learning Principles Adults need: –information they can use immediately –to be actively involved in learning process –connect experience with new information –to understand relevance to their lives –information relevant to their needs 29

30. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Memorable Speeches Reinforce Key Ideas Verbally “This is the most important point.” “Be sure to remember this point.” “This last tip is the most important.” 30

31. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Memorable Speeches Reinforce Key Ideas Nonverbally Gestures Pauses Movements Visuals 31