1. Public Speaking

2. Learn How to Relax Acknowledge Fears Plan & Rehearse What You’re Going to Say Act Confident Start & End Strong

3. Supporting Materials Facts & Opinions to Support Arguments Accurate Specific Clear Relevant

4. Outline Organize Ideas Strongest Idea Becomes Thesis Statement Other Ideas Found In the Body I.Introduction II.Body III.Conclusion

5. Introduction Introduces main idea of the speech Previews what the speech will cover Body Supports the main idea with examples Conclusion Restates the main idea Reviews what the speech covered

6. Style—How to Use Language – Clarity, Active Voice, Rhythm, Repetition Delivery – Poise/Posture—the way the body is held – Dress—slightly more professional than audience – Gesture—motion or movement – Pitch—sounds on a musical scale (quiet/loud) – Rate—emphasize or pause Eye Contact – Divide the room into 3 or 4 parts and shift focus between the areas

7. Practice & Prepare