1. The Do’s and Don’ts of Public Speaking LS English 9: Miss Twaddell SPEAKING TIPS

2. The Speech 3-5 minutes long Effective introduction Clearly state thesis Organization! Transitions Effective conclusion

3. KNOW YOUR STUFF ! The needs of your audience Your material Order of the speech

4. PERCEPTION IS KEY Dress appropriately Look confident Remain calm & relaxed Speak SLOWLY Enunciate Show appropriate emotion– “Walt’s Dead” Use inflection

5. Don’t lean, sway, or tap Move, walk around the room when appropriate Make eye contact with your audience! Don’t stare at teacher, the presentation, the floor or ceiling BODY LANGUAGE

6. SPEAK WITH CONVICTION Know when to stop talking Don’t mumble If you made an error, correct it No “ums, uhs, like” Be confident Hove a logical progression Don’t say, “That’s It!”

7. THE DON’TS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhV5RgcNJjE