1. February 23, 2011 Prepare for our first speech experiences Partner appointments Speech blog – self evaluation [post to wiki by Sunday midnight] Providing constructive feedback Choosing the order

2. Positive Vocal Qualities Fluency Variety in pitch and inflection Clear articulation Adequate volume Good pace

3. Negative Vocal Qualities Harshness Nasality Monotone Shrillness Articulation problems Filler (um, okay, ya know, like, etc…)

4. Physical Qualities Positive Good posture Appropriate facial expressions Meaningful gestures Eye contact Negative Stiffness Frozen expressions Wild or distracting gestures Downcast eyes

5. Building a Speech: The Body Objectives Shaping your main ideas Finding sources Avoiding plagiarism

6. Building a Speech: The Body Write the word hobby at the top of a sheet of paper. Think about what this word means to you. Do you have more than one hobby? If so, which hobby is more important to you? What do you enjoy most about it? Write a paragraph about it. Read your paragraph aloud to a small group. Do you think the topic has potential to become a larger speech? Why or why not?

7. Building a Speech: The Body Deciding on your thesis and main ideas Narrow to 2 to 5 main points Crafting the thesis Blueprint of your speech Testing your thesis’ strength

8. Building a Speech: The Body Write a thesis statement for each of the following topics. Use the tips to test each one. Preservatives used in breakfast cereals Effects of insomnia on daily life Acupuncture and allergies Study habits of high school sophomores Falling attendance at local sports events

9. Building a Speech: The Body Gathering Supporting Materials Appropriate quotations Statistics Examples Anecdotes Visual aids Models

10. Building a Speech: The Body Organizing Your Materials Chronologically Spatially Problem/solution Cause/effect Topical

11. Building a Speech: Intro and Conclusion Defining the purpose of the introduction Gain attention Prepare and open minds Indicate direction and purpose

12. Building a Speech: Intro and Conclusion A few things to avoid… Dullness Cliché ideas Stating your topic Self-deprecation

13. Building a Speech: Intro and Conclusion Crafting a Conclusion Summary Recapitulation Anecdote, analogy, or simile Emotionally charged statement Powerful restatement of thesis Vivid illustration Call for action

14. Introductory Speech Questions What is your full name? Where and how did you spend your childhood? Tell about your hometown or neighborhood? How do you spend your spare time? Who are your favorite movie actor and actress (TV show, music, etc…)? Why? What is your favorite sport? Why? Substitute your own questions (see interest inventory on the wiki)