Prepared Public Speaking

Things to consider when writing,

preparing for and giving a public
speech.

Miss Thalman
North Summit High
 Introduction
Speeches are given to inform the audience,
persuade the audience, or to integrate the
members of an audience.
People also listen for the same reasons
Speaking skills increase a persons effectiveness
and influence the decision of others.
Speaking in public is an art form nearly as old as
humanity itself.
Effective public speaking is INFLUENCE.
INFLUENCE IS LEADERSHIP!!
 PLANNING A SPEECH

As as a speech is PURPOSE
planned, consider the AUDIENCE
following: OCCASION

If you can empathize with

the audience, you will be
able to plan a better
speech!
 Analyze the Audience

Find out as much # in group

information as Ages
possible about the Interests
Formal or informal
audience.
Setting
It will be helpful to Time frame
know the following in Room size
advance. Place on program
 Analyze the Audience

Keep in mind the following 3 questions when

analyzing your audience:
1. To whom am I speaking?

2. What do I want them to know, believe, or do as a

result of my speech?

3. What is the most effective way of composing or

presenting my speech to accomplish my aim?
Select a Topic

1. Choose a topic that

interests you.

2. Choose a topic in which

you are knowledgeable
or want to become
knowledgeable.

3. Choose a topic of
interest to your audience.
 FFA Topic Areas

When searching for a topic for an FFA

speech consider using these three general
areas:
Production Agriculture

Agribusiness

Agriscience
 Brainstorming

List topics within each area that interest you.

Jot down words or phrases you know related to
those topic areas.
Spend no more than two minutes on each topic
area.
This process is called brainstorming.
Example: Willie Nelson
 Gather Information

Benjamin Franklin once said:

An empty bag cannot stand upright.
Without solid material, your speech will fold like
Franklins bag.
Start research by checking personal books and
magazines.
Consult organizations and experts.
Do research in a library and use the librarian to
help you search.
 Gather Information

If the subject is controversial, make sure to get

expert opinions from both sides of the issue.
Speakers can find quotations to support their
ideas in sources such as:
Bartletts Familiar Quotes
Brewers Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
Grangers Index to Poetry
 Record your Ideas

When gathering material, write each item of

information on a note card with:
Name of Source
Page #
Author
Use quotations and statistics when they are
needed to make a point.
 Make an Outline

1. To help you recognize the speechs

strengths and weaknesses.
2. To help you organize and develop your
ideas.
3. To help you save time when writing the
speech.
 Outline Format

Main Points are indicated by Roman

Numbers ( I, II, V, VI)
Major Subdivisions by capitol letters (A, B)
Minor subheadings by Arabic numbers (1,2)
Further subdivision by lower case letters
(a,b,c,d,k,t,)
 Outline Example

TITLE
I. INTRODUCTION
II. BODY
A. First Main Point
1. Sub point #1
2. Sub point #2
B. Second Main Point
1. Sub point #1
2. Sub point #2
III. CONCLUSION
 WRITE THE SPEECH

Write the way you talk!

Write the Body of the Speech first.
Begin with the main points.
Arrange them in logical order or sequence.
Then write the Introduction.
Finally, write the conclusion
 Write the Speech

Words, are the garments with whish speakers

clothe their ideas. J. Regis OConnor
Wise speakers choose their words carefully.
Choose effective language.
Refrain from using statements that defame other
people or organizations. (Ethical Issues)
 Introduction

Do something to gain the audiences attention:

Tell a joke
Pound the speakers stand
Make a loud noise
Ask a question
Tell a story
Use a quotation
Use a personal reference
Create suspense
Give a compliment
 Introduction

The introduction must grab the attention of

the audience, but it must also focus on the
goal of the speech.
 CONCLUSION

Alls Well that Ends Well - Shakespeare

The conclusion offers the speaker on ed last
opportunity to remind the audience of the speech
content.
Summarize the main points.
Use a story.
Be humorous.
Appeal and
Make an emotional impact.
 Practice the Speech

Practice Time Limits

Practice Methods
School Classes and Teachers
Home and Mirror
Auditorium
Civic Organizations
THE VIDEO CAMERA
 THINGS THAT NEED
PRACTICE
Your Smile
Gestures
Head and Eyes
Sincerity
 Present the Speech

A good speech starts with good preparation.

Things to consider when giving speech:
Salutation
Being Deliberate
Using the Hands (Need to appear natural)
Using the Body (Do not sway, rock, fidget)
Humor
Dress and Physical Appearance
Where to stand
Notes
Special Considerations
 Answer Questions

If you are asked questions afterwards, keep the

following in mind:
Be deliberate, take time to think through answer and
then reply.
Be complete
Answer with confidence
If you do not know the answer, says so without
hesitation, do not bluff.
If you did not hear or did not understand the questions,
ask the person to repeat or rephrase.
 FINALLY, Listen and Evaluate

Evaluate speeches and presentation after

each time.
Evaluation allows for an analysis of where
the speech went right and/or wrong.
 Other Points To Consider
Keep the voice well
modulated, use variety of
pitch and tone.
Strive for correct
pronunciation and
enunciate clearly.
Cultivate a sincere interest
in people.
Constantly strive to
increased your vocabulary.
Open the speech with a
sentence that will secure
the attention of the
audience.
End the speech in a
forceful manner.
Take appropriate pauses
and don not allow yourself
to run out of breath.
Maintain good posture
while speaking.
 Your Assignment
You will be given 4 class days to write a
speech to present to your Ag Class.
Begin planning this weekend and be
prepared to start presenting on Monday,
OCTOBER 29.
Good luck, choose wisely, reseach
smart, use time effectively.
Type written draft is due the day you
present.
You may only use notecards when
presenting in front of the class.