2. S: Tell a Story
Try to be descriptive,
using lots of adjectives in
order to draw pictures in
the minds of your
listeners
If you are comfortable
sharing a personal story
or anecdote, do so—it’s a
powerful tool
3. P: Practice Good Posture
Standing correctly,
smiling, and appearing
relaxed are key
components of a
successful speech
Avoid rocking back and
forth, fidgeting or
distracting your audience
with other movements
4. E: Show your Energy & Enthusiasm
Demonstrate how much
you care about your
issue, adjusting your
energy level to suit the
audience
Energy can be
contagious. If you are
energetic and full of
enthusiasm, you just
might spark the same
passion in you listeners.
5. A: Ask for Action
This is something that
many speakers forget to
do. If you are speaking
about an important
social issue, don’t just
describe the problem.
That can quickly become
depressing!
Tell your listeners how
they, too, can become
active in your campaign.
If possible, offer them
choices on how to help.
6. K: Knowledge is Power
Know your audience, and
tailor your speaking style
accordingly
Do your homework—
make sure you know more
about your topic than
anyone else in the room
People won’t take you
seriously if you don’t
know what you’re talking
about
7. LET’S REVIEW
S—Tell a Story
P—Practice Good Posture
E—Energy & Enthusiasm
A—Ask for Action
K—Knowledge is Power
8. DO’S & DON’TS
Wait for the noise in the room
to die down before you begin
Make eye contact; look at your
audience and smile
Direct your speech to the entire
audience, not just to those
people immediately in front of
you or one side of the room
Wear comfortable clothes that
are appropriate for the
presentation
Speak slowly, loudly, and
clearly
Don’t clasp your hands, hold them
behind your head, or put them in
your pockets
Don’t exaggerate your hand
movements
Don’t move your feet or shift your
weight from one leg to the other
too often
Don’t chew gum
Don’t read your speech word for
word off the page. Some speakers
memorize their entire speech,
while other s periodically refer to
speaking notes writing on index
cards, which is acceptable
9. TIPS FOR MEMORIZING
Read your speech over and over again. Read it
silently. Read it out loud. Read it to your family,
friends, and even your pet
Record your speech on tape and listen to it when you
have some free time: on your way to school, before
bed, or while brushing your teeth
Write out your speech several times. Eventually, you
will no longer need your notes
Have someone videotape you giving your speech and
play it back so that you can see what your audience
will see
10. AND NOW FOR SOME EXAMPLES...
The Hockey Helmet (3 mins 28 seconds)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWjBvcfhRX0
The Power of Words (9 mins 38 seconds)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J88Pcw3jPXU&f
eature=related
The Girl who Silenced the World (6 mins 49
seconds)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPx5r35Aymc
