This document provides guidance on effective public speaking. It discusses the different aspects of public speaking including types of speeches, purposes, why audiences listen, and audience preparation. It outlines the typical parts of a speech including the introduction to grab attention and state the purpose, body to convey the main message, and conclusion to summarize key points. Finally, it covers speech delivery, emphasizing the importance of appearance, vocal variation and tone, maintaining good posture and eye contact, and using gestures to engage the audience. The overall document serves as a guide for speakers to understand different components of an effective public presentation.

1. Effective Public Speaking
Speech is power,
Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

2. What you will learn
Aspects of Public Speaking
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Types, Reasons, Why
Parts of the Speech
Delivery of the Speech

3. Aspects of Public Speaking
Types of public speaking
Purpose of your speech
Why we listen to speakers
Who is your audience
Preparation for your speech

4. Types of Public Speaking
Two types of Public Speaking
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Extemporaneous – means spur of the moment
Prepared – having time to develop your material

5. Why are you there? (Purpose)
Part of your assignment
Chance to tell others about what you learned
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You have something to share
You know things about your topic that others do not
Chance to show others your presentation

6. Why do we listen to public speakers?
Information
Persuasive topics
Motivation
Entertainment

7. Know your audience?
Age – How old is the majority of your audience?
Are there more boys/girls in the audience?
What will your audience be interested in?
How many people will be in your audience?
Will your audience be knowledgeable about your
topic?

8. How to win the audience?
Keep your discussion
 Interesting
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Use examples or stories
Provide interesting facts
To the point
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Don’t go on and on and on and on and on
Keep your comments simple but informative

9. Preparation
Do your homework – Know your topic
Develop your presentation material
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Accuracy (content and spelling)
Practice, Practice, Practice
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Mom, Dad, brother, sister, mirror, family pet, stuffed
animals, record your speech
Practice where you will do your actual presentation
Accept criticism – no one is perfect/ there is always room for
improvement
Time yourself

10. Parts of the Speech
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

11. Introduction of Speech
Get the audiences attention
Introduce yourself
State the purpose
Relate the importance to the audience
Preview the main points that will be covered

12. The first step
Be Prepared
Take a deep breath
Slow your breathing / pause between sentences
Get the audience engaged
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Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech
Walk around – use your energy
Find your own way to reduce nervousness
Face your fears

13. Body of the Speech
Conveys the message
Discuss main points
Provide supporting details
Educate/ entertain the audience

14. Conclusion
Highlight the central theme of your speech
Briefly cover the main points
Provide the audience with a feeling of satisfaction
that you accomplished what you promised
Closing statement
Thank the audience for their attention

15. Delivery of your Speech
Appearance
Speech and Voice
Body Language

16. Appearance
First Impressions – made in the first 7 seconds
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Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath
Who is your audience – dress appropriately
How you dress will reinforce your authority
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Clean
Neat

17. Speech and Voice
Use variation in
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Loudness
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Pitch
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Low and high pitch
Creates interest
Quality
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Helps provide emphasis and attention
Provides emotion and feeling
Rate
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Holds the attention of the audience

18. Body Language
 Posture
 Shows confidence
 Not too rigid – locked knees = chance to meet the floor / Relax
 Facial Expressions
 Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselves
 Be serious when necessary
 Eye Contact
 Helps establish a relationship with your audience
 Makes them feel included
 Too nervous – look directly above their heads
 Look for signals from your audience – do they look confused? bored? Excited?
 Keep head up – Don’t talk to the floor
 Gestures
 Use your head, hands and arms – helps to emphasize ideas and feelings
 Should come naturally

19. Last minute tips
 Do
 Speak on a topic you have earned the right to talk about
 Speak on a topic that you are interested in – be enthusiastic
 Talk from your heart – not from your mouth
 Be sincere
 Be honest
 Be eager to communicate your information
 Keep it simple
 Make brief notes of what you want to say
 Use pictures or examples to support your opinion
 Know more about your topic than you will use
 Rehearse the points of your speech through normal conversation with friends
 Don’t
 Memorize your speech
 Imitate others, be yourself
 Preach or scold

20. Conclusion
Aspects of Public Speaking
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Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation
Parts of the Speech
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Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Delivery of the Speech
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Appearance, Voice, Body Language

21. Thank You
QUESTIONS ???