SPEECH

September 7, 2009
 Why Speech Class?
Speeches are a way to communicate clearly and
purposefully to a large group of people.

Types of speakers = teachers, coaches, company

bosses, presidents, politicians, etc

-those who give great speeches are those that are

prepared, organized, articulate, and maintain eye
contact.

POAM!
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Preparation
1. Carefully select and research your topic
2. Practice your speech with a real audience, and
adjust for timing
Organization
3. Be sure you have a clear beginning, middle, and
end
4. Order your ideas in a clear, logical way
Articulation
5. Pronounce words carefully and correctly
6. Avoid monotone and moderate your pacing
(speed)
7. Remember your target audience
Maintaining eye contact
8. Look up often at your audience
 POAM
Preparation
 1) go to the library, do research on the internet, do
interviews, take surveys
 2) Write it out. Make at least 2 ruff drafts.
 3) Practice on someone before you give actual speech

Organization
1) Be clear and orderly
2) Use words like firstly, secondly, lastly
3) Make sure to state your main idea clearly
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 Articulation
 1) Speak slowly, most people rush
 2) don’t use words like “um” “ah” or “and” too much

Maintain eye contact

1) Look at your audience. Make it personal.
2) Don’t look down or read speech.
3) Tip : make a star pattern
 Opinions
Opinion = –noun
1. a belief or judgment that rests on grounds
insufficient to produce complete certainty.
2. a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.
 Opinion Speech
Goals = to explain your view
to share your reasoning
try and persuade

Do’s = Do use personal experience

Do use first person “I”
Give at least 3 reasons

Don’ts = Talk about other people’s opinions

 Homework
Topic : Marriage

1) Write a 1 minute opinion essay about

marriage for Friday.
2) email me your ruff draft by Wednesday.