A BRIEF INTRODUCTION FOR BEGINNERS

Develop

eye contact with the audience Use your hands and body naturally to emphasize points Vary your voice pitch and modulation Dont speak too quickly

Dont write your debate in full. Number each card. Avoid slang. Open and close your speech with a device such as a joke, illustration or quote.

Take pleasure in the fact that you now have a chance to air your views, uninterrupted for a few minutes Remember that you can discard the Negative inside messages and develop a balanced view about yourself.

Those who speak from the mouth Those who speak from the head Those who speak from the heart

Tone Volume Rhythm and cadence Pitch Modulation

Speak clearly and slowly Modulate your voice Feel confident about what you are saying Use verbal emphasis

Some things to avoid: Shifting your weight from foot to foot Keeping reading your notes Shuffling your notes Personal peccadilloes

Individual

speaker form

Team

plan