Me? Give a Speech?

Yes You. And you will be FABULOUS!

Who is the audience?

Before writing your speech, think about who will be hearing it. Adults? Other students? Parents and grandparents? Younger children? Speech contest judges?

Audience, Contd

How will the speech be different if it is for adults versus children?

How would it be different if it is for your friends versus your teachers?

Topic
Decide if you want the speech to be serious or funny. Make sure you complete the outline. It will ensure that you dont forget anything.

Presentation Intro
Waited for quiet Introduced self/presentation Designated question time No apologies made Had clear closing

Body

Good posture

Faced audience/mouth clear

Gestures appropriate Facial expression Eye contact Composed

Body
. Who can show us what a speech should not look like?

Body
Who can show us a good example of what an appropriate gesture is when saying, I think all people should live every day to the fullest!

Speech

Volume suited to room Clear articulation Inflection of the voice Moderate rate

Conversational

Speech

Who can inappropriately say the following quote, There is only one person who could ever make you happy, and that person is you.

Language

Appropriate to subject/audience Use subject-related vocabulary

Pronunciation accurate

Presentation Aids

Notecards meet criteria

Good use of cards

Aids assisted presentation Aids readable by audience Aids visually pleasing