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Speech Boot Camp Introduction to Public Speaking

By: Andrew Pudewawith Jill Pike & Maria Gerber

Trainee Materials

Speech Boot Camp

Trainee Materials

by

Andrew Pudewa

with Jill Pike & Maria Gerber

First Edition, 2010 Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

Also by Andrew Pudewa:

Advanced Communication Series Advanced Spelling and Vocabulary Bible-Based Writing Lessons High School Essay Intensive Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Phonetic Zoo Spelling Program (Levels A, B, and C) The Profound Effects of Music on Life Student Writing Intensive (Levels A, B, and C) SWI Continuation Course (Levels A, B, and C) Teaching Writing: Structure & Style The Two Andrews: On Writing and Teaching Writing

Also by Maria Gerber:

Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons Geography-Based Writing Lessons Story Sequence Sources for Unit 3 Also by Jill Pike: Phonetic Zoo Teacher’s Notes Primary Arts of Language: Reading Program Primary Arts of Language: Writing Program Student Writing Intensive Handouts (Levels A, B, and C) SWI Continuation Course Handouts (Levels A, B, and C) A Syllabus for Introduction to Literary Analysis

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Speech Boot Camp Schedule WelcometoSpeechBootCampwhereyouwillrunthroughsomeheavypacestostrengthenyourspeechskills.LedbyAndrewPudewa,directoroftheInstituteforExcellenceinWriting,thisbootcampwilltakeyouthroughfourbasicspeechtypestoprepareyouforspeechassignmentsinthefuture.Inabootcamp,youhavetheopportunitytospendashortperiodoftimeworkinghardwithasinglefocus—inthiscase,speech.TheclassesyouwillbewatchingontheDVDwereatruebootcamp.Thosestudentsmetforthreehourstwiceaweekandonlyhadadayortwotoprepareandpracticetheirspeeches.However,sincemostfamilieswouldfindithardtodevotetwosolidweekstospeech,thissetoflessonswillspreadtheexperienceoverelevensessions.Yourfacilitatormightaddatwelfthweekwhereyoucanhaveapartyandgiveyourbestspeechoftheclassagain.Youwillstillworkhardandhaveaprettysolidfocusonspeechduringthistime,butyouwilllikelyhavealittlefreetimeatyourdisposal.Whenyouaredone,wehopethatyouwillpursuefurtherspeechopportunitiesbypursuingmoretraining,participatinginspeechanddebate,orenteringafewspeechcontests.Whateveryoudo,thiscoursewillhelpyoudevelopacriticalskillforlife:theabilitytoprepareforandspeaktoagroupofpeople.Soputonyourmentalfieldbootsandlet’sgetgoingtoSpeechBootCamp.

Session BootCampClass Homework

1 Learnthebasicsofhowtogivespeechesandevaluatethem.

Prepareaself‐introductionspeech.

2 Giveaself‐introductionspeech. Reviewfeedbackonyourspeech.

3 Discoverhowtoprepareanarrativespeech. Prepareanoutlineforanarrativespeech.

4 Learnhowtoimproveanarrativespeech. Polishandpracticeyournarrativespeech.

5 GiveyourNarrativeSpeech. Reviewfeedbackonyourspeech.

6 Learnhowtowriteadescriptivespeech. Prepareanoutlineforadescriptivespeech.

7 Learnhowtopolishyourdescriptivespeech. Polishandpracticeyourdescriptivespeech.

8 Giveyourdescriptivespeech. Reviewfeedbackonyourspeech.

9 Learnhowtowriteapersuasivespeech. Prepareanoutlineforapersuasivespeech.

10 Meetavocalcoach,dosomeexercises,anddiscoversomeofthescienceofpersuasion.

Polishandpracticeyourpersuasivespeech.

11 Giveyourpersuasivespeech. Reviewfeedbackonyourspeech.

12 OptionalSpeechEvent Youaredone!


Session 1 Delivery and Self-Introduction Speech WelcometoSpeechBootCamp!UsethispagetotakenotesasyouwatchtheDVD.

Notes on Delivery

Volume

Speed

Accuracy

Posture

Eyecontact

Enunciation

Demeanor

Structure

Smile

Vocabulary

Energy

Attire

Interaction

Persuasiveness

PoiseLocution(Elocution)EyeContactPersuasiveness


SESSION 1: SPEAKER EVALUATION Ittakespracticetoevaluatespeechesasyoulistentothem.UsetheseformstoevaluatethestudentsgivingspeechesontheDVD.

Besuretopracticegivingrespecttospeakersevenwhentheyareonavideo.Thus,listenattentivelytothespeechesandevaluatethosestudentsjustasiftheywereintheroomwithyou.Practicemakespermanent!

Poise:Howconfidentorrelaxeddoesthespeakerseem?Doesthespeakermoveandusegesturesappropriately?Howishisposture?

Locution:Didthespeakerpronouncethingsclearly?Aretherepointsofemphasis?Isthetoneandvolumeadequate?

Eyecontact:Didthespeakerlookupfromhisnotes?Didhe/shelookatyou?Didheseemtolookatthewholeroomorjustoneplace?

Content:Wasthespeakerprepared?Wasthereagoodopeningandclosing?Didthetopicsseemappropriatetothespeech?

SPEAKEREVALUATIONFORM

SpeakerName Stevie(firststudent)

Speech SelfIntroduction

Poise _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

EyeContact__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Content(Persuasiveness) __________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Other________________________________________________________________________________________________________


SpeakerName Alexa(secondstudent)

Speech SelfIntroduction

Poise _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

EyeContact __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Content(Persuasiveness) __________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Other _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________


SpeakerName Elaina(thirdstudent)

Speech SelfIntroductionPoise _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

EyeContact__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Other_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Session 1: Homework Prepare a Self-Introduction Speech Youwillnowwriteyourownself‐introductionspeech.Donotwriteoutthespeech.Instead,createanoutline.Thisspeechshouldbe4–5minuteslong.Sincemostpeoplespeakabout100wordsperminute,youwillneedabout500wordsforthisspeech.Thattranslatestoafive‐paragraphessay.

AnoutlineofStevie’sspeechisonthenextpagetoshowyouhowhemighthaveoutlinedhisspeech.Hisisnottheperfectspeech,sodonotfeellikeyouneedtofollowhismodelexactly.

ASelf‐IntroductionSpeechOutlinetemplate,whichyoucanusetooutlineyourspeech,isonthetwopagesafterStevie’soutline.

Toprepareyourspeech,simplycompletethefollowingsteps.

Step1:ThinkuptopicsBrainstormtopicsaboutyourself(family,hobbies,travels,interests,jobs,classesyoulike,booksyouhaveread,careergoals,etc.).Choose3–4topics.

Step2:CreateanoutlineAskyourbrainquestionsaboutthetopics(who,what,where,when,why,how,towhatextent)andprepare7–9detailstogowitheachtopic.YoucanusethetemplateonthepageafterStevie’soutlinetoorganizeyourspeech.

Step3:CreateaconclusionRestateyourtopics.Decidewhichofthemismostimportanttoyou,andexplainwhy.Decidehowtoendyourspeechwithabang.

Step4:CreateanintroductionAdramaticopenerishelpfultogetyouraudience’sattention.Itcanbeaquote,question,orinterestingfact.Ajokeworksaswell.Thenoutlinesomebackgroundinformation(name,age,generalinterestitems)andlistthethreeorfourtopicsyouhavechosen.

Step5:WriteortypetheoutlineWriteortypeyouroutlineinlargeenoughtypesoyoucanreaditeasily.Havelotsofbulletpoints.Ifyouhavelonglinesoftext,youwillloseyourplace!Youcanusemorethanonesheetofpaperifyouneedto.Donotwriteoutyourspeechasyouwouldgiveit—onlymakeanoutline.

Step5:Practice!Practicegivingyourspeech.Useakitchentimertotimeyourspeech.Itshouldbe4–5minuteslong.Ifyourspeechistoolong,youwillneedtoleavesomethingsout.Ifyourspeechistooshort(morecommon),youwilllikelyneedtospeakmoreslowlyandfleshoutsomeofyourtopicsabitmore.

Step6:PolishyourspeechLookatyournotesondeliveryandthinkabouthowyoucanusethatinformationtobetteryourspeech.Checkyourpacing(wheretoslowitdownorspeeditup),gestures,andpracticesmilingasyougiveyourspeech.

Step7:GiveyourspeechBringyournotestoclassnexttimeandbepreparedtogiveyourspeech!

WriteDownPossibleTopics(Youwillneedthreeorfourtopicsforyourspeech,buttrytocomeupwithmoresoyouhavesometochoosefrom!)


Session 1 Stevie’s Self-Introduction Speech Outline DramaticOpener:AdolfHitler“Ifyoumaketheliebigenough,they’llbelieveit.”Liejoke

I.Introduction1. SteveS…,first(dad),second(greatuncle),last(familyname)2. Birthdate3. Siblings/ages4. Nieces/ages5. Topics:Education,activities,friendsandfamily,faith

II.TopicA:Education1. Homeschooledsince4,Momphonograms2. Reading—Favoritebooks:

a. R/Fof3rdReichbyWilliamL.Shirerb. AgathaChristie’sHerculePoirotmysteriesc. OutoftheSilentPlanetbyCSLewisd. RiseoftheRomanRepublic

3. Fatherretired,teacher4. Math,navigation(sailboat),geography5. Science,Shakespeare,Latin,music6. Youthsymphony7. College:mechanics,law,medicine

III.TopicB:Activities1. Swimmingw/Joey2. Bikingbeach3. YearlyskiinginN.Calif4. SightseeingacrossUS5. GlacierNP,Mt.Rushmore,Yellowstone6. Oct—WashDC/PatrickHenryCollege7. Capital

IV.TopicC:Friends&Family1. Legos,boogieboarding,makingmovies,playingWii2. TripMN,cousinJim—stories3. Yachtclub,Snuffy’s—delicious!!

V.TopicD:Faith1. Grow2. Controltemper3. Witness4. Theologybooks:GrudemSystematicTheology,CSLewis

VI.Conclusion1. Notlies!Truth2. Growinfaithalllife3. Cont.education—college4. Enjoyfamily,thanks!5. MostImportant:Faith—Matthew6:19–21Donotstoreupforyourselvestreasuresonearth,

wheremothandrustdestroy,andwherethievesbreakinandsteal.Butstoreupforyourselvestreasuresinheaven,wheremothandrustdonotdestroy,andwherethievesdonotbreakinandsteal.Forwhereyourtreasureis,thereyourheartwillbealso.

Stevie’sspeechhadmanydetailsthathespedthrough.Youmightwanttohavefewerdetailsbutspendmoretimeexplainingthem.

Forexample,hecouldhaveexplainedwhyhelikesAgathaChristie,orhecouldhavesaidmoreaboutwhathesawatYellowstoneorhowhelearnedtoski.

Youdon’tneedtooutlinetheexplanation.Justput“explain”nexttothepointtoremindyoutosayafewmorethingsthere.

Stevieusedaquoteforthedramaticopener,andhemadeajokeaboutitaswell.Otherdramaticopenerscanbeaquestion,orsomeunusualfactaboutyourselforfamily.

Stevierememberedtorestatehistopics.Hebrieflyrevisitedhisopener(althoughhecouldhaveleftthatfortheendofhisspeech).HedecidedtouseaBibleverseforhisstrongconcludingstatement.Hecouldhavegivenapersonalthoughtorlife’sgoalinsteadashisstrongconclusion.

Thisoutlineisintoosmallafont!Itshouldbemuchlargerandcovertwopagestobeuseful.


My Self-Introduction Speech Outline Introduction

DramaticOpener:__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ BackgroundInformation(name,age,family,wherelive….):______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ State3–4topics: ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

TopicA ________________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

TopicB ________________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________


TopicC_________________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

TopicD(Optional) _______________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Conclusion

Restatetopics: _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Mostimportant/why: _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ StrongEnding(referenceopener?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Session 2 Self-Introduction Speech Feedback Homework Nowthatyouhavegivenyourfirstspeech(thehardestone!)andreceivedfeedback,itistimetoreviewhowitwent.Readthroughyourfeedbackformsandtakenotesusingtheoutlinebelowregardingwhatyoudidwellandwhatneededimprovement.Includeyourownideasfromyourmemoryofhowyourspeechwent.Decideononethingthatyoudidbestofall,andalsodecideononethingthatyouwouldliketoworkonforyournextspeech.I.WhatIdidwell:

1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ThebestthingIdid: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

II.WhatIcouldimproveon:

1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TheonethingIwanttoworkon:_______________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Session 3 Narrative Speech Preparation UsethispagetotakenotesasyouwatchtheDVD.

Narrative Speech Story Structure

(DramaticOpener)

I. CharactersandSetting

Who?—like?personality

When?

Where?—image

II. Conflict/Problem

Whatwant/need?

Whatthink/say?

Whatdo?

III.Climax/Resolution

Howsolved?

Message/lesson

SeethenextpageforasampleofAndrew’smountainhikestoryoutline.

Ideas for Narrative Speeches Historicalevents(battle,incidentfromsomeone’slife),Biblestories,fables,myths,fairytales

PacingofNarrativeSpeech:Settingthebackground 1minuteExplainingtheconflict 1–2minutesClimax/resolution 1minuteorsoTotallength: 3–4minutes

Homework Beginworkingonanarrativespeech.Youshouldchooseatopicandprepareanoutlineofyourstorybeforethenextsession.YouwillbegivingthisspeechinSession5.Youcanusethe“MyNarrativeSpeechOutline”templatetobegintoprepareyourspeech.ItislocatedonthepageafterAndrew’soutline.

Beforethenextsession,timehowlongittakesyoutoreadoutloudtheselectionofabout100wordsinthetextboxatright.Itshouldtakeyouaboutaminute.Ifyoureaditin30secondsorso,youneedtolearntoslowdownwhenreadingaloud!

PaulBunyanandBabetheBlueOxAnAmericanTallTale

OnewinterintheNorthWoodsofMinnesota,itwassocoldthatallthegeeseflewbackwards.Thefishmovedsouth.Eventhesnowturnedblue.DuringthisWinteroftheBlueSnow,PaulBunyan—whowastallerthanthetreesandstrongerthananymanalive—wentwalkinginthewoods.Hefoundababyoxwhichwasalmostbluefromthecold.SoPaultookhimnearthefire.Althoughthelittlefellowdriedoutandfluffedup,hestayedblue.PaulBunyannamedhimBabe.Quicklytheybecamebestfriends,andBabetheBlueOxgrewuptobeastallasPaul.


Session 3 Andrew’s Narrative Speech Outline ItislikelythatAndrewcreatedhisoutline,wroteouthisentirestoryandmemorizedit.However,hisspeechnoteswouldonlybetheoutlinetoremindhimwhatpartofthestoryshouldcomenext.Clearly,hepracticedhisspeechmanytimesbeforepresentingittoday.

Mountain Hike Story DramaticOpener Andrew,wakeup!Mountainsbreakmen

Cold!Breathe.

Characters/Setting

MorningofhikeintheSierraNevadas

SierraNevadas,6am,11,320ftPack,breakfastMap,MtWhitneyMountainspring,fillcamelbacks,groan!Steep,top,cliff,down

Problem/Conflict

Climbingamountain

Lastpass—stomachfunnyHighelevationclimbingSqueezeslope,1hour1000ftPersonmissingLunch,Deviledham,sickDiscoveryPointLeft,cracks,lookdown,11,000ftdropoffYikes!Jump10’,maintrail2steps,slip,funnypilevomit,pileblood13000ft,rain,otherscomingdown,crazy!14000ft,snowraingear($120!)summit,cold,windy,summitfever

Climax/Resolution

Summitandhikedown

14,496.811ftnotbroken!Tripback—Gloves/beaniesweatersoaked,signedbookrain,granitesandpapericeDiscoveryPoint,10’wall,up?Packs,string,boulderfellJoke,øfallhurts,butimpact!HourshikingrainRainjacketworks,butfilledbootsTubetentsfog

Conclusion/StrongEnding

Reflectedhisopener(mountainsbreakmen)inhisconclusion.

AllthingsthruChrist,BePrepared13hours,½inrain.4days,53milesmountainsdobreakmenharshconditions,altitudesickness,stormsdetermination,training,trustinGodhighestpoint,backinoncepiece


My Narrative Speech Outline

DramaticOpener(short)

Thisisoptional—thinkaboutthisafteryouhavecompletedtherestofthestory.Thiscouldbeahintoftheclimax.Itcouldbeaquestionrelatedtothemessageorprobleminthestory.

Characters/Setting(1min)

Wheredoesthestoryhappen?

Whatisitlike?

Whendoesithappen?

Whoisinthebeginning?

Whataretheylike?

(Thesequestionscanbeansweredinanyorder.)

Problem/Conflict(1–2min)

Oftenbeginswith“Nowoneday….”

Whatdotheyneed/want?

Whatdotheysay?

Whatdotheydo?


Climax/Resolution(1min)

Howisitsolved?

Whathappenednext?

Conclusion/StrongEnding(short)

Moralormessage.Ifyouusedadramaticopener,itcanbegoodtoreflectthat.


Session 4 Narrative Speech Polish Note:ThestudentsontheDVDhadthespeechassignedjusttwodayspriorandnowhavetogiveit!Youwon’tbegivingyourspeechuntilthenextsession,soyoustillhavemoretimetopolishyourspeech.UsethispagetotakenotesasyouwatchtheDVD.

Poise Rocking?Hands?Programgesturesintoyourstory.Considermovingawayfromthelectern.

Elocution Didyoustrugglewith“uh”or“um”?Whenyoupracticethisweek,haveafamilymemberbeyourWizardofUhs.

Ifyoureadthe100‐wordstoryinwellunderaminute,youmayneedtoslowyourspeakingspeeddown.

Consideraddingadramaticpause.

Eye Contact Lookatnotesbriefly,lookupandspeak.Easytoreadnotescritical!DoyournoteslooklikeJoey’snotes?Note:Joey’snotesthatMr.Pudewahelduparereprintedonthenexttwopages.Practice!Trytoconnectwitheveryoneintheroom.Collectthesmilesandpassthemon.

Persuasiveness Whatmakesaspeechinteresting?

• Humor• Energy• Topic

o Action‐filledo Audience

• Trutho Beliefo Passion

• Value• Dialog(interaction/betweencharacters)• Toneofvoice

Homework • Polishyournarrativespeechusingthetechniquesdiscussedinthissession.

• Makesureyournotesareneatandlarge.

• Considerchoreographingsomegestures.Besuretotimeyourspeechandkeepitinthe3–4minuterange.

Therightwordmaybeeffective,butnowordwaseveraseffectiveasarightlytimedpause.

—MarkTwain

Forthediscussionofhowtoevaluateyourfellowtraineesbetter,checkoutthenextpageofthesenotes.

PracticeyourevaluationtechniquesasyouwatchthesestudentsgivetheirnarrativespeechesontheDVD.


Session 4 Joey’s Speech Notes (Note:Youwoulddobetternottouseallcaps—theyarehardertoread.Butusethisnicebigfont!)

AS MOM, PHONE, HALF-CONSCIOUSLY, DAD,

CHILDREN, INSANELY

INSANELY...

MANAGED, GOODBYE, MOTHER

SLAMMED, RACED.

BEFORE, I LEFT, — GARAGE

JULY 4, 4 DAYS BEFORE MY FOURTH BIRTHDAY

RALPH, 10, RUMMAGING

FOUND, SATISFACTION, LIFTED

APPEARED, ROPE...

ALTHOUGH, NO CONCEPT, JUMPROPE

HOPPING, RHYTHMIC, SWINGING

GREW FASCINATED — ASKED

NOT EAGER, SAID

CONTINUED, TEST

IMPATIENT

DEMANDED...


Session 4 Joey’s Notes, Continued

RALPH, RELUCTANTLY…

I SEIZED, WOODEN…

BROUGHT BEHIND

SWUNG, WHIPPNG, FIND, CAUGHT

CRASHED, DOWN... SPLIT SEC...FACE

TREE, SOUND?

BOY FELL, SOUND — ASK MOM!

RESPONDING, SCREAMS + BROTHER, PARENTS

TEETH FLOWN, FACE, SWELLING

PARENTS — HOUSE, SIGNIFICANT — ...

SEVERAL... MANY... 3 PIECES...

NO INTEREST... RALPH, AEROBICS

QUOTE!


SESSION 4: SPEAKER EVALUATION Chooseonestudenttobethe“WizardofUhs”tocounttheuhsandumsandersineachspeech.

Practicegivingspecificfeedback.Remember,studentsliketoreceiveevaluationswhich:

• Areconsistent• Suggestvocabulary• Containspecifics• Indicateappropriateness/interest(loved

suchandsuchpart!)• Offersuggestions(Tryagesturehere.You

favoredthisside.Movetheotherway!)• Usethe“other”sectiontoaddinanyideas

thatdon’tfitintotheotherfoursections.• Letmeknowifyouenjoyeditornot!• Tellsmeifthespeechimpactedyou.• Givemoredetailaboutexactlywhatyou

liked.• Providedetailedsuggestionsfor

improvement.


SpeakerName Joey(firststudent)Speech TheJumpRopeIncident

Poise _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

EyeContact__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Other________________________________________________________________________________________________________


SpeakerName Elias(secondstudent)Speech TheCatandtheFiddler

Date __________________________________________________

Poise _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

EyeContact __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________


Other _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________


SpeakerNameEmily(thirdstudent)Speech TheKidnappers

Poise _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

EyeContact__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Other_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Session 5 Narrative Speech Feedback Homework Nowthatyouhavegivenyoursecondspeechandreceivedfeedback,itistimetoreviewhowitwent.Readthroughyourfeedbackformsandtakenotesusingtheoutlinebelowregardingwhatyoudidwellandwhatneededimprovement.Includeyourownideasfromyourmemoryofhowyourspeechwent.Decideononethingthatyoudidbestofall,andalsodecideononethingthatyouwouldliketoworkonforyournextspeech.I.WhatIdidwell:

1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


1.The“WizardofUhs”counted_______uhsorumsinmyspeech.Thisis(good/bad/so‐so)

2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Session 6 Descriptive Speech Preparation UsethispagetotakenotesasyouwatchtheDVD.

Descriptive Speech — 5 minutes long I. Introduction(½–1minute)

1.Attention(vividpicture,humor,question,sound,dialog,shock,action)2.Backgroundinformation(time,place,context)3. State/mention3topics

II. Topic1(1minute)1.2.3.4.

III.Topic2(1minute)1.2.3.4.

IV.Topic3(1minute) 1. 2. 3. 4.

V. Conclusion(½–1minute)1.Restatetopics/Echointro2.MostImportant3.Why4.Strongfinish

SampleSubjectsandTopicsforDescriptiveSpeeches

Swimming

BenefitsLearningtoswimEffectsFunValueDangers/problems

Music

InstrumentsGenres/stylesLearningtoplayPerformingListeningTheoryEffects

FootballGames

TVtimeoutsDangersIgnoranceEnergyPlays/strategies/skillFood

SeethenextpageforwhatChristine’sShroudofTurinoutlinemighthavelookedlike.

Homework Createanoutlinetogiveadescriptivespeech(alsoknownasanexpositoryspeech).YoucanusethedescriptivespeechoutlinetemplatelocatedafterChristine’sspeechoutline.

Steps: 1. Pickasubject.Iftoobroad,chooseasmallerpartofthatlargersubject. 2. Thinkpossibletopics. 3. Choosethreetopicsthatarerelatedinsomeway.Youmightwanttosortthemintogivinga

positiveoranegativespinonthesubject,orsomecombinationofthetwo. 4. Finddetails—askquestions(seeBrainQuestionbox). 5. Bringyourcompletedoutlinetothenextsession.

Brain Questions

Who What

Where Why

When How

___________ Best?

Worst? Value?

Problems? Nature?

___________

5 Senses touch/feel?

taste? hearing/sound?

smell? sight/look?


Session 6 Christine’s Descriptive Speech Outline ThisisasampleoutlineofChristine’sspeechabouttheShroudofTurin.Notethatthefontsizeofthisoutlineistoosmalltouseforanactualspeech.Ifsheweretouseitforherspeech,shewouldmakeitmuchbiggerandspreaditovertwopages.

The Shroud of Turin DramaticOpener Doesanyonewanttoseeamiracle?

Introduction ShroudofTurinBurialcloth,JesusMoststudiedResearch,facts,hugesubject!Sense,scientificdiscoveries,history

Topic1:SenseofWhatItIs ancientsheet,TurinShroudofJ.C.RomanCatholicChurch14’x3’imageman,sandwiched,deathbloodybody,beaten,crucifiedbloodstains,holes,punctureeyesclosed,swollen,beardback,100–200scourgemarks30–45,5’11”,170#modernnobleArabs/Jews,ponytail3million1978

Topic2:ScientificDiscoveries ShroudofTurinResearchProject5days,“Howweretheimagesmade?”1000tests,32,000pictures,40scientistsnoanswercan’tduplicate1988carbondatedAD1260–1390carbondatingnotreliable(26,000yearsoff)highlycontaminatedmaterial

Topic3:History Wherecomefrom?emptytombJesusEdessa,Turkey,ThaddaeusKingAbgarV—letterJesushealdiseaseSenddiscipleinsteadConvertedGaveclothtokingHandledbymany,lost/found2xEndedupinTurin1948Vatican

Conclusion Whatitis,scientificdiscoveries,traditionIsthisthecloththatoncewrappedJesus?Not100%clear,unexplainable,miracleImportant,deservesattention


My Descriptive Speech Outline Steps: 1. Pickasubject.Iftoobroad,chooseasmallerpartofthatlargersubject. 2. Thinkpossibletopics. 3. Choosethreetopicsthatarerelatedinsomeway.Youmightwanttosortthemintogivinga

positiveoranegativespinonthesubject,orsomecombinationofthetwo. 4. Finddetails—askquestions(BrainQuestions). 5. Bringyourcompletedoutlinetothenextsession.

Subject: ________________________________________________________________

Introduction(1/2–1min)

DramaticOpener:__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ BackgroundInformation__________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ State3topics: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

TopicA(1min) __________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. ____________________________________________________________________________________________


TopicB(1min) __________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

TopicC(1min) __________________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Conclusion(1/2–1min)

Restatetopics: _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Mostimportant/why: _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Strongfinish _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________


Session 7 Descriptive Speech Polish Note:Rememberthatthesestudentsdidtheirspeechbootcampinonlyfourdaysovertwoweeks!UsethispagetotakenotesasyouwatchtheDVD.

More Ways to Improve Your Speeches GesturesDoyouhavearepetitivegesture?Avoidclichégestures.Getyourhandsoffthelectern,butusethemcarefully!

Locution—Speed,volume,pauses,enthusiasmToimprovevolume,breathdeeply—makeyourbellymove.Standup,putyourhandonyourbelly,andbreathein.Doesyourstomachgoout?Dothe“he,he,he,he”exercise.Speaktothepeopleinthebackoftheroom.

EyecontactBesuretolookatthepeopleontheside.Smile!(practice)

Whatisthebestwaytopractice?Lookinthemirrorifithelps.Practiceinthecar,onthetrampoline.Practicewithafamilymember.Recordyourspeechandwatchit.

Whatisthebestwaytomemorizealongspeechorpoem?Onesentenceatatime,orparagraphbyparagraph.Overandoveragain,usingakey‐wordoutline.Havesomeonereadittoyou(orrecorditandlisten).Usemusicinthebackground.

WhatshouldIconcentrateon?Workononethingatatime,butovertime,workonthemall.

Evaluate Student Speeches UsetheformsonthenextpagetoevaluatethestudentsontheDVDastheygivetheirdescriptivespeeches.

Homework • Polishyourdescriptivespeechusingthetechniquesdiscussedinthissession.• Practicebreathingwiththe“he,he,he,he”exercise.• Makesureyournotesareneatandlarge.Practiceyourspeechenoughthatitiseasytogive.• Considerchoreographingsomegestures.Besuretotimeyourspeechandkeepitinthefive

minuterange.


SESSION 7: SPEAKER EVALUATION

Chooseonestudenttobethe“WizardofUhs”tocounttheuhsandumsandersineachspeech.

Remembertogivethekindoffeedbackthestudentswouldliketoget:

• Besuretotellthemsomethingyoulikedabouttheirspeechtogiveencouragement.Bespecific!

• Doincludethingsthattheycandotoimprove.Again,bespecific!

• Didtheyhavegoodgesturesordistractingones?

• Didtheyhavegoodeyecontact?Looktothesidesoftheroomaswellasthecenter?


SpeakerName FirstStudent

Speech GolfTournament

Poise _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

EyeContact__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Other________________________________________________________________________________________________________


SpeakerName SecondStudentSpeech Autism

Poise _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

EyeContact __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________


Other _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________


SpeakerName ThirdStudentSpeech Guitars

Poise _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

EyeContact__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Other_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Session 8 Descriptive Speech Feedback Homework Youhavegivenyourthirdspeechandreceivedfeedback.Readthroughyourfeedbackformsandtakenotesusingtheoutlinebelowregardingwhatyoudidwellandwhatneededimprovement.Includeyourownideasfromyourmemoryofhowyourspeechwent.

Decideononethingthatyoudidbestofall,andalsodecideononethingthatyouwouldliketoworkonforyournextspeech.I.WhatIdidwell:

1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Session 9 Persuasive Speech Preparation UsethispagetotakenotesasyouwatchtheDVD.

What Is Persuasive Speaking? MotivationalSpeechesusuallygetpeoplewhoalreadybelievetobelieveallthemore.Youarespeakingtopeoplewhoalreadyagreewithyourposition.ArgumentativeSpeechesarguefororagainstacertainposition.Theydefendthepositionandareoftenformal.PersuasiveSpeechesaremorestrategicinordertopersuadesomeonetochangehisposition.

The Persuasive Model I. Introduction Example:Donuts 1.Attention 2.Background,Issue&MakeQuestionClear Aredonutsvaluable? 3.State3Topics

II. TopicA (CON)Donutsgivecomfort. 1. 2. (?)Doesthepeacethatcomesfrom 3. eatingadonuthavebenefitsthat 4. outweightheharms?III.TopicB 1. (CON)Cheapsourceofcalories 2. (PRO)Voidofnutrition 3. 4.IV.TopicC (PRO)Donutstoxiccurse 1. leechesnutrients 2. diemiserabledeath,etc. 3. 4.

V.Conclusion 1.RestatebyArguing Cangetcomfortfromhealthierfoods 2.DiscredittheCON Notcheap,costsinlongrun! 3.ReaffirmthePRO Sugarwillkillyoueventually 4.StatetheTruth Giveupdonuts!!Toarguetheotherside,youcansimplyflipyouressay!

Examples PersuadeProDog PersuadeProCatCON:Catscalmandclean(cantraindogs) CON:Catsaloof,dogsfriendlyCON/PRO:cats/dogs:hair CON/PRO:cats/dogs:hairPRO:Dogsloveyou,bettercompanions PRO:calmandclean,useful!

Persuade:ProTV PersuadeProAgainstTVCON:badforyourbrain CON:WaytorelaxCON/PRO:Infogoodorbad CON/PRO:InfogoodorbadPRO:Waytorelax PRO:Destroyyourbrain

Othertopics:MSG,Cellphonewhiledriving,eatingyuckyfoods,ownroom,UNrightsofthechild,usefulnessofpennies,forcedtostudymath

CON / ?

CON / PRO

PRO


Session 9 Patrick’s Persuasive Speech Outline ThisisasampleoutlineofPatrick’spersuasivespeechaboutwhetherornotweshoulduseGeneticallyModifiedOrganisms.Notethatthefontsizeofthisoutlineistoosmalltouseforanactualspeech.Allthedetailsofhisspeecharenotincludedhere,butyoucanseehowhebeganwiththeCONandmovedtothePRO.

DramaticOpener QuotefromFrankenstein—sciencedangerous

Introduction

Makequestionclear

GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms(GMO)Franken‐foodsShouldmanbemeddlingwithnature?

TopicA:

InherentlyDangerous

(CON)

GMOsmayhavenegativeeffectsonthepeople

GMOshavegenesfromotherorganismsinthemPotentiallydangerous;causecomplicationsNutproteinsincornGenetransfer,wheatmoreresistanttoantibioticstransfertobacteriaBecausehealthriskssohigh,SwizerlandhasbannedGMOs

TopicB:

HarmEcosystems

(CON/PRO)

Kudzu—ornamentalvinethathastakenovertheSouthGMOsmadetosurvive,mighttakeoverenvironmentGMOsmightcrossbreedHowever,catastrophicdamagehasn’toccurredinthe40yearswehave

usedthem.

TopicC:

GMOscansavelives

(PRO)

NocropsinMalawiduetopoorsoilconditionsGMOswillgrowthereGMOshavemorenutrientsGMOscanfeedanationdying

ConclusionRestatebyarguingDiscreditCONAffirmPROStatetheTruth

AccusationsthatGMOsharmlifeareabsurdbecausethereisnoevidenceeitherway(thattheyharmorthattheydon’t)

NostudyhasprovenGMOstoharmlifeorecosystem.GMOshavebeenproventosavelivessomustbeusedQuotefromFrankensteinpromotingthebenefitsofscience

Homework • Thetargetforthisspeechis6–7minutes.Chooseasubjectforapersuasivespeech.Chooseasubject

aboutwhichyourclassmightbedivided(Cokevs.Pepsi,Macvs.PC,footballteams,etc.).Makethequestionclear.

• ConsidertopicsthatmightbePROvs.CON.YouwillneedatleastoneCON,onethatisbothCONandPRO,andonePRO.Besuretofollowthepersuasivemodelasyouchooseandorderyourtopics.

• CreateaconclusionthatdiscreditstheCONinyourfirsttopicparagraphandarguesforyourPRO.Besuretoendwithastrong,truth‐tellingconclusion.

• Finally,workontheintroductionincludingadramaticopenerandbesuretomakethequestionclear.• Bringyouroutlinetothenextsession.


My Persuasive Speech Outline

Question: ______________________________________________________________

Introduction(1/2—1min)

DramaticOpener:__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ BackgroundInformation__________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Makequestionclear: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

TopicA(CON—1–1.5min) _________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 9.(littlequestionthatisPRO) ____________________________________________________________


TopicB(CON/PRO—1–1.5min)_____________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

TopicC(PRO—1–1.5min) _________________________________________________

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Conclusion(1–1.5min)

Restatetopicsbyarguing: ________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ DiscredittheCON: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ AffirmthePRO: ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ StatetheTruth: ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________


Session 10 Persuasive Speech Polish Besuretostandupanddotheexercisesastheyaredescribed!

Mrs. Norholm, Vocal Coach PostureFeet: Spreadyourfeetshoulderwidthapart,onestraightinfrontofyouandonetothe

side. Kneesbentalittlebit. Leanforwardjustalittlebitontheballsofyourfeettogiveyouenergy.ChestandHead Chestraised,shouldersbackandlevel. Headup,jawrelaxed(talkinthemirrorandjiggleyourjawbackandforth).Lungs Peoplegenerallybreathewiththeirchestonly.Youwanttoexpandyourentirerib

cageandstomachwhenyoubreathe.Breatheout.Breatheinandfeelyourtummyandyourribcageexpandasyoubreathein.Yourshouldersshouldnotgoup.

Tongue Rightbehindbottomteethlyingflatwithjawrelaxed.

Warm‐upsLips: Blowairacrosslips.Fishlips: Suckinyourcheeksanddofishlips.Tongue: Makeacarsoundwithyourtongueandtheroofofyourmouth.FaceStretch: Makebig,chewingmotions—mouthopenwide,eyesfrowning.Breathing: Lieonyourbackonthefloorandwatchyourstomachgoupanddown.Standupdoit

again.Huh,huh,huh,huh—feelyourstomachmuscles,don’tletyourshouldersmove.

TongueTwisters: Sayanytonguetwistersyouknowtoexerciseyourlipsandmouth.

The Science of Persuasion “TheScienceofPersuasion”byRobertCialdiniwaspublishedinJanuary2004issueofScientificAmericanMind(page70ff).Theseprinciplesmightnotonlymakeyoumorepersuasive,butcanalsoalertyoutowhenothersaresimplytryingtopersuadeyou!

Reciprocity Togiveandreceive,thegiveandtake.Ifyougivesomethingtosomeone,theywilloftenfeelthattheyneedtogivesomethingback,andyoumaybeabletopersuadethem.

Consistency Wetendtobeconsistentwithourcommitments.SocialValidation Everyoneisdoingit.“89%ofconsumers….”Ifyoufeellikeothersaredoingit,then

youaremorelikelytogoalong.Likability Ifwelikesomeone,wewillmorelikelybelieveorlistentohim.Beniceandlikable.

Smile!Authority Weacceptadvicefromthosewhohavesomesenseofauthority.Wearasuitandlook

likeanauthority!Scarcity Ifsomethingappearstobescarceorforalimitedtime,thenothersmaybepersuaded

togetitnow.

Seeds of Deception Rebuttal Seedsofdeception.comBooksbyJefferySmith:SeedsofDeceptionandGeneticRouletteTheWorldAccordingtoMonsanto(movie).This1hour49minutefilmisavailabletoviewonline.

Homework Polishyourpersuasivespeechusingtheprincipleslearnedinclass.Bereadytogiveyourspeechinthenextsession.


SESSION 10: SPEAKER EVALUATION

Chooseonestudenttobethe“WizardofUhs”tocounttheuhsandumsandersineachspeech.

Asyouwatchthesespeechestoday,takenoteofhowthestudentusedthepersuasivemodel.

Besuretotakenoticeofthestudent’slocutionaswell,andconsiderhowyouwouldgivegoodfeedback.

• Besuretotellthemsomethingyoulikedabouttheirspeechtogiveencouragement.Bespecific!

• Doincludethingsthattheycandotoimprove.Again,bespecific!

• Didtheyhavegoodgesturesordistractingones?

• Didtheyhavegoodeyecontact?Looktothesidesoftheroomaswellasthecenter?


SpeakerNameJoey(firststudent)SpeechShouldthepennybekeptordiscarded?

Poise _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

EyeContact__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Other________________________________________________________________________________________________________


SpeakerNameElias(secondstudent)SpeechIsfastfoodreallyworthbuying?Poise _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

EyeContact __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________


Other _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________


SpeakerName Kevin(thirdstudent)Speech PCvs.MacPoise _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Locution _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

EyeContact__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Other_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________


Session 10 Speech Opportunities

NationalChristianForensics&CommunicationsAssociation(ncfca.org)TheNCFCAprovidesspeechanddebatecompetitionsnationwideforhomeeducatedstudents.Findachapternearyou!Thesitealsohasfulldescriptionsofspeecheventsforyoutoutilizeinyourcommunityifdesired.VeteransofForeignWarsVoiceofDemocracy(vfw.org)Thisorganizationhostsanannualspeechcontestforscholarshipmoney.Clickon“Programs”andchoose“VFWScholarshipPrograms.”4H(4h.org)4‐Hhasaplethoraofclubsinwhichstudentshavetheopportunitytousetheirspeechskills.Findachapternearyouandaskwhatisavailable.SpeechContestsGoogle“speechcontests”andyoucanfindaplethoraofopportunitiesforspeaking.Somenationalsocieties,suchastheRotaryClub,havelocalchaptersthathosttheirspeechcontest.Theyareoftenbeggingtofindanyonewillingtodoaspeech,soyouusuallydonothavealotofcompetition!Dobewisewhenlookingforthingsonline.Ifthereisaheftyregistrationfee(morethanacoupleofdollars),thenitisnotsomethingyouwillwanttopursue.

Programs for Youth Training in Speech and Leadership ToastmastersYouthProgram(toastmasters.org)ToastmastershasaYouthLeadershipProgramthatmaybeoperatinginyourarea,oryoucanstartaclubyourself!Tofindaclub,goto:http://reports.toastmasters.org/findaclub/.TeenPact(teenpact.com)TeenPactisacomprehensiveleadershipexperiencethatbringskidsclosertoJesusChrist,makesthembetterleaders,andpositionsthemtoimpactpublicpolicyintheirstate.StudentStatesmanshipInstitute(ssionline.org)SSIisaninspirationalweekofBiblicalworldviewandleadershiptrainingthattransformsyoungmindstoseethemselvesandtheirfutureintermsoftruth,purpose,anddestiny.GenerationJoshua(generationjoshua.org)GenerationJoshuaisdesignedforChristianyouthbetweentheagesof11and19whowanttobecomeaforceinthecivicandpoliticalarenas.Theyprovidestudentswithhands‐onopportunitiestoimplementthatvision.TherearefivemajordivisionstoGenerationJoshua.Myer’sInstitute(inspiredleadership.com)Offersafreenewsletter,“ReadytoLead,”containingstudentleadershipinformationandspeakingtips.TheInstituteforCulturalCommunicators(instituteforculturalcommunicators.org)Providesawidevarietyoftrainingandspeechcompetitionopportunitiestohighschoolstudents.TrainingMinds(trainingminds.org)Offerstrainingmaterialsandeventsforstudents.MonumentPublishing(speechsupplies.com)Suppliesahostofspeechanddebatesupplies.


Session 11 Persuasive Speech Feedback Homework Youhavegivenyourfourthandfinalspeechandreceivedfeedback.Readthroughyourfeedbackformsandtakenotesusingtheoutlinebelowregardingwhatyoudidwellandwhatneededimprovement.Includeyourownideasfromyourmemoryofhowyourspeechwent.

Decideononethingthatyoudidbestofall,andalsodecideononethingthatyouwouldliketoworkonforyournextspeech.I.WhatIdidwell:

1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Ifyourfacilitatorhasplanneda12thsessionwithapartyandspeeches,honeyourfinalspeech!

Documents

Introduction to Public Speaking - Institute for Excellence ...iew.com/sites/default/files/page/fileattachment/SBC-E_Trainee.pdf · Teacher Power Pack Level A (Grades 3-5) ... Our