Public SpeakingPublic SpeakingIntroductionIntroduction

Mr. DillonMr. Dillon

Varieties of Public Speaking

• Speech to Inform• Speech to Persuade• Speaking in Small Groups• Demonstration Speeches• Special Occasions Speeches

– Introduction, Presentation, Acceptance, After dinner, & Commemorative Speeches

* See chart on page 221 (Chapter 9 - Getting Ready)

Methods of DeliveryImpromptu: A speech given on the spur of the moment with no

preparation.

Manuscript: A speech written out completely and read to the audience.

Memorized: A speech written out and recited word for word.

Extemporaneous: A fully outlined and practiced speech that is not memorized.

* See chart on page 320 (Chapter 13 - Presenting Your Speech)

How will I be successful? How will I receive a high score?

PPPPP!PPPPP!Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance!

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!in a mirror, with a friend or parent, or into a tape recorder!

How do I start?Where do I begin?

•You need a topic (see chart on page 218)- Talk about things that interest you.- Brainstorm and ask your parents

•You need a strong thesis statement & to know your purpose

•You must consider your audience- What does your audience know?- What would your audience want to hear about?

•You must have a strong knowledge of your subject or you’ll have to conduct research.

Purpose: What you intend to achieve in your speech.

PURPOSE

General Purpose: The overall intent of your speech -- What kind of speech are you giving?Example: To Inform.

To Persuade.To Commemorate.

Specific Purpose: the goal of your speech (written in sentence form)

I am going To inform my audience about the early stylesof John Deere tractors.

*Your General Purpose should be stated in your Specific Purpose.- See chart on page 222 (Chapter 9 - Getting Ready)

What is the general purpose of the following sentence?

To persuade my audience that smoking cigars is bad.

General Purpose: To Persuade.- Remember, the general purpose is reason you’re speaking.

To commemorate my grandmother, Dorothy McMurtry.

What is the general purpose of the following sentence?

General Purpose: To commemorate.

What’s the specific purpose? (what/who are you commemorating?)

Specific Purpose: To commemorate Dorothy McMurtry.

PURPOSE STATEMENTWhat is it?

•A complete sentence that expresses the speaker’smost important idea.

•A purpose statement guides your entire speech.

•A purpose statement tells your audience exactly what you will be speaking about.

Three tips about writing a purpose statement

1) Must be a complete sentence.

2) Begin your sentence by stating the time of day

Example: This morning I will. . .This afternoon I’m going to talk about. .This evening I’ll tell you. . .Today I will. . .

3) STATE YOUR PURPOSE.(must say aloud in your introduction)

Example: Time of day + Specific Purpose.

Time of day + Specific Purpose.

Time of day = Morning

Specific Purpose = inform my audience about the history of McDonald’s.

Purpose statement:

This morning I will inform you about the history of McDonald’s.

(time of day) (your specific purpose or what you’ll be doing)

This afternoon I will persuade you to eat only Big Macs.

(time of day) (your specific purpose or what you’ll be doing)

THESIS STATEMENTWhat is it?

Thesis Statement: A complete sentence that expresses thespeakers most important idea.

* Often times written as a STATEMENT* Factual

_____________ is _____________________________________. (your topic) (what you want us to know about your topic)

New York City is the best place to visit for a New Years celebration.Thesis:

What would this person’s purpose statement be?

I am going To persuade my audience that New York City is the best. ..

THESIS STATEMENTExamples: (pg. 223)

Specific Purpose: To explain the characteristics of the six majorclassifications of show dogs.

Thesis Statement: Show dogs are classified according to theircharacteristics as hounds, terriers, workingdogs, toys, sporting dogs, and nonsporting dogs.

Specific Purpose: To convince the class that they shouldread To Kill a Mockingbird.

Thesis Statement: To Kill a Mockingbird is an excellent book toread because it features interesting characters,thought-provoking issues, and an exciting plot.

Supporting Your Thesis

1) Facts and Opinions – Fact can be proved / Opinion is a belief

2) Examples and Illustrations – Single instance / Detailed Example

3) Anecdotes – Brief and often amusing stories (memorable)

4) Statistics – Numerical facts.

5) Comparisons – Similarities between people, places, things, events or ideas.

6) Descriptions – A word picture of a person, place, thing, or event

7) Quotations – Someone’s exact words to express your idea

Thesis statements should rely on these supports (page 228)