SPEAK UP

CONQUERING THE FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

MRS. STONITSCHENGLISH 10

SELECTING A CONCEPT Choose a Science Fiction, Fantasy, or

Folklore concept to explore Begin by understanding your concept

What does it mean? How is it used in stories, movies, animation, etc. Is it Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Folklore? Does it often overlap into other genres?

Use SHS’s Databases such as literary or reference links to establish an understanding of your concept in literature and media.

Remember to focus on how your concept is developed or displayed in a literary (mostly) and media (optional) way

RESEARCHING YOUR CONCEPT

Faeries used in literature and film

ONCE YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCEPT: Begin researching how

your topic is used in Literature—Short

stories, novels, etc. Movies Television Graphic Novels Artwork Video Games Computer Games

DATABASE ARTICLES Use the school’s resources

will help you get started Know your concept by

researching its origin— When was it first used in

literature and media? Is it a popular concept used in

your selected genre? Does the concept connect

children, adults, or the general love of that particular genre?

This research of the background knowledge could be used as a part of your introduction

STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER DATABASESThe following databases could help you in literature, literary critiques, reference sources,

biographical info on authors, pop culture in movies, etc.

Gale Student Resource in Context

Pop Culture Universe Biography in Context Biography Reference

Bank Gale Reference

Center Grollier Multimedia

Online

Ebscohost Literary Criticism Links Lit Finder Art Collection Artcyclopedia Artchive SHS Art Museum Links Literature Resource

Center

FORMULATING THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE Write the Specific Purpose Statement as a

Full Infinitive Phrase, Not as a Fragment

Ineffective: Telling my audience about the types of material for a speech.

Effective: I will inform my audience about the three major types of supporting materials used to support a speech.

Effective: I will inform my audience of the major factors to consider when analyzing an audience prior to a presentation.

FORMULATING THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE Express the Specific Purpose as a

Statement Not as A Question

Ineffective: What is Good Delivery?

More Effective: I will inform my audience about the methods of delivery, a speaker's voice, nonverbal communication, and practice that goes into a good delivery style.

FORMULATING THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE

Avoid Figurative Language in the Specific Purpose Statement

Ineffective: I will tell my audience that the college's plan to reduce the number of campus parking spaces assigned to students is a real bummer.

More Effective: I will inform my audience about Maui Community College's plan to reduce the number of campus parking spaces assigned to students.

FORMULATING THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE

Make Sure the Specific Purpose Is Not Too Vague or General

Ineffective: To inform my audience about the Civil War. More Effective: I will inform my audience about the role of African-American soldiers in the Civil War.

Ineffective: I will inform my audience how the federal budget deficit could be reduced.

More Effective: I will inform my audience how a national sales tax could be instituted to help reduce the federal budget deficit.

STEP THREE THESIS STATEMENT**Just with a five paragraph essay, extended essay,

or research paper, you must have a main focus of your entire paper

**This also applies to a formal informative or persuasive speech

**Your thesis statement should include your literary genre and concept plus your three areas of focus regarding your concept

THESIS STATEMENTS Example #1:The use of mythical creatures, such as faeries, have been a prevalent them in the fantasy genre to symbolize childhood innocence, dreams, and imagination. Example #2:The use of faeries in the genre of fantasy is displayed in Mull’s Fablehaven Series, Disney’s animated series Fairies, and in the artwork of Amy Brown and Nene Thomas. Example #3:Dragons have been a common symbol of evil that the hero has to overcome or conquer throughout the realms of literature and media. Example #4:Dragons have been symbols of evil, courage, and the final obstacle heroes have to endure as depicted in The Hobbit, Beowulf, and Eragon.