BE PREPARED TO SPEAK Part of the Survival Skills course - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

BE PREPARED TO SPEAK Part of the Survival Skills course

Introduction � 1. Get their /money. attention topic � 2. Identify your /yourself. � 3. State your /name. viewpoint

The Discussion � Give audience reason to agree with your point of view. � Give facts and illustrations. � Provide proof. � Organize your main points. � Personalize your speech.

� Use language. vivid Conclusion � Cue the that the speech is audience about to end. � Quickly summarize your points. main � Conclude in a dramatic way.

Speech Presentation � Reduce your speech to notes. � Write that remind you of key words essential ideas. � List them in form. outline � Practice is essential. � Imagine them listening and carefully objectively.

� If possible,record yourself on video tape or use a tape recorder . � No one will be a harsher critic than you are. � No speech is ever perfect .

TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE SPEECH PRESENTATION � What to practice 1. Use your effectively eyes Your eyes should neither stay in one place, nor should they move about restlessly. Pick friendly faces to vary eye 4-5 contact.

2. Pause to show transition. The first pause should Come when you reach your speaking position. 3.Use your body. Turn to face sections of the different audience—it’s effective.

Walking in (NOT )is moderation pacing sometimes effective. Gestures should appear natural. Avoid nervous fidgeting. 4. Make , , and pitch rate volume work for you.

5.Ideas, not words. Concentrate on your rather than message specific words. Concentrate on the and images ideas you want to convey.

Overcoming Stage fright � Every good speaker feels nervous before going on stage. is needed to perform well. Nervousness �

How to overcome Nervousness � A. Prepare B. well. organize well. � C. Practice or more times. 6