1 - Ice Breaker

1.1 Objectives

  1. Recognise the elements of a basic speech structure.
  2. Balance presentation and spontaneity when delivering your speech.
  3. Demonstrate self-confidence when speaking in front of an audience.
  4. Acknowledge the value of peer feedback.
  5. Develop the skills needed to accept feedback graciously.
  6. Identify feedback to apply to subsequent speeches.

1.2 Organise Your Speech

  1. Interesting Topic
  2. Opening
  3. Body
  4. Conclusion

1.3 After Your Speech

Accepting Feedback

  1. Listen carefully to the evaluator
  2. Look directly at the evaluator as they give their evaluation.
  3. Suspend all judgement or reaction to what you hear.
  4. Carefully consider each comment and suggestion for improvement.
  5. Take time after meeting with your evaluator to evaluate your efforts yourself.

2 - Writing a Speech with Purpose

2.1 Organise Your Speech

  1. Organisational Structure
  2. Chronological
  3. Topical
  4. Spatial
  5. Casual
  6. Comparative
  7. Problem / Solution
  8. Particular / General / Particular

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