Public+Speaking

= ** Public Speaking ** =

In every subject at high school you will need to do an Oral Task.
====An Oral task is public speaking, you will need to give a 'talk' to your class on a subject.====

= Public speaking is a very important skill for you to learn and practice! =

= ** Learn about public speaking ** =

Speech outline
 * 1) **Introduction** - that clearly states the issue/topic
 * 2) **Body** - 2or 3 great points clearly explained / elaborated on, explored with examples or evidence
 * 3) **Conclusion** - reinforce the message

Presentation skills The basics:
 * Make eye contact with your audience.
 * Stand properly on two feet. Avoid shifting around too much or showing you are nervous.
 * Speak clearly with an appropriate speed, volume, tone and enthusiasm
 * Avoid saying "um"
 * Avoid depending on your notes. Know your speech well.

Learn more about presenting a speech here [|1. Public Speaking speeches]

How do I get extra points?

There are quite a few "tricks" to help give your speech the "winning edge"
 * Questions!.... rhetorical questions make people think ...they are listening and thinking about what you are saying.
 * Personal touch....this is when you talk directly to your audience. "you"
 * Get the audience on your side...this is when you talk to the audience like you know them, like we are all the same. "we"
 * Emotive language...this is when you use words that appeal to someone's emotions. Example: "war" is just a noun. "First World War" is a description of war. "Terrible, painful war" is emotive language.
 * Three part repetition. This is when you repeat a word or a phrase three times. It makes your speech interesting and gets your listener's attention. For Example: "We don't need to do our homework for our parents, we don't even need to do homework for our teachers, we need to do homework for ourselves, for our future."
 * Conditional sentences. Conditional sentences make people think about issues in a more personal way. Examples: "If there was no war, there would be no military armies", "If you want to be happy, you need to listen to your heart" (Learn all about first conditional senetneces in the Home-learning section below)

What do I talk about? Choose one of the following topics for your speech.

Australian teenagers have too much freedom Without freedom, teenagers cannot develop their identity How has the internet changed the world? The internet is the greatest invention of all time. The world would be a better place if.... The most valuable lesson in life is....

If you have another topic you would prefer...please ask me first. It must be related to Australia, freedom, or teenagers.

How will I be judged? Your teachers and peers will judge your performance on your....


 * 1) **Visual presentation** eye contact, stance, gestures...
 * 2) **Vocal qualities** pace, tone, volume, use of pause...
 * 3) **Verbal skills** pronunciation and use of grammar...

Here is the marking guidelines your teacher will use to assess you [|Public speaking assessment sheet.doc]

Planning Part 1 OK....let's start preparing the speech.


 * 1) Choose the topic
 * 2) Consider your audience
 * 3) Decide your purpose - do you want to entertain, inform, persuade ?
 * 4) Start preparing -
 * 5) Rough draft


 * When you have finished writing your speech, think about these questions.
 * Is it interesting?
 * Would it interest my audience?
 * Do I stay on the topic for the whole speech?
 * Is my message clear?
 * Does the speech achieve the purpose? (does it inform, entertain or persuade?)

Planning Part 2
 * 1) Final draft
 * 2) Make palm cards (Business card size)
 * 3) Rehearse the speech (mirror, family?)
 * 4) Work on presentation skills

Go here only if you need more guidance. [|Public Speaking: Steps to prepare your speech]

Learn from the best. watch these videos to see competition winners in action.


 * 1) Australian public speaking competition winner
 * 2) Learn what NOT to do when you give your speech
 * 3) Listen to the Public Speaking song here
 * 4) Learn about First Conditionals here
 * 5) [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://englishbhiec.wikispaces.com/file/view/public+speaking+What+adjudicators+look+for.doc"]] [|public speaking What adjudicators look for.doc]
 * 6) public speaking
 * 7) [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png width="32" height="32" link="http://englishbhiec.wikispaces.com/file/view/public+speaking+butterflies.pdf"]] [|public speaking butterflies.pdf]
 * 8) Easy to read: What is shyness, how to stop being shy.[[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://englishbhiec.wikispaces.com/file/view/Shyness+%28Word+doc.%29.doc"]] [|Shyness (Word doc.).doc]

Speeches Thursday 21st October 2010 Congratulations to every single person who gave a speech. Miss Lum and I were so astoundingly impressed. Every person gave an improved speech (on the last time) and they were well delivered and interesting. Well done!!!! Write a personal reflection on your speech and delivery. What did you do well? What are you proud of? Where could you improve for next time? Try to be objective and follow the guidelines:
 * Tasks: **
 * A.** Watch your speech.
 * 1) **Visual presentation** eye contact, stance, gestures...
 * 2) **Vocal qualities** pace, tone, volume, use of pause...
 * 3) **Verbal skills** pronunciation and use of grammar...



Write a comment or two in the discussion above about your first public speaking experience. Did you enjoy it? Was it a helpful experience? Give some positive and constructive comments to your classmates.
 * B.** Watch other speeches from your classmates.

C. Finished? Watch some champion public speakers in action:

Australian public speaking competition winner