Presentation # 4An Ad

1. Find an ad that effects you, either in a good way or in a bad way. It can be video, print, online or a billboard.

2. Explain the ad to the class. You can use a visual aid if you wish. (You can use the ad itself if you wish.)

3. Explain why it effects you.

A: With your partner, try to figure out how people in the US gesture to show the following meanings:

• “I don’t know.”• “Wait a moment.”• “Go away.”• “Stop!”• “Don’t do that.”• “That’s OK.”• “Great job.”• “Absolutely not.”• “You’re right.”• “I’m starving!”

• “Take it easy.”• “You’re late.”• “You’re crazy.”• “See you later.”• “I’m full.”• “It’s getting late.”• “Come here.”• “That’s enough.”

B: With another pair: pick a gesture, do it, have the other pair guess the meaning.

Which is the Best Way to Deliver a Speech?

1. The “Manuscript” Delivery

• Speech is written out word by word.

• The speaker reads the speech word for word, with little or no eye contact.

• The speaker is “chained” to the text.

2. The Memorized Delivery

• The speaker writes out the speech and then memorizes it word for word.

• The speaker says the speech quickly, automatically.

• The speaker forgets a few lines and has to pause a lot to remember.

Which is the Best Way to Deliver a Speech? (Continued)

3. The “Impromptu” Delivery

• The speaker is taken by surprise and has no time to prepare

• Delivery is conversational, with maybe just some notes.

• May be disorganized, but may also be effective because of eye contact and gesture.

4. The “Outlined” Delivery

• Speaker doesn’t read every word but uses an outline.

• Speaker practices with friends and family

• Speaker can maintain eye contact

• Speaker isn’t trying to remember every word, so she can be conversational.

What Makes an Effective Speech?

In a group of 3 or 4

1. Make a list of a. the criteria you think are

importantb. the skills you need to

practice2. Share your ideas with another group