Public Speaking Class #6

The Gavel Club of Nassau County

Agenda, Please don’t request control of the screen!

1. Guest Speaker 2. Education (lesson) 3. Prepared Speech 4. Evaluation 5. Announcements 6. Word of the Day 7. Debate 8. Stars 9. Conclusion

How to write an Inspirational Speech What is the purpose of a motivational speech? The real purpose of a motivational speech, and in fact any speech, is to get you, the audience, to do something differently, because the speakers goal is for you to think differently.

1. Define your primary message 2. Use storytelling to make your point 3. Know your audience 4. Write an evocative speech 5. Conclude in a way that encourages your audience

Tips for Writing an Inspirational Speech 1. Use storytelling to get your point across a. Telling a story can get your audience interested and

engaged b. Use storytelling carefully 2. Know your audience and connect to them a. Be aware of who they are b. Structure your speech around them 3. Define your message a. Make sure your audience understands the message b. Have one primary message and stick to it

Motivational Speech Topics ● What Being a Winner means to you ● Team Building Activities● The Future● Saving the World● Patience● Positive Thinking● Meditation● Discipline Techniques● Breaking Habits● Community Service● Goal Setting● Effective Leadership● Being Confident

Prepared Speeches

Evaluation

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Word of the Day

Definition: (verb) Increase in power or wealth, to make greater

Example: Matthew worked very hard and took on many jobs in hope to seize opportunities to aggrandize his family.

Aggrandize

Debate

Should schools be allowed to sell students “junk” food?

STAR STUDENT LEADERBOARDEvan Li (8 stars)Ryan (5 stars) Louis Liu (5 stars)Angela Zhang (5 stars)Serena (3 stars)Marcus Liao (3 stars)Lavina Liao (3 stars)Angela (3 stars)Raymond Chen (2 stars)Audrey Chang (2 stars)Maxwell (2 stars)Shawn (2 stars)Jeffrey (2 stars)Isabella Wang (2 stars)Katherine (2 stars)Sky Dai (2 stars)Andy Liu (2 stars)Shawn Huang (2 stars)Julianne Wang (2 stars)Michael Thomas (2 stars)Alisa Wei (2 stars)Tia Thomas (2 stars)

One StarBryant Chen, Rui Meng, Rachel, Joanne Jin , Annie Jin, Liu Lincoln, Kenny Wu, Helena Hu, Melody Wang, Daniel yang,, David Cai, Jerry Qian, Alexander Zhang,Vanilla zhang, Katherine Xie, Mochael, Lisa Leong, Abby Wu, Ethan Yan, Hannah, Sitan Gao, Michelle Le, Tim Chen, Jerry He, Courtney, James Xiao, Ada Cheng, Amy, Sophia Liu, Nick Chow, Austin Wang, Chloe Chen, Justin, Benjamin L, Evan Shu, Petrel, Terry Liu, Cathy, Winnie,, John Xie, Vincent Chen, Arianna Zhao, Isabella Wei, John, Julianne, Andy, Joe, Emily, Xiang LI, Elizabella, Michael,Gary, Skyler, Areana

Guest Speakers, thank you for joining us!

Thank you for joining us! Questions?