qualities of a good speaker
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Qualities of a Good Speaker. Created Especially for Miss Lawson’s Classes. STANCE. Informal Definition: How you stand or hold your body. Stance Basics. Do not lock knees or stand stiffly Do not do the STORK or FLAMINGO Do not sway Do not rock Do not kick Do not lean on podium - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CREATED ESPECIALLY FORMISS LAWSON’S CLASSES
Qualities of a Good Speaker
INFORMAL DEFINITION:HOW YOU STAND OR HOLD YOUR BODY
STANCE
Stance Basics
Do not lock knees or stand stifflyDo not do the STORK or FLAMINGODo not swayDo not rockDo not kickDo not lean on podiumDo not cross legsDo not paceDo not dance
Don’t do any “Happy Feet” Stuff!!!
What is good STANCE???
Stand flat on your feetStand with your feet shoulder width apartHave some movement (like walking or using
your hands) but don’t pace or flail your arms like you’re helping an airplane park
INFORMAL DEFINITION:LOOKING AT YOUR AUDIENCE
EYE CONTACT
Eye Contact Basics
You must have itDo not read word for word from notes or
power pointLook at audience and support materialsIf possible, look at audience 100% of the time
when doing your introduction and conclusionScan your audienceAvoid looking at people who will cause you
problems
Avoid these common problems
No Flash EyesNo Cat-Following-Laser EyesNo Bug EyesNo Staring Eyes
INFORMAL DEFINITION:THE LOOK YOU HAVE ON YOUR FACE
Facial Expression
Facial Expression Basics
No Dead Pan looksShow appropriate emotionLook confidentUse your whole face
INFORMAL DEFINITION:HOW HANDS AND ARMS ARE USED
Gestures
Gesture Basics
Keep hand and arm movements to a minimum
Do not repeat the same gesture over and over
Do not point. It is a rude gesture.
Do not mess with stuff in your pockets
Gesture Basics
Do not “white knuckle”Do not tapDo not mess with hair, face, or glassesDo not do the “fig leaf” or “choir boy or girl”
The Fig Leaf Pose
The Choir Girl or Choir Boy Pose
Don’t Go Overboard
Always point at your visual
INFORMAL DEFINITION: USING VARIETY WHEN SPEAKING
ASPECTS:VOLUME
PACEPITCH
ATTITUDE/TONEOTHER
Vocal Variety
INFORMAL DEFINITION:HOW LOUD YOUR VOICE IS
Volume
Volume Basics
Don’t be too loud or too softUse varietyUse a volume appropriate for
your topic, setting, and audience
INFORMAL DEFINITION:THE SPEED AT WHICH YOU SPEAK
Pace
Pace Basics
Do not speak too quickly or too slowlySpeaking slowly may make your audience
members feel like you are talking down to them
Use varietyUse speed appropriate to audience, topic,
situation, etc.
INFORMAL DEFINITION:THE HIGHNESS OR LOWNESS OF YOUR
VOICE
Pitch
Pitch Basics
Use varietyDon’t speak in a monotone or one “tone” or
pitched voice. It is boring and annoyingUse pitch appropriate to audience and topic
“Ferris. Ferris. Ferris Bueller. “
INFORMAL DEFINITION:THE EMOTION THAT COMES THROUGH
YOUR VOICE
Attitude/Tone
Attitude/Tone Basics
Use an attitude or tone appropriate for your topic, setting and audience
Have a believable one
How would you talk to them?
How would you talk to them?
Attitude/Tone Basics
My GREATEST hunting moment…
My greatest hunting moment…
My favorite things….
A FEW RANDOM POINTERS…
Other
Using Accents
Can help keep your speech entertainingCould make it hard for people to understandCould insult someoneCould make you say something you don’t
mean to sayCould set you up to be criticized
Flow
Speak smoothlyDo not have awkward gapsPlan your breaks…
Pause
Use to keep attentionUse to add suspenseUse carefully
I need some help because I’m going to pass out….
Pass out?
Pass out papers or pass out as in faint and hit the floor?
EnergyHave energy to keep us listening…
INFORMAL DEFINITION:THE WORDS YOU USE
Language Usage
Language Usage Basics
Know how to pronounce all of the words you will use in your speech
Don’t make up pronunciationsUse correct grammarCorrect any errors you make while speakingAvoid slangUse appropriate language for topic, setting,
and audienceUse words the audience knows
Vocabulary choice? Vocabulary choice?
“Mom, I want a pony” or “Mom, I want that Appaloosa”
DIRT… SOIL…
“Put it in the dirt” or “Put in in the soil”
INFORMAL DEFINITION:THE LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE A SPEAKER
DISPLAYS
Poise
Poise Basics
Shown through confident body language and eye contact
Shown through good use of voicePeople who have good poise –
Have usually practiced their speech at least 5 times Have all of their materials with them Selected a topic they are passionate about Have a good attitude
INFORMAL DEFINITION:SOUNDS MADE TO FILL IN GAPS
IN SPEAKING
Fillers
Filler Basics
They include sounds like: Uh Um Like Er Der Ya know Ok See
• They show that you are nervous• They show a lack of practice
INFORMAL DEFINITION:BEING READY TO GIVE YOUR SPEECH
Preparedness
Preparedness Basics
Do what you are supposed to do – type, assignment, etc.
Bring all of your stuff: Outline Note cards Visual Source List• Practice and practice checking with time
requirements
INFORMAL DEFINITION:GETTING YOUR PRESENTATION IN ORDER
Organization
Organizational Basics
Have all required parts: An intro with an attention getter, transition to thesis and thesis; body segments; and a conclusion
Use an organizational pattern that fits your speech topic
Evident and planned transitions showing logical organization of speech Use them between topics/sections/steps They make the speech smoother and easier to follow
INFORMAL DEFINITION:WHY ARE YOU GIVING THE SPEECH
(AND FOR A GRADE IS NOT THE ANSWER I ’M LOOKING FOR…)
Speech Purposes
Purposes
To Inform: Explain and/or show a process The elephant How to go deer hunting The Chicago Bears Star Trek
To Entertain: Make us laugh A story about getting lost in the woods A story about how to survive being a student
To Persuade: Change belief or motivate to action We need to stop global warming You need to graduate
INFORMAL DEFINITION:GIVING CREDIT TO WHERE YOUR
INFORMATION CAME FROM
Sources
Source Basics
Name the actual source: book, magazine, electronic, etc.
If citing a web page, give its name not a search engine name
Have a source listAlways mention your sources in your speech
because it makes you sound good...
INFORMAL DEFINITION:THE THINGS YOU BRING WITH YOU TO HELP US “SEE” AND “HEAR” PARTS OF YOUR SPEECH SO WE UNDERSTAND IT
BETTER
Visual/Auditory Aids
Visuals
Know where you will put it during speechDo not pass it around during speechDon’t read from it word for wordBe sure to practice with itMake sure that the writing on it can be seen in the back
of the roomMake sure it helps us get a better understanding of your
topicMake sure it is appropriateBe sure that it is neatly doneBe sure we have the equipment to use it and that it
works
Auditory Aids
Be sure we have the equipment to use it and that it works
Be sure that the words are appropriate‘Be sure that it supports your speech and
helps us understand betterPractice using it
ANY QUESTIONS?????
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