LEADERSHIP AND
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Mrs. Bunch
Spring 2014
Leadership and Public Speaking Topics
• Leadership Qualities
• Components of Instructional Program
• Public Speaking
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public Speaking Topics
• Types of speeches
• Parts of a Speech
• Preparing and writing a speech
Types of Speeches
• Informative- gives knowledge or information to
audiences.
• Persuasive- convinces people to believe or do
something.
• Integrative- pep talks, welcome speeches, or an
introduction of a speaker.
• Prepared- speech is written and learned.
• Extemporaneous- speech with little or no
preparation.
Parts of a speech
1. Introduction- grabs the attention of
your audience.
2. Body- begins with the main points
and arranges them in logical order.
3. Conclusion- summarizes the main
points of your speech.
Variables to Consider:
• Purpose- Why are you giving the speech?
• Audience- What group is hearing the speech?
• Occasion- What is the event?
• Content- What is in the speech?
• Composition- How is the speech written and organized?
Topic Selection
Once the speech writer knows the purpose,
audience and/or occasion for the speech
they can then select an appropriate topic.
• Choose a topic that interests you.
• Choose a topic you are knowledgeable about.
• Choose a topic of interest to your audience.
• Brainstorm with a list of topics and write down
key words.
Speech Preparation
• Gather information from a variety of
materials, books, internet, personal
interviews, etc.
• Write down your ideas including, name of
source, web address, page number and
author.
• Create an outline to help you organize your
ideas.
Speech Preparation
• Write the speech the way you talk, but
do not use slang terms.
• Be enthusiastic, smile, use gestures,
have good eye contact, and be sincere
when presenting your speech.
Oral delivery variables:
• Voice- pitch, quality, articulation, pronunciation, force.
• Stage Presence- appearance, poise, attitude, confidence,
ease before audience, personality, posture.
• Power of Expression- fluency, sincerity, emphasis,
directness, communicative ability, conveyance of thought
and meaning.
• Response to Questions- accurate, ability to think quickly.
• General Effect- interesting, understandable, convincing,
pleasing, holds attention.
You will be giving a prepared informative
speech on Friday 8/29/14
• First and last name
• Where are you from?
• What activities are you involved in outside of school (sports,
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church, community, clubs, hobbies, etc.)?
Do you currently have a job?
What do you want to do after high school?
What is your favorite animal (or plant for horticulture) and why?
What are you most interested in learning about this semester?
• No time requirement, but you do have
to answer all the questions above
Some pointers for Friday…
• Have notes prepared, but don’t read them the whole time
• Make eye contact with the class. If you are uncomfortable
with that, look at posters in the back of the room right over
someone’s head
• Don’t sway, slouch, or fidget
• Speak clearly and slowly
• Try to avoid filler words: um, like, well, let’s see, etc.
• PRACTICE! Practice at home in front of a mirror, with your
parents, record yourself, etc.
• This is great preparation for your graduation project
Other information that you have to find:
• Symbol and duties of these
officers (some officers’ symbols
are part of the emblem:
• President-
• Vice President• Secretary• Treasurer• Reporter• Sentinel-
• What are:
1. Career Development
Events – Give some
examples (Speaking and
Skill)
2. Proficiency Awards